West Bendigo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West 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.
Rosalind Park
Bendigo’s central park tells the city’s story through historic relics, heritage gardens, leafy avenues and a beautiful 19th-century conservatory.
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.
Sacred Heart Cathedral
After visiting Sacred Heart Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bendigo. Take in the acclaimed art galleries while you're in the area.
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 galleries while you're in the area.
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.
Our pick of the best West Bendigo Hotel Deals
Idyllic, peaceful and historical "Coath Cottage" minutes from Bendigo's CBD
We enjoyed staying in the historic property that had been restored to make it comfortable and cosy. The Bendigo West location made it easy to drive into the centre of town to the art gallery and to find a supermarket nearby
Reviewed on 20 June 2025
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
This is a grand old hotel just oozing with historical charm. All the staff were enthusiastically willing to please. The only down side was the accessibility. While there is a lift to access the floors, there were also stairs WITHIN the rooms which were difficult for my elderly parents to negotiate. ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
It would be nice if they serviced the room. Stayed three nights and nothing.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
Nice hotel & clean rooms
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Elm Motel
calming
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
All Seasons Resort
I loved the pool, spa and sauna facilities.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Bendigo
Long Gully
While Long Gully may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bendigo Stadium and Queen Elizabeth Oval.
Ironbark
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ironbark and surrounding area, you can visit Queen Elizabeth Oval and The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre.
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.
California Gully
If you're spending some time in California Gully, California Gully Bushland Reserve and Staley Street Park are top sights worth seeing.
Bendigo Central
While visiting Bendigo Central, you might make a stop by sights like Bendigo Art Gallery and The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre.
Maiden Gully
If you're spending some time in Maiden Gully, Maiden Gully Bushland Reserve and Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
