🌿 Bendigo 2D1N Itinerary: Art, Gold & Tulips!

🚗 Day 1: Castlemaine → Bendigo 1️⃣ Castlemaine Art Gallery 🎨 Australia’s oldest regional gallery! Hidden gem: Underground exhibit on Chinese gold miners’ lives. Across the street: A photogenic historic church (closed on holidays). 2️⃣ Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar 🕰️ 5-min drive: Massive antique warehouse (pottery, vinyl, textiles!). Fuel up at the on-site café/chocolate shop. 3️⃣ Check-in at Bendigo Hotel 🏨 Prime location: Near gold mines + tram departure point! 4️⃣ Sacred Heart Cathedral ⛪ (*3rd-tallest in AU*) 5-min walk: Gothic spires + heavenly light beams. 5️⃣ Conservatory Gardens 🌷 Tulip explosion! Dodge crowds for that perfect shot. 6️⃣ Yi Yuan Chinese Garden 🏮 Free entry + lion dances = "Beijing temple fair vibes!" ⛏️ Day 2: Gold Mines & Pink Cliffs 1️⃣ Central Deborah Gold Mine 💰 Descend 61m underground ($39 adult). "Dark, damp, and fascinating!" 2️⃣ Bendigo Tramways 🚋 Vintage tram ride ($12.50) with live commentary. 3️⃣ The Great Stupa 🙏 "Little Tibet of Victoria"—serene and ornate. 4️⃣ Pink Cliffs Reserve 🌄 Chameleon cliffs (cream → pink hues). Photographer’s dream! 🗺️ Pro Tips Tram map = handy sightseeing guide Book mine tickets early—tours fill fast! #BendigoTravel #GoldRushAdventures #TulipSeason #ExploreVictoria #WeekendEscape