Choose Bendigo

Welcome to Bendigo

While the city shines with historic beauty, cosmopolitan Bendigo is firmly set in the now.

Choose from boutique spaces for cocktail or theatre style events, to an amazing 11,000m2 of clear span space in two pavilions for tradeshows/expos at the Exhibition Centre, seating for 3,500 at the Bendigo Stadium, capacity for 15,000 campers at the Elmore Events Centre, as well as hotel complexes for all in one events and conferences.

Experience the grandeur of Fortuna Villa, or the unique 1,000 seat Ulumbarra Theatre, with quality accommodation choices within easy reach.

World-class venues, award winning restaurants, food and wines, coupled with our facilities create the ideal event destination.

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Local a ractions

■ Bendigo Art Gallery

■ Ulumbarra Theatre

■ Central Deborah Gold Mine

■ Bendigo Pottery

■ Golden Dragon Museum

■ Chinese Joss House

■ The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion

■ Bendigo Tramways

■ Discovery Science and Technology Centre

■ Bendigo and Heathcote Wineries

Location

Geographically the centre of Victoria, we are an easy 100 minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD (90 minutes from Melbourne Airport or just under two hours on the shuttle bus). With hourly V/Line rail services from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station, private air charter services to Bendigo Airport, you are connected regionally and interstate to access Bendigo, your events capital in regional Victoria.

How we can support your event

The Business Events team can help source venues and accommodation for you as well as assess your event for possible support and sponsorship opportunities.

We can assist with recommending local audio visual, catering, entertainment party hire, gi s and other event or conference services.

Travelling To Bendigo

Distance and time to Bendigo by car from:

Melbourne’s CBD 147km / 100min

Daylesford 77km / 60min

Castlemaine 38km / 30min

Echuca 92km / 70min

Ballarat 122km / 90min

Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 120km / 80min

Time to Bendigo by train from:

Melbourne Southern Cross Station 105min

Castlemaine 25min

Kyneton 45min

Distance and time to Bendigo by shuttle bus from:

Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 120km / 110min

Direct flights from Sydney via QantasLink

Contact the Tourism and Major Events Unit by email: businessevents@bendigo.vic.gov.au or phone: 1300 002 642. Download or order a copy of our own Bendigo Events Planning Guide at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/services/arts-and-events/major-events