bendigo & heathcote region

49 Pages·2011·8.76 MB·English

BENDIGO &
HEATHCOTE REGION
Victoria’s Goldfi elds
Offi cial Visitor Guide
An exciting energy has reshaped the
towns and villages of Central Victoria.
Bendigo is a vibrant contemporary regional MILDURA
centre, boasting beautiful streets created
from one of the world’s greatest gold rushes.
Nearby Heathcote has not missed the beat
ECHUCA
with artisans of food, wine and art flocking
BENDIGO
to be part of the action. HEATHCOTE
Every visit will reveal new surprises and
BALLARAT
MELBOURNE
experiences. With the gusto of a gold-seeking
GEELONG
miner, the people who live here are creating
fascinating products, services and stories that
add to the richness of the region’s boom time Great location in the centre of Victoria:
past. It is an ever-changing feast to be explored. Only 90 minutes from Melbourne
Warm
Jaara Jaara Welcome
The Jaara Jaara people, traditional owners
and inhabitants of the land on which Bendigo
now exists welcome you to their country.
welcome
My people and our ancestors have lived
on and are intrinsically linked to this land,
but we acknowledge your presence. We
openly invite you to share and enjoy this
place and to absorb and respect the values
of the landscape and all that exists in it.
Brian Nelson
Chairperson & Elder, Jaara Jaara
Loddon Aboriginal Corporation
Contents:
4 Bendigo
6 The Arts
14 World Class Attractions & Tours
22 Outdoor Adventures
24 Dining & Shopping
34 Wineries
54 ACCommodAtion
56 Bed and Breakfast
58 Boutique
Bendigo Visitor Centre 60 Caravan Parks & Cabins
63 Rural Retreat
Australia’s grandest visitor centre 64 Motels
70 Self-contained /Apartments
78 Hostel & Backpacker
Bendigo’s Official Our local Bendigo Specialists are here to help
40 HeAtHCote region
you plan your memorable visit to Bendigo.
Accommodation, Legend: 42 Wineries, Dining & Produce
This is the best place to start your Bendigo experience:
47 Wine Tours
• Accommodation, Attractions, Tours and Events
Tour & Ticketing 47 Accommodation
• Visitor Map and Guide Books ★★★✩ AAA Tourism Star Rating
Specialists • Extensive Local Book Collection & Souvenirs eVents
With access to 90+ Bendigo accommodation properties, Accreditation (Tourism Accreditation Board) 48 Events Calendar
Proudly supporting our local bookable online or over the phone. 10 Arts Calendar
Environmentally Friendly Green
community and businesses. Our service features personally managed accommodation, 50 Event Listings
tour and event bookings, last minute rates and hot deals. Child Friendly Accredited 53 Markets
Visit our new Living Arts Space, showcasing dAY triPs
Wheelchair Access
the best of local artisans. 79 Nearby Towns
Pet Friendly trAnsPort
Free Wi-Fi 84 Information
86 Bus network to attractions
Food Fossicking Friendly (use/sell local produce)
serViCes
Fully Licensed 87 Important Numbers,
Parking & Credits
BYO – wine only
mAPs
Special Dietary Requirements 88 District
Open every day from 9am–5pm (excluding Christmas Day) 89 Heathcote
Twitter Account
51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo 3550 • Phone: [phone] 90 Lake Eppalock
Email: [email protected] 91 Greater Bendigo – Attractions
Facebook Account
www.bendigotourism.com 92 Central Bendigo
International dialling +61 3
While the city shines with historic beauty,
cosmopolitan Bendigo is firmly set in the now.
new innovators rich Heritage
Wide streets lined by opulent buildings A magnificent gold rush put Bendigo on the
are now interwoven with intriguing laneways map more than 150 years ago. Tents came first
and arcades that are home to a new breed and then with the wealth from the gold came
of innovators who again delve deep to create elaborately designed homes, public buildings
a vibrant energy across the city. and monuments that
Modern day Bendigo has sublime food, are still used today.
wine and shopping experiences against
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packages and ideas for things to do.
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Well-known as an arts hub in Australia, Bendigo thrives
with one of the finest regional galleries, an active artisan
community and a plethora of cultural events.
Meet the Makers international showcase
Small artist studios, galleries, eclectic shops Bendigo Art Gallery is one of Australia’s oldest
and markets are popping up to showcase this regional galleries, with its historic facade
new wealth in the region. Here you’ll meet the superbly contrasted by a modern architecturally-
artists and be able to take home a uniquely designed extension. The Gallery features 19th
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Arts Centre created souvenir. century artwork and contemporary works, and
hosts international and national travelling
inspiring institutions
exhibitions. In August this year, it will be the
It’s the arts institutions that have continued to
world’s first gallery to host the international
inspire and nurture the Bendigo regional arts
exhibition The White Wedding Dress: 200 years
scene. Since 1858 Bendigo Pottery has been
of wedding fashions, from the Victoria & Albert
producing fine ceramics and a healthy crop of
Museum, London, see page 9.
accomplished potters. Each year art graduates
emerge from the local La Trobe University
ready to add their talents to the
region’s canvas. See page 11 for a
suggested artists walk of the
city centre.
Must do:
• Walk the Arts Precinct in View Street,
with galleries, theatres, eateries and
eclectic shopping.
• Visit Bendigo Art Gallery, one of
Australia’s finest regional galleries.
• Discover our newest galleries,
The Post Office Gallery and
Living Arts space gallery.
• Music and dance are celebrated
live at Bendigo’s performing arts centre, The Capital.
• Recline in a cosy couch with a glass of wine for arthouse
films at Star Cinema in Eaglehawk.
• See artists at work in home studios across the region.
• Visit the Great Stupa, a sacred Buddhist monument
being built near Bendigo.
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THe ARTS
Bendigo Art Gallery Living Arts Space
Bendigo Art Gallery is one of the oldest and largest regional galleries Located in the Bendigo Visitor Centre, the Living Arts Space enriches the
in Australia. The Gallery has an extensive and varied collection, including 19th cultural life of the Greater Bendigo region, by encouraging the community
century European art and Australian art from 1800 to the present day. to share and showcase their unique stories and talents, inspiring visitors to
Open daily 10am–5pm (except 25 December). engage in the lively arts and cultural landscape. Quality 12 month calendar of
View Street, Bendigo 3550 exhibitions showcased.
P 03 5434 6088 • F 03 5443 6586 Bendigo Visitor Centre
E [email protected] 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo 3550
W www.bendigoartgallery.com.au P 03 5434 6060
Buda Historic Home & Garden Post Office Gallery
A property of national significance, Buda is surrounded by 1.2 hectares of Situated in the former post office building, Bendigo’s new Post Office Gallery
heritage gardens, complete with a plant nursery. Occupied by two generations offers an annual changing exhibition program that explores the region’s long
of the creative Leviny family for nearly 120 years, Buda houses a fascinating and proud history. Post Office Gallery, a satellite gallery of Bendigo Art Gallery,
collection of art and craft works. is an initiative of the City of Greater Bendigo. Entry is by donation.
42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine 3450 Opening hours: 10am to 5pm daily (except 25 December)
P 03 5472 1032 • E [email protected] 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo Vic 3550 • P 03 5434 6179
W www.budacastlemaine.org E [email protected]
Photo: Julie Millowick
Gail Tavener Art Studio
THE WHITE
You are welcome at Gail’s home studio/gallery. View Gail’s stunning original
WEDDING DRESS
paintings embracing Bendigo, flowers, birds, landscape etc., in all mediums.
Large range of prints, cards and photographs. Just 4 mins from CBD.
Open: Any day/time to suit you, please phone first. 200 YEARS OF
76 Emmett Street, Golden Square 3555 WEDDING FASHIONS
P 03 5442 4006
E [email protected] • W www.gailtavener.com 1 AUGUST – 6 NoVemBeR 2011
BENDIGO ART GALLERY
La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre Visit the world premier of The White Wedding
Dress: 200 years of wedding fashions from the
Regional Victoria’s award-winning contemporary art gallery and events venue Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
is located opposite Bendigo Art Gallery and Capital Theatre. The VAC features
The exhibition encompasses historical bridal dresses and
two galleries and hosts an exceptional program of cutting-edge exhibitions by
other accessories as well as gowns and accessories by
local, national and international artists. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10am-5pm.
world famous couturiers and designers including Charles
Admission is free.
Frederick Worth, Norman Hartnell, Charles James, Zandra
121 View Street, Bendigo 3550 • P 03 5441 8724 Rhodes, John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Vera Wang,
E [email protected] Christian Lacroix, Lanvin, Philip Treacy and Stephen Jones.
W www.latrobe.edu.au/vacentre
For more information on event ticketing and
accommodation packages, call 03 5434 6060
The Capital - Bendigo’s Performing Arts Centre or visit www.bendigotourism.com
Silk wedding dress, over-sleeves and pelerine, trimmed with
Beautifully restored historic venue. Regular theatre performances blond silk lace, British, 1828. Worn by Eliza Larken for her
marriage to William (later 6th Baron) Monson
and concerts. Ideal venue for conferences, weddings, trade shows, meetings
©Victoria and Albert Museum / V&A Images
and exhibitions. Open Monday–Friday 9.15am–5.15pm. Saturday 10am–1pm.
50 View Street, Bendigo 3550
P 03 5434 6100 • F 03 5441 6375
E [email protected]
W www.thecapital.com.au
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ARTS cAleNdAR
The Capital – Bendigo’s Performing Arts Centre
Christine Harris & Hit Productions A Critical Stages & Tamarama Rock Country Arts WA & Deckchair Theatre
Furiously Fertile Surfers Theatre Company production Krakouer!
By Rod Saunders Capture the Flag By Reg Cribb, in collaboration with
• Friday 25 February, 8pm By Toby Schmitz Sean Gorman, author of Brother Boys
• Saturday 26 February, 2pm & 8pm • Friday 10 June, 8pm Jim & Phil Krakouer took the Australian
• Saturday 11 June, 8pm football world by storm in the early
Mitch Albom’s
1980s. This is about two brothers
Tuesdays with Christine Harris & Hit Productions we fought with and for each other
Morrie The Sum of Us
against racial vilifi cation, gambling
By Jeffrey Hatcher Starring one of Australia’s top actors, addiction, an unforgiving legal
& Mitch Albom. Steve Bisley, The Sum of Us is a system and personal tragedy.
Based on the book bitter sweet comedy about the loving • Wednesday 7 September, 8pm
by Mitch Albom. relationship of a widower and his gay son. • Thursday 8 September, 8pm
From the best-selling By David Stevens
memoir by Mitch Albom • Friday 24 June, 8pm Newtown Theatre
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• Friday 15 April, 8pm Melissa Langton, h
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• Saturday 16 April, 2pm & 8pm Mark Jones &
Bell Shakespeare Libby O’Donovan wAlk
Riverside Productions Julius Caesar • Friday 7 October, 8pm want to experience Bendigo’s arts community?
Rainbow’s End By William Shakespeare
Here’s an idea to get you started...
By Jane Harrison Directed by Peter Evans For the full program and session times,
• Friday 13 May, 8pm • Wednesday 31 August, 7.30pm please visit www.thecapital.com.au
• Saturday 14 May, 2pm & 8pm • Thursday 1 September, 11am or call the Box Offi ce on 03 5434 6100
• Start at the Bendigo Visitor Centre
and see local artworks at the Living
Bendigo Art Gallery
Arts space and changing Bendigo
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exhibitions at the Post Office Gallery.
Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize 2011 7 5
12 February – 3 April • Walk to Allans Walk to see emerging 4
American Dreams: and experimental work from local artists. MACKENZIE ST An easy walk
20th century between each
photography from • Along Bath Lane, see local youth artwork location.
George Eastman House celebrated along the newly named
16 April – 10 July Pennyweight Walk. W ST
Gertrude Kasebier E
The Sketch 1903 • Then head up to the View Street VI
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The Lost Modernist: The Capital – Bendigo’s Performing PALL MALL
Michael O’Connell Arts Centre, Bendigo Art gallery
2M6 aNdoev eimn bHeor l2l0y1w1 o–o 2d6: February 2012 The White Wedding Dress: and La trobe Visual Arts Centre. BATH LANE 3 2 ON ST
Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation 200 Years of Wedding Fashions 1 Living Arts Space & Post Office Gallery HARGREAVES ST MALL AMS
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Embroidered silk satin wedding dress by Norman Hartnell, London, 1933. 3 Pennyweight Walk EL
For the full program, please call 03 5434 6088 Commissioned by Margaret Whigham for her marriage to Charles Sweeny on 21 February 1933. 4 Bendigo Art Gallery CH
orvisit www.bendigoartgallery.com.au G©ivVeicnt oarniad awnodr nA blbye Mrt aMrguasreeutm, D /u Vch&eAs sI mofa gAergsyll 5 The Capital MIT
6 Dudley House
7 La Trobe Visual Arts Centre
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A prosperous gold rush past lives on
in the vibrant culture of Bendigo today.
Making History Chinese traditions
Two local women set Bendigo on its At one point the Chinese miners made up
golden path when they found gold along 20% of the Bendigo population. Chinese Joss
the Bendigo Creek in 1851. Mrs Kennedy and Houses were built, market gardens dotted
Mrs Farrell, the wives of two workers on a the landscape and Chinese sections were
pastoral property have their place in history. established at local cemeteries. Today the
Approximately nine billion dollars worth of gold mining bonanza and the influx of multicultural
was found in Bendigo, making it one of the groups can be experienced in the museums,
richest goldfields in history. grand architecture and tourist attractions.
multicultural Past
News of their discovery quickly spread,
and within a few years tens of thousands
of people came. It was one of Australia’s
biggest immigration phases, with
Golden hopeful miners coming from places
like Wales, England, America,
Europe and China. Each brought
their own traditions, that would
go on to shape Bendigo to this day!
HeRiTAGe
Must do:
• Walk where miners worked,
more than 60 metres underground
at Central deborah gold mine.
• Take a Grand Building Tour of the
historic Town Hall or Hotel Shamrock.
• Visit our new Chinese precinct known
as Dai Gum San, linking the Golden
dragon museum and Chinese gardens.
• Meet the Oldest Imperial Dragon in the world,
Loong at the golden dragon museum.
• Visit Bendigo’s Joss House Temple, one of the
few remaining buildings of its type in Australia.
• Trace your heritage from the goldrush era
by visiting the Bendigo Public Library.
see our attractions on pages 14 to 21
for more information
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AUSTRALIA’S OLDEST WORKING POTTERY
World class
ATTRAcTioNS
There’s fun to be had in Bendigo for the kids,
with a great range of attractions to keep them engaged.
Attractions for everyone Child Friendly City
Rattle along on a talking tram, go deep Bendigo was the first
underground into a mine, free fall from our Australian city to
infamous vertical slide, explore Chinese be recognised as a
artefacts or create your own ceramic piece Child Friendly City
at Australia’s oldest working pottery. These are by both UNICEF and
just some of the fun-filled experiences at the UNESCO. Look out for businesses in this guide
many tourist attractions in the region. who are child friendly accredited and provide
families and kids with a great experience.
www.childfriendlycity.com.au
over 100 playgrounds
Bendigo has an abundance of playgrounds
to enjoy. We have indoor and outdoor pools
throughout the city with lots of shade.
school Holiday Programs
Fun goes to a new level during the school See page 17
holidays in Bendigo when our attractions offer
special programs. Pick-up a brochure from
the Bendigo Visitor Centre or download
from www.bendigotourism.com
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woRld clASS ATTRAcTioNS
Discover our city’s treasures ...
... with a Bendigo Experience
Pass and save more than 15%.
This multi-attractions pass offers
discounted admission to:
 Central Deborah Gold Mine
 Bendigo Vintage “Talking”
Tram Tours
 Golden Dragon Museum,
Garden and Temple
 Bendigo Pottery
Interpretive Museum
Golden Dragon Purchase your pass at
www.bendigotourism.com
Museum or at any of the participating
attractions.
More info? Call: 1800 813 153
The gold rush of the 1850s saw many thousands of Chinese
arrive in Bendigo. Within ten years the Chinese miners and
merchants made up 20 per cent of the Bendigo population.
The Zone Family Entertainment Complex
Get into The Zone – Number 1 for family fun in Bendigo
Experience a living history Also on display is Sun At the entrance to the
The Zone has all of your entertainment needs
of the Chinese people of Loong, the world’s longest museum is the Yi Yuan
covered in one awesome venue:
Bendigo from the gold imperial Chinese Dragon. Classical Chinese Garden
rush to the present at the He stretches his legs with traditional Chinese • Skate Zone – Roller skating and in-line hockey.
Golden Dragon Museum. annually at the Bendigo architecture. It is a tranquil • Dark Zone – The latest in interactive laser games.
Victoria’s first accredited Easter Festival. setting decorated with • Golf Zone – Mini golf for all ages.
museum. In the 1890s an The museum beautifully sculpture and colourful • Kid Zone – Mini go-karts and indoor play centre.
impressive imperial dragon displays processional hand painted murals. • The Extreme Zone – The ultimate adrenaline zone
known as Loong was regalia, intricately carved Multi-lingual brochures with both paintball and top class go-kart racing.
purchased from China. He furniture, delicately and tour guides are 1 Gildea Lane (Cnr Rohs & Strickland Roads),
is now the oldest Imperial embroidered costumes and available by arrangement. Bendigo 3550
Chinese Dragon in the items from the renowned For an unforgettable P 03 5441 7046 or 1300 The Zone
world and is housed at artisans and craftsmen of Easter, make your way to F 03 5442 4127
the museum for viewing. China from centuries past. Bendigo. Be sure to plan E [email protected]
your trip in advance as W www.thezone.net.au
the festivals popularity
Open everyday
means accommodation
9.30am–5.00pm
is booked up fast.
(except Christmas Day)
5-13 Bridge Street, Bendigo 3550
P 03 5441 5044 • F 03 5443 3127
E [email protected]
See page 17
W www.goldendragonmuseum.org
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