🇦🇺 Bendigo Day Trip Guide: A Fairytale Escape from Melbourne! ✨

Just visited Bendigo—a hidden gem that blew me away! 🏰 This charming town feels like stepping into a German fairytale (think Bremen vibes!) with its blue skies, Baroque buildings, and vintage trams. Way better than expected! 🚆 Getting There By Train: From Southern Cross Station (under 2 hours, $7 return on weekends!). Cheaper & easier than driving! By Car: ~1h50min (same as train). 🌟 Top 10 Attractions (Mix & Match!) 1️⃣ Lake Weeroona Boardwalk ⛲️ Autumn magic! Golden leaves + serene lakeside strolls. 🍂 2️⃣ Bendigo Tramways 🚡 $12.5 day pass for historic tram rides—clang-clang through time! 3️⃣ Yi Yuan Chinese Garden 🎋 Unexpected zen with pagodas and koi ponds. 4️⃣ Conservatory Gardens 🌹 A flower lover’s paradise (bring your camera!). 5️⃣ Bendigo Visitor Centre 🏛️ Housed in a Baroque masterpiece—free European vibes! 6️⃣ Bendigo Military Museum ⚔️ For history buffs (dig those ANZAC stories!). 7️⃣ Queen Victoria Statue 👑 Regal selfie spot! 8️⃣ Bendigo Sign + Colorful Houses 🌈 Instagram gold with a pastel fountain backdrop. 9️⃣ Bendigo Art Gallery 🎨 Rotating exhibits in a sleek space (check what’s on!). 🔟 Sacred Heart Cathedral ⛪ Gothic grandeur—don’t skip the interior! ⚠️ Pro Tips Comfy shoes = happy feet 👟 Sunscreen is a must ☀️ Train schedules matter—don’t miss the last ride back! ⏳ #MelbourneDayTrips #BendigoMagic #FairytaleTown #ExploreVictoria #HiddenGemsAU