A few hours in Bendigo
- Experience over 100 hands on activities at the Bendigo Discovery Science and Technology Centre. Featuring Australia's tallest vertical slide and state of the art Planetarium. (2 hours)
- Try something new! Experience the thrill of learning to throw a returning boomerang at Bendigo's Wycheproof Boomerangs. You can even create your own masterpiece on a blank boomerang. (2 hours)
- Discover one of the most interesting attractions in Bendigo. Confectionery Capers offers an experience for children described as Aladdin's Cave! Operate over 80 strange machines whilst exploring the mysteries of the English language. (90 mins)
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Full Day Option 1
- Experience Bendigo's natural environment on horse back. The Ironbark Horse Riding Centre offers horse trail rides from beginners through to experienced riders. Bookings essential. (2 hours)
- Cool off and take a dip in one of our many swimming pools. Don't miss Bendigo's Waterworld set amidst the natural Ironbark Forest. A great place to relax on a hot day and still have fun in the sun. (90 mins)
- Take a ride on the Goldfields Victorian Railway - Classic Steam in a class of its own! Enjoy the special enchantment of steam train between Castlemaine and Maldon. Timetables available from Bendigo Visitor Centre (4 hours)
- Get into the Zone at the Zone Family Entertainment Centre! Skate Zone, Kart Zone, Dark Zone (lazer games) and Golf Zone! Great activities to keep everyone amused for hours. (2 hours min)
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Half Day
- Become up close and personal with Bendigo's Dragons and Chinese Culture at the Golden Dragon Museum (90 mins)
- Explore the heart of Bendigo by locally restored trams. Hop on and off with a ticket valid for 2 days. (90 mins)
- Don a miners hat and lamp and explore Bendigo's underworld in a real gold mine! Travel 61 metres below the surface, through the large tunnels, where one tonne of gold has been found. Finders keepers! (90 mins)
- Make your own masterpiece with the Wheel Throwing at the Bendigo Pottery (90 mins)
- Visit our beautiful Parks and Gardens, including Rosalind Park in the heart of town, the Bendigo Conservatory as well as White Hills Botanic Gardens. Great children's activities and play equipment available. (60 mins per garden / park)
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Full Day Option 2
- Discover Bendigo's treasures with the Family Bendigo Experience Pass (2 adults & 4 children). The pass provides entry to the Bendigo Pottery Interpretive Museum, Central Deborah Gold Mine,
Golden Dragon Museum and Vintage "Talking" Tram Tour.
The pass if valid for 3 months and also provides other value added experiences at the Bendigo Attractions. (full day)
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