Step back into Bendigo’s golden age on this 2hr guided city walk. Starting at the Bendigo Visitor Centre, your journey unfolds through Pall Mall with its grand French-inspired architecture and the story of George Lansell, the Quartz King. Pass the historic Sandhurst Mining Exchange, once second only to London in trading, before pausing in Rosalind Park to uncover the tale of the Red Ribbon Rebellion that helped shape democracy in Australia.
Along the way, explore colonial justice at the Old Gaol, Police Barracks and Supreme Court, and discover the legacy of Bendigo’s Chinese community in the charming precinct and gardens. Admire St Killian's Church, and the stunning Town Hall before conclu...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All entry fees (Chinese Gardens and Shamrock Hotel) included.
Gratuities (Optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
b/51-67 Pall Mall
Meet in front of the steps of the Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51-67 Pall Mall Bendigo, 3550.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step back into Bendigo’s golden age on this 2hr guided city walk. Starting at the Bendigo Visitor Centre, your journey unfolds through Pall Mall with its grand French-inspired architecture and the story of George Lansell, the Quartz King. Pass the historic Sandhurst Mining Exchange, once second only to London in trading, before pausing in Rosalind Park to uncover the tale of the Red Ribbon Rebellion that helped shape democracy in Australia.
Along the way, explore colonial justice at the Old Gaol, Police Barracks and Supreme Court, and discover the legacy of Bendigo’s Chinese community in the charming precinct and gardens. Admire St Killian's Church, and the stunning Town Hall before conclu...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All entry fees (Chinese Gardens and Shamrock Hotel) included.
Gratuities (Optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
b/51-67 Pall Mall
Meet in front of the steps of the Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51-67 Pall Mall Bendigo, 3550.
Our adventure begins at the Bendigo Visitor Centre before strolling along the opulent Pall Mall towards the iconic View Point and Alexandra Fountain.
5 minutes
2
Rosalind Park
Rosalind Park, once the bustling heart of the goldfield camp, is now a green haven with leafy paths, fountains, and a colony of flying foxes. Within this landscape lie stories of the Red Ribbon Rebellion, a mass protest that changed the course of Australian history. Nearby, the Old Bendigo Gaol, Police Barracks, and Supreme Court stand as enduring reminders of colonial justice on the goldfields.
20 minutes
3
Ulumbarra Theatre
On this part of the tour, you’ll stand before the Old Bendigo Gaol, Police Barracks, and Supreme Court, where colonial justice was handed down to those who lived and worked on the goldfields.
20 minutes
4
Yi Yuan Gardens
Stroll through the charming Chinese Precinct and Gardens, where Bendigo’s Chinese community once flourished. Here you’ll uncover stories of resilience, tradition, and the enduring cultural legacy they left on the city.
20 minutes
5
St Kilian's Church
Peak inside the historic St Killian's Church, the largest wooden church in the Southern Hemisphere. Hear the story Reverend Bachaus and see his original rough hewn seat.
15 minutes
6
Bendigo Town Hall Tour
We'll take in Bendigo's first stunning example of French inspired architecture at the Bendigo Town Hall, renovated to it's current appearence in the 1870's. Along the way we'll pass Bendigo's oldest homestead.
15 minutes
7
The Hotel Shamrock
We'll call into the famous for complimentary tea/coffee at the grand Shamrock Hotel where you'll be entertained with tales of feisty gold rush dancer Lola Montez and the difficult Dame Nellie Melba.