🇦🇺 Melbourne Road Trip: Bendigo Gold Rush Town in One Day!

Just 1.5 hours from Melbourne, Bendigo—once a booming gold rush hub—is now a charming mix of European architecture 🏛️ and artsy vibes 🎨. ✨ First Impressions Quiet & cinematic (visited on Australia Day—felt like we had the town to ourselves!). Every corner looks like a film set—no filter needed! 📍 Must-Visit Spots ⛪ Sacred Heart Cathedral The grandest church I've seen in Melbourne! 🏛️ Bendigo Art Gallery (42 View St) Free entry + rotating exhibitions Bonus: Free postcards! ⏰ Our One-Day Itinerary 12 PM: Left Melbourne CBD (~2hr drive) 2 PM: Explored the town (art gallery, cathedral, golden streets) 6 PM: Headed back (wish we'd stayed overnight for the gold mines! ⛏️) 💡 Pro Tips Stay overnight if you want to visit the gold mines (tent hotels 🏕️ sell out fast!). Best for: History lovers, photographers, & quick getaways! #MelbourneRoadTrip #BendigoGoldRush #WeekendEscape #HiddenGem #AustraliaTravel 🌟