🚂 Bendigo Day Trip: A Journey Back in Time 🇦🇺

Escape the city for a day and step into Bendigo’s historic charm! 🚆 Transport From Melbourne: Take the V/Line (purple line) from Southern Cross Station (departs hourly, ~2hr trip). 🚇 By car? Similar travel time. ⚠️ Check timetables! Weekend/holiday schedules vary. Missing the last train back = 1.5hr+ wait! 🍽️ Must-Try Restaurant 📍 The Woodhouse Bar & Grill 101 Williamson St, Bendigo 🔥 Steak lovers’ paradise! Best to book ahead—we snagged a 2PM slot. 🌟 Must-order: Sher Wagyu Rostbiff (worth the hype!). 💰 ~$70pp 🎡 Itinerary Highlights 🚋 Vintage Talking Tram Tour $15 all-day pass—covers major sights (Deborah Gold Mine → Rosalind Park). Ride historic trams with hilarious driver commentary (and yes, they’ll snap pics with your dog! 🐕). ⚠️ Last tram at 5PM—plan ahead! ⛪ Sacred Heart Cathedral Architecture heaven! The lawn at dusk is pure magic. ✨ 🎨 Bendigo Art Gallery Check closing times! The park behind it = ultimate sunset spot. 🌅 🌷 Rosalind Park & Conservatory Gardens Tulip season alert! Stroll among flowers and ancient trees. 🌳💐 💭 Not just a checklist—slow down, breathe, and recharge before returning to the 21st century. #WeekendEscape #NoWorkJustPlay #AustraliaTravel #HiddenGems #DayTripDiaries 😌✌️