Bendigo Loddon

Travel Guide

Melville Caves is a great place to camp and hike around. There are a number of vantage points, and you are likely to see a number of wallabies that hangout off the path near the lookout. #GreatOutdoors
Maldon was designated "Australia's first notable town" -- I guess that's because of the many 19th century goldfields towns in this part of Victoria, this is the most authentic.
A short 10min hike from the car park and past the fire tower, brings you to a peaceful sunset vantage point overlooking the surrounds of Heathcote and Lake Eppalock in the distance. What your step as there are lots of small loose boulders. At dawn/dusk there are quite a few Kangaroos and Wallabies jumping out in front of you on the drive in also.
One person dragon from the Bendigo Easter Parade (2013). One of many traditional chinese dragons on the march in this long parade each Easter Sunday. It's a reminder of the town's gold-rush past when many chinese migrants worked in local gold mines.
Mount Alexander has some amazing places to test out your climbing skills outside. The climbs range from some easier ones to a few of the more difficult like the one in my photo!

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Where to stay in Bendigo Loddon

One person dragon from the Bendigo Easter Parade

Bendigo Central

If you're spending some time in Bendigo Central, Post Office Gallery and Bendigo Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Bendigo Central
Sunrise at Crusoe Reservoir, Bendigo. Dramatic red skies over luscious green forest, pristine nature and open landscapes in Central Victoria.

Kangaroo Flat

Kangaroo Flat is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre and Kangaroo Flat Lockwood Road Bushland Reserve.

Kangaroo Flat
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White Hills

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in White Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at White Hills Sediments Geological Reserve or Bendigo Botanic Gardens.

White Hills
Bendigo showing a temple or place of worship and interior views

North Bendigo

While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve and Webdon Park Estate Reserve.

North Bendigo
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East Bendigo

If you're spending some time in East Bendigo, White Hills H92 Bushland Reserve and Bendigo East Bushland Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

East Bendigo
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Kennington

Kennington is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Flora Hill Bushland Reserve and Grassy Flat Reservoir Bushland Reserve.

Kennington
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National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments

National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments

3.5 out of 5
182-186 High Street Bendigo VIC
$82 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$91 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Bendigo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (940 reviews)
Top spot with great meals and drinks at very good prices. Best value di far on our toad trip. 👍😊

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments

3 out of 5
252 Barker St Castlemaine VIC
$102 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$113 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Castlemaine. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station ...
7.8/10 Good! (226 reviews)
If you'd like to live the faulty towers experience, then this may be the place for you. Issues from the get-go when trying to check in, wrong phone numbers/no one on site, incorrect room/s, getting the run-around, and other guests being assigned the same room.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments
Oval Motel

Oval Motel

3 out of 5
194 Barnard Street Bendigo VIC
$85 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$94 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Bendigo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (567 reviews)
Great location room dated but clean

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Oval Motel
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A-line Holiday Park

A-line Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
5615 Calder Highway Big Hill VIC
Stay at this campground in Bendigo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre and Charcoal Gully Bushland ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (491 reviews)
Clean well equipped cabin. Good tv coverage. Quiet and peaceful.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

A-line Holiday Park
Self Contained Country Cottage - semi rural property PET and child Friendly

Self Contained Country Cottage - semi rural property PET and child Friendly

Huntly VIC
Stay at this cottage in Bendigo. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Huntly Greene St Bushland Reserve and Huntly Streamside Reserve are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
Lovely hosts and great little cottage.We enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Self Contained Country Cottage - semi rural property PET and child Friendly
The Suites, Villa Belgravia - Suite 1 - luxury self-contained in central Bendigo

The Suites, Villa Belgravia - Suite 1 - luxury self-contained in central Bendigo

Bendigo VIC
Stay at this apartment in Bendigo. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

The Suites, Villa Belgravia - Suite 1 - luxury self-contained in central Bendigo
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Popular places to visit

Bendigo Art Gallery

Bendigo Art Gallery

Go on a journey through two centuries of art as you explore the galleries of one of Australia’s oldest regional galleries and its sleek contemporary wing.

Bendigo Art Gallery
Golden Dragon Museum showing heritage elements

Golden Dragon Museum

Bendigo’s rich Chinese heritage is showcased at this museum, which follows the culture’s influence in the city from the gold rush to the present day.

Golden Dragon Museum
Rosalind Park which includes landscape views and a city

Rosalind Park

Bendigo’s central park tells the city’s story through historic relics, heritage gardens, leafy avenues and a beautiful 19th-century conservatory.

Rosalind Park
Bendigo which includes a square or plaza

Bendigo Town Hall

After visiting Bendigo Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bendigo. Take in the acclaimed art scene while you're in the area.

Bendigo Town Hall
Central Deborah Gold Mine featuring interior views

Central Deborah Gold Mine

For an exciting and immersive history experience, descend into Bendigo’s mineshafts and learn about the city’s rich gold-mining heritage on a guided tour.

Central Deborah Gold Mine
Bendigo Library which includes an administrative buidling, modern architecture and a sunset

Bendigo Library

Bendigo’s local community hub is a great place to learn about the Goldfields region, read a book at the café or bring the family for a day of educational fun.

Bendigo Library

Cities near Bendigo Loddon

Bendigo showing a city

Bendigo

Castlemaine showing street scenes

Castlemaine

Historic railway station (built 1890) in Maryborough, Victoria, Australia.

Maryborough

Aerial panorama of the main street through a rural township and surrounding green district

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