Lyn’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Bendigo Art Gallery is considered to be Australia's premium regional art gallery and is located 450m from The Loft.
97 locals recommend
Bendigo Art Gallery
42 View StBendigo Art Gallery is considered to be Australia's premium regional art gallery and is located 450m from The Loft.
Bendigo's connection to the chinese community dates back to its Gold Rush era of the 1850s. The Golden Dragon Museum is home to Loong, Sun Loong and Dai Gum Loong - historic processional dragons made from colourful silk and mirrors - as well as imperial robes, other textiles, photographs, beautifully decorated documents and other social history collections. The museum is of national significance.
33 locals recommend
Golden Dragon Museum
11 Bridge StBendigo's connection to the chinese community dates back to its Gold Rush era of the 1850s. The Golden Dragon Museum is home to Loong, Sun Loong and Dai Gum Loong - historic processional dragons made from colourful silk and mirrors - as well as imperial robes, other textiles, photographs, beautifully decorated documents and other social history collections. The museum is of national significance.
At Bendigo's Central Deborah Gold Mine, you can experience the hidden underground tunnels of a real gold mine that operated during the gold rush boom. There is also a gold panning activity - you might strike it lucky!
65 locals recommend
Central Deborah Gold Mine
76 Violet StAt Bendigo's Central Deborah Gold Mine, you can experience the hidden underground tunnels of a real gold mine that operated during the gold rush boom. There is also a gold panning activity - you might strike it lucky!
Experience one of Victoria's largest cultural attractions: explore the gardens, spin the prayer wheel and marvel at Buddhist art and holy items.
29 locals recommend
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion Ltd
25 Sandhurst Town RdExperience one of Victoria's largest cultural attractions: explore the gardens, spin the prayer wheel and marvel at Buddhist art and holy items.
Magnificent Gothic architecture with surrounding garden designed by Paul Bangay.
13 locals recommend
Sacred Heart Cathedral
MacKenzie StreetMagnificent Gothic architecture with surrounding garden designed by Paul Bangay.
Set in the centre of Bendigo this relaxing green oasis is a joy to walk through.
58 locals recommend
Rosalind Park
30 Gaol RdSet in the centre of Bendigo this relaxing green oasis is a joy to walk through.
Discovery Science & Technology Centre
7 Railway PlHistoric Beehive pottery kilns, Artists workshops and Antique sales.
25 locals recommend
Bendigo Pottery
146 Midland HwyHistoric Beehive pottery kilns, Artists workshops and Antique sales.
Food Scene
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For a special night out, experience modern Australian cuisine at Masons.
52 locals recommend
Masons of Bendigo
25 Queen St$$$
For a special night out, experience modern Australian cuisine at Masons.
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A short walk away from The Loft, Ms Batterhams has fresh seasonal dishes made with local ingredients, designed to share. Their lounge bar has a refined wine list, locally inspired cocktails and a wide selection of craft beers.
10 locals recommend
MsBatterhams
10 MacKenzie St$$$
A short walk away from The Loft, Ms Batterhams has fresh seasonal dishes made with local ingredients, designed to share. Their lounge bar has a refined wine list, locally inspired cocktails and a wide selection of craft beers.
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The Wine Bank is a 5 minute walk from The Loft and is located in a beautiful Victorian era bank. Delicious food, lots of local wines with cosy open fire in winter.
28 locals recommend
Wine Bank On View
45 View St$$
The Wine Bank is a 5 minute walk from The Loft and is located in a beautiful Victorian era bank. Delicious food, lots of local wines with cosy open fire in winter.
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Our friendly, neighbourhood Italian restaurant. I can highly recommend the Spaghetti Mollica.
14 locals recommend
Borchelli Ristorante
105 View St$$
Our friendly, neighbourhood Italian restaurant. I can highly recommend the Spaghetti Mollica.
The Woodhouse Restaurant
101 Williamson St$$$
Great steakhouse!
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Best Asian fusion restaurant in Bendigo. 3 minute walk from The Loft.
7 locals recommend
Malayan Orchid Restaurant - no longer BYO, now fully licensed
157 View Street$$
Best Asian fusion restaurant in Bendigo. 3 minute walk from The Loft.
Bendigo Corner Store Cafe
305 View St$$
Fantastic breakfasts. 700 metres from The Loft.
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Great place for breakfast or lunch inside or out in the courtyard.
14 locals recommend
Percy and Percy
110 Hargreaves St$$
Great place for breakfast or lunch inside or out in the courtyard.
Harpoon Social Club
36 High St$$
Great vegetarian options at this Asian restaurant.
This is a friendly, country-style pub serving exceptional food at a very reasonable price. Great atmosphere and fantastic service in an historical setting.
6 locals recommend
Boundary Hotel
2 Milroy StThis is a friendly, country-style pub serving exceptional food at a very reasonable price. Great atmosphere and fantastic service in an historical setting.
Food scene
The Rifle Brigade Hotel
137 View St