Spring is a great time to be in Bendigo, and Bloom 2026 has plenty happening around the region from August through to October.
There are flowers, gardens, markets, art, food and loads of colourful photo opportunities. Here are some of the highlights to look out for while you're here...
Bendigo has picked up Silver at the 2026 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards, announced at a ceremony last night — and we’re pretty excited about this one.
The awards recognise Victorian towns with more than 5,000 people that are creating great visitor experiences, and Bendigo has now been named a finalist six times.
Bendigo Does It Again – Six Years Running!
If you've been looking for another reason to plan a trip to Bendigo, here's a pretty impressive one...
If you've ever driven through Central Victoria in winter or spring, you've probably caught a glimpse of those incredible bright yellow paddocks stretching as far as the eye can see. They're absolutely stunning – but did you know there's only one place in Victoria where you can actually walk through a canola field?
Sport is a big part of life in Bendigo, and over the past few years the city has really grown into one of regional Victoria’s main sporting hubs. From elite basketball and national cycling events through to AFL, cricket, netball and strong community sport, Bendigo regularly pulls in thousands of visitors who stay locally, eat out, shop and make a weekend of it.
There’s something pretty magical about seeing Electric Wonderland take over Rosalind Park in the middle of winter. As the nights get colder, the park comes alive with colour, music, movement and glowing installations that turn an ordinary evening into something that feels a little surreal!
There’s a lot more to Bendigo than gold mines and grand buildings (although there’s plenty of those too). From giant dragons and underground mines to amazing food, vintage trams and quirky history, here are some fun facts you might not know about Bendigo.
Discover What's Next for Bendigo Art Gallery
One of regional Australia’s most celebrated cultural destinations is entering an exciting new era, with the redevelopment of Bendigo Art Gallery now officially underway.
Bendigo has done it again, taking home Gold in the Local Government Award for Tourism at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards.
