Bendigo Loddon Travel Guide

Tourist 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.

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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!

Where to stay in Bendigo Loddon

One person dragon from the Bendigo Easter Parade

Bendigo Central

While visiting Bendigo Central, you might make a stop by sights like Post Office Gallery and Bendigo Art Gallery.

Bendigo Central
Bendigo featuring a temple or place of worship and interior views

North Bendigo

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

North Bendigo
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Golden Square

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and parks in Golden Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve or Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve.

Golden Square
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East Bendigo

While visiting East Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Bendigo East Bushland Reserve and White Hills H92 Bushland Reserve.

East Bendigo
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 Charcoal Gully Bushland Reserve.

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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
Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments

3 out of 5
252 Barker St Castlemaine VIC
Fully refundable
The price is AU$174 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$174
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Castlemaine. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station ...
7.8/10 Good! (231 reviews)
Great location Apartment clean. Bed comfortable great tv and lounge chairs. Air conditioner worked well but windows unable to be opened Only body wash in shower and it was empty Small bottles of conditioning shampoo basic but acceptable No cloth to wipe down kitchen area but there was a tea towel ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Castlemaine Colonial Motel and Apartments
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
The price is AU$126 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$126
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bendigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (941 reviews)
Top spot with great meals and drinks at very good prices. Best value di far on our toad trip. 👍😊

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Oval Motel

Oval Motel

3 out of 5
194 Barnard Street Bendigo VIC
The price is AU$109 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$109
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bendigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (571 reviews)
Very small room and tight space. Aged facilities, lack of fly screen in bathroom and toilet so be prepared to encounter mosquito. light outside room is too bright and affects sleep at night. Parking spot a but challenging to navigate.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Oval Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
A-line Holiday Park

A-line Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
5615 Calder Highway Big Hill VIC
Stay at this campsite in Bendigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 3 Mar 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 Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Huntly Greene St Bushland Reserve and Huntly Streamside Reserve are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
there is a pub, can have lunch, very close. Kitchen was fully stocked

Reviewed on 17 Mar 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 Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Great location, clean and beautiful.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

The Suites, Villa Belgravia - Suite 1 - luxury self-contained in central Bendigo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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