Bendigo Autumn Escape: Hidden Gems Just 1.5h from Melbourne!

This 4-5 (April-May), Bendigo transforms into God’s spilled palette—a golden wonderland just 1.5h from CBD! 🚗💨 Here’s your ultimate autumn guide to this festive + foliage-filled town! 🍁【Bendigo Autumn Leaves｜Secret Spots】 Best viewing: April-May, all day ✅ Must-visit spots: ▫️ Rosalind Park Vintage Tram 🚋 – Ride through a golden plane tree tunnel—every shot looks cinematic! ▫️ Lake Weeroona Loop Walk 🦢 – Stroll with your pup, watch swans glide past maple reflections. ▫️ Hidden Forest (Maple Valley) 🏞️ – A fiery red-orange mountain—too stunning for phone cameras! ▫️ Bendigo Botanic Gardens 🌿 – Fairy-tale arches + picnic-perfect lawns. 🍴 Nearby Eats: Whitby Café (lakeside brunch) Omari (forest-themed dining) 🎨【Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image】 *(Mar 15-Jul 13)* 📍 Bendigo Art Gallery | $20-35 Step into Frida’s world—exclusive personal artifacts, artworks & workshops! 🌮【Fiesta Bendigo｜Mexican Festival + Tram Party!】 *(Mar 15-Jun 13)* 🎉 FREE city-wide events! 🚃 Latin Music Tram Crawl – Vintage trams turn into moving fiestas with tacos, music & art! 🌙 "VIVA" Light Installation (Conservatory Gardens) – Magical at night! 🥚【2026 Easter Preview】 Mark April 2026 for Bendigo’s legendary Easter Fair—10m dragon parades, 85k hidden eggs & fireworks! 🐉🎆 (Dates TBA—watch official site!) #MelbourneDayTrip #AutumnInBendigo #FridaKahloExhibition #MexicanFiesta #FamilyTravel #WeekendVibes 🍁✨