Golden Square Travel Guide
Bendigo
Visit Golden Square
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.
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.
Rosalind Park
Bendigo’s central park tells the city’s story through historic relics, heritage gardens, leafy avenues and a beautiful 19th-century conservatory.
Lake Weeroona
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Weeroona during your travels in Bendigo.
Hargreaves Mall
Indulge in some retail therapy, grab a drink or a bite to eat or catch one of the many events that take place in Bendigo’s central shopping precinct.
Golden Dragon Museum
Bendigo’s rich Chinese heritage is showcased at this museum, which follows the culture’s influence in the city from the gold rush to the present day.
Things to do
Discover Bendigo Guided Tour with Great Stupa and Cathedral
Bendigo Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea Sundays
Bendigo: Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea (Sundays)
Top hotels in Golden Square
Quest Bendigo
"Convenient location to Red Energy Arena for sporting tournaments. Have stayed many times. Apartments at the front are a bit noisy with the road traffic but other apartments are quieter."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
The Heritage Bendigo
"Excellent accommodation"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Bendigo Goldfields Motor Inn
"Staff were lovely- rooms were really clean and comfortable. Very disappointed that the spa didn’t appear to have power in my spa room though."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Quality Inn Colonial
"Great size room, shower was awsome 👌"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Golden Hills Motel
"Bed was comfy. Could have been cleaner."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Elm Motel
"a"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Golden Square
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.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve and California Gully Bushland Reserve.
Kennington
Kennington is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Flora Hill Bushland Reserve and Greater Bendigo National Park.
Quarry Hill
Travellers like the golf courses in Quarry Hill, and Solomon Gully Nature Conservation Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
East Bendigo
While visiting East Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like White Hills H92 Bushland Reserve and Bendigo East Bushland Reserve.
