Sue's Guidebook
Food scene
A gorgeous Italian inspired eatery offering indoor and outdoor dining at reasonable prices, terrific service and barista coffee
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Borchelli Ristorante
105 View StA gorgeous Italian inspired eatery offering indoor and outdoor dining at reasonable prices, terrific service and barista coffee
Cosy Ramen bar with the most amazing world class food. Zoe is the best host and Chris weaves his magic wand in the kitchen.
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Harpoon Social Club
36 High StCosy Ramen bar with the most amazing world class food. Zoe is the best host and Chris weaves his magic wand in the kitchen.
You’ll be spoiled for choice with the extensive food and drinks menu- from local wines, pub favourites and blackboard specials. Situated opposite the Art Gallery and Capital Theatre. Only 1.5 kms from Goldfields Gem.
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The Rifle Brigade Hotel
137 View StYou’ll be spoiled for choice with the extensive food and drinks menu- from local wines, pub favourites and blackboard specials. Situated opposite the Art Gallery and Capital Theatre. Only 1.5 kms from Goldfields Gem.
The Gold Mines Hotel is ranked one of the top 3 restaurants in Bendigo.
Only a 8 minute walk from your accommodation. (600m)
Great food, an excellent wine and beverage list that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner in the courtyard, garden or hotel.
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Gold Mines Hotel
49-57 Marong RdThe Gold Mines Hotel is ranked one of the top 3 restaurants in Bendigo.
Only a 8 minute walk from your accommodation. (600m)
Great food, an excellent wine and beverage list that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner in the courtyard, garden or hotel.
Local Scenery walks
An opportunity to exercise whilst seeing some local sights
Set in the CBD of Bendigo. Is a great walk with Poppet Head lookout tower a favourite with sweeping views of the city and beyond. Close to many Historical buildings.
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Rosalind Park
30 Gaol RdSet in the CBD of Bendigo. Is a great walk with Poppet Head lookout tower a favourite with sweeping views of the city and beyond. Close to many Historical buildings.
Arts and Culture
Galleries, religious gathering, historical areas and structures
Located in the View Street Arts precinct. Add a touch of Parisian experience to you stay here in Bendigo. March till July 2024
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Bendigo Kunstgalerij
42 View St
Located in the View Street Arts precinct. Add a touch of Parisian experience to you stay here in Bendigo. March till July 2024
Mine Experience Tour: 75 minutes
Don a hard hat and miner's lamp, descend 61 metres beneath the surface to Level 2 of the mine and be guided through the honeycomb of tunnels with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Discover what conditions as a miner were really like and see what was involved in unearthing the one ton of gold that was discovered at Central Deborah Gold Mine. Children need to be at least 3 years of age to complete this tour. Your ticket also includes the Self-Guided Surface Tour.
Self-guided Surface Tour: Allow 30-45 minutes
Dominated by a huge 22 metre high poppet head, the surface of the mine is a highlight in itself. The surface of the mine contains original buildings and equipment that were essential to the operation of Central Deborah in its mining days. Be sure to visit the interpretive museum to see the 'Hand of Faith' gold nugget replica, and try your hand panning for gold.
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Central Deborah Gold Mine
76 Violet StMine Experience Tour: 75 minutes
Don a hard hat and miner's lamp, descend 61 metres beneath the surface to Level 2 of the mine and be guided through the honeycomb of tunnels with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Discover what conditions as a miner were really like and see what was involved in unearthing the one ton of gold that was discovered at Central Deborah Gold Mine. Children need to be at least 3 years of age to complete this tour. Your ticket also includes the Self-Guided Surface Tour.
Self-guided Surface Tour: Allow 30-45 minutes
Dominated by a huge 22 metre high poppet head, the surface of the mine is a highlight in itself. The surface of the mine contains original buildings and equipment that were essential to the operation of Central Deborah in its mining days. Be sure to visit the interpretive museum to see the 'Hand of Faith' gold nugget replica, and try your hand panning for gold.
Wineries
Bendigo’s oldest working winery established in 1969. A charming secluded setting. Upscale regional dining in the on-site restaurant, Cellar Door and deck. Only a 10 minute drive from Goldfields Gem. 🍷
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Balgownie Estate Winery Retreat & Restaurant Bendigo
46 Hermitage RdBendigo’s oldest working winery established in 1969. A charming secluded setting. Upscale regional dining in the on-site restaurant, Cellar Door and deck. Only a 10 minute drive from Goldfields Gem. 🍷
Sutton Grange offers great tasting tours, abundance of food packages all matched with wines crafted on-site. Enjoy wine tasting at the Cellar Door. Only 25 minutes from the CBD.
Sutton Grange Winery
Sutton Grange offers great tasting tours, abundance of food packages all matched with wines crafted on-site. Enjoy wine tasting at the Cellar Door. Only 25 minutes from the CBD.
Great Coffee
A great place for your takeaway coffee. You can even order online before you leave home. Ready and waiting for pick up. Open early 6.30 M-F. 8 S and S. You can sit in limited seating, best for takeaways.
Centre of town and you can order ahead. Open from 6.30, so great when you have an early start. Great for coffee on the run.
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Get Naked Espresso Bar
73 Mitchell StCentre of town and you can order ahead. Open from 6.30, so great when you have an early start. Great for coffee on the run.
Activities for the children
Sporting
Fun
Educational
A great place for the family to go to cool off in the warmer months. 4 heated swimming pools. Includes a dive pool and water slide. Open from mid September. Only 3 minutes drive from Goldfields Gem.
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Faith Bloedzuiger Aquatisch Centrum
161-167 Barnard StA great place for the family to go to cool off in the warmer months. 4 heated swimming pools. Includes a dive pool and water slide. Open from mid September. Only 3 minutes drive from Goldfields Gem.