Bendigo Heritage

Bring Victoria's gold rush heritage to life with an excursion to Bendigo!

Bendigo was once the richest producer of gold in the world, yielding over 700,000kg during its iconic gold rush. This would be worth a staggering $87.7 billion in today’s prices!

The legacy of Bendigo’s golden heritage is evident in its authentic attractions. Each providing a backdrop for cultural experiences that capture the imagination of students, allowing them to contextualise their learnings by experiencing history firsthand.

At Bendigo Heritage we can coordinate your excursion to Central Deborah Gold Mine and Bendigo Tramways.

Descend to the depths of Bendigo at Central Deborah Gold Mine to explore the underground workings where 929kg of gold was extracted, experienceing what life as a gold miner was really like during the harsh gold rush era. Afterwards, step on board a Vintage Talking Tram to learn how Bendigo’s goldfield transformed into a prosperous city whilst seeing key landmarks and monuments along the route.

Booking an excursion to Bendigo is easy: