Ascot
Bendigo
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Lake Weeroona
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Weeroona during your travels in Bendigo.
Rosalind Park
Bendigo’s central park tells the city’s story through historic relics, heritage gardens, leafy avenues and a beautiful 19th-century conservatory.
Hargreaves Mall
Indulge in some retail therapy, grab a drink or a bite to eat or catch one of the many events that take place in Bendigo’s central shopping precinct.
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.
Things to do
Bendigo Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea Sundays
Bendigo: Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea (Sundays)
Ascot Hotel Deals
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
"The staff where lovely to deal with and the Restraunt / pub downstairs was amazing !"
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
"The room was okay, carpet was dirty, the chairs in the room need to be fixed, bathroom could be scrubed."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
All Seasons Resort
"Stayed here for two nights with our family of 5 (including our 3 little kids). The pool was fantastic and for most part we were the only ones using it which was great for the kids. The room was nice enough, not incredible but it was big enough for us all and well kept. The food in the restaurant ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Quality Hotel Lakeside
"Had a lovely stay here. Would definitely go back. Nice dinner. Thanks to the helpful staff"
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
Quest Bendigo Central
"The room was comfortable enough. Just needed an arm chair so we could all lunge together. Sharp corners on desk and coffee table not great for a toddler. Water pressure in shower amazing."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
"Secure"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
Where to stay in Ascot
Bendigo Central
If you're spending some time in Bendigo Central, Bendigo Art Gallery and The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Golden Square
You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and parks in Golden Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Holly Street Natural Features Reserve or Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve.
Kennington
Kennington is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grassy Flat Reservoir Bushland Reserve and Greater Bendigo National Park.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve and California Gully Bushland Reserve.
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.
