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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bendigo Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea Sundays
Bendigo: Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea (Sundays)
Taste of Bendigo Foodie Tour Culinary Experience
Top hotels in Golden Square
Elm Motel
Location was ok
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Colonial
Woke up at 2am with water coming into my bathroom flooding the floor. Called the motel numerous times with no answer. Concerned about water leaking from air con and was concerned about gas leaks as well. Ended up sleeping in my car. No compensation was offered at all. Very unhelpful,
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Quest Bendigo
Well stocked, friendly staff. Big living area
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Bendigo Goldfields Motor Inn
Clean and comfortable motel on a main road. Safe and spacious car parking outside the door of the unit. Has all amenities that are required for an overnight stay.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Heritage Bendigo
Friendly staff member who went out of her way to explain the sights and activities Bendigo has to offer. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Golden Hills Motel
Okay trip
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Square
Ironbark
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ironbark and surrounding area, you can visit Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve and Queen Elizabeth Oval.
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.
Bendigo Central
While visiting Bendigo Central, you might make a stop by sights like Post Office Gallery and Bendigo Art Gallery.
Kangaroo Flat
Kangaroo Flat is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre and Kangaroo Flat Lockwood Road Bushland Reserve.
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 Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve and Bendigo Stadium.
Flora Hill
If you're spending some time in Flora Hill, Greater Bendigo National Park and Bushland Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
