🇦🇺 Bendigo Day Trip Itinerary (Train Edition!) 🚂✨

🚞 Getting There V/Line from Southern Cross → 2hr ride (Check timetables! Trains run every 2hrs—I learned the hard way 😤) 🌿 Perfect Walking Route (2-3hrs) 1️⃣ Yi Yuan Chinese Garden 🏮 Charming mini Chinese garden = great photos! 🚌 Take Bus 5 from station. 2️⃣ Conservatory Gardens 🌷 Spring blooms in full glory! (Tulip alert 🌷📸) 3️⃣ "BENDIGO" Sign + Tulips Insta-famous spot—join the photo frenzy! 4️⃣ Sacred Heart Cathedral ⛪ Stunning architecture + peaceful vibes. Gelato pitstop: Augustus Gelatery 🍦 (locals love it!) 🍽️ Dinner: The Woodhouse Bar & Grill 🥩 Famous for Wagyu (cheaper than Melbourne!). Pro tip: Order the crunchy fries—they steal the show! 🍟 Why It Works: ✅ No car needed ✅ Floral + cultural highlights ✅ Ends with a steak reward! #BendigoDayTrip #MelbourneEscapes #TulipSeason #NoCarTravel #FoodieFinds 🚂🌷