🇦🇺 Ultimate Bendigo Day Trip Guide | Melbourne’s Golden Gem

🚎 1. Bendigo Tramways 💰 *$15 (adult) / $10 (child) / $12.50 (student)* ⏰ *Wed-Sun 9:30 AM–4:30 PM* (closed Mon-Tue + lunch break) ✨ Ride a 19th-century tram (5km route, 6 stops). Unlimited rides all day! ⭐️ 5/5 – "Time-travel on wheels!" ⛏️ 2. Central Deborah Gold Mine 💰 *$39 (underground) / $7.50 (surface)* ⏰ Daily 9:30 AM–4:30 PM ✨ Descend 60m in a miner’s cage + wear a headlamp helmet. "Real-life gold rush RPG!" ⭐️ 5/5 – Heart-pumping & educational! ⛪ 3. Sacred Heart Cathedral 💰 Free! ⏰ *Wed-Sun 10 AM–4 PM* (closed Mon-Tue) ✨ Australia’s 3rd-tallest spire (Gothic revival masterpiece). Don’t skip the interior! ⭐️ 4/5 – Architecture lovers’ paradise. 🎨 4. Bendigo Art Gallery 💰 Free! ⏰ *Mon-Fri 10 AM–5 PM* ✨ Petite but elegant—like a mini state gallery. Kid-friendly too! ⭐️ 3.8/5 – "A cultured pit stop." 🐉 5. Golden Dragon Museum 💰 *$16 (adult) / $10 (child) / $13 (student)* ⏰ Daily 9:30 AM–5 PM ✨ 30,000+ Chinese artifacts from the gold rush era. Best for multi-day trips. ⭐️ 3/5 – Niche but fascinating. 💡 Pro Tips: Tram + Mine combo = Perfect day! Pack lunch—eat near Rosalind Park. Golden hour at the cathedral = 📸 magic. #BendigoAdventures #MelbourneDayTrips #GoldRushVibes #ExploreVictoria