🇦🇺 Melbourne Day Trip | Bendigo’s Charm in One Day! 🚃

Bendigo’s top sights are all within walking distance, making it the perfect easy getaway from Melbourne! 🚆 Getting There From Southern Cross Station: Trains to Bendigo run hourly (~2h trip). Pro tip: Check timetables in advance! ⏳ 🌟 Must-Do Activities 1️⃣ Conservatory Gardens 🌸 First stop! A floral paradise near the station. 2️⃣ Vintage Tram Ride 🚋 45-min city tour ($15, valid all day!). Runs until 5 PM—don’t miss it! 3️⃣ Bendigo Art Gallery 🎨 Compact but chic (10 AM–5 PM). 4️⃣ Rosalind Park 🌳 + Yi Yuan Chinese Garden 🏮 Leafy strolls + pagoda photo ops! 5️⃣ Central Deborah Gold Mine ⛏️ $6.50 entry or $35 underground tour (book ahead!). "Step into a miner’s boots!" 6️⃣ Sacred Heart Cathedral ⛪ Free entry (hours vary—check before going!). 7️⃣ Valentine’s Antique Gallery 🕰️ Vintage treasures (but $$$). 🍝 Food Stop: Borchelli Ristorante Must-try: Their famous triple pasta/risotto platter! 🍤 Book ahead—it’s popular! 💡 Why Bendigo? ✅ Walkable + no stress ✅ Gold-rush history + art + gardens ✅ Slow-paced vibes (perfect recharge!) #MelbourneDayTrips #BendigoLove #WeekendVibes #ExploreVictoria #ArtAndHistory