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The Bendigo region is a small but growing region with many fine boutique wineries. The modern industry emerged in the late 1960s and grew rapidly over the next 25 years. There are three sub-regions within Bendigo region; Granite Slopes is to the south east and includes the towns of Mandurang, Harcourt and Castlemaine; Loddon Valley to the north west has a cluster of wineries around Kingower and Marong and Golden Waters sub-region to the south west with the towns of Bet Bet and Maryborough.

The first grapes were planted in the region in 1856 just after the start of the massive goldrushes which brought tens of thousands of hopeful diggers from all over the world to seek their fortunes.They brought with them a lust for gold, but also the wine and food knowledge of Europe.

The region is divided by a number of rivers and creeks the most significant being the Loddon, Avoca and Campaspe rivers. The region is gently undulating with brown loams deposited by the rivers and sandy granitic soils on higher ground.

Although the latest technology is used to ensure consistently high quality wine, visitors will not find mechanical harvesters, tank farms or massive metal catwalks. Traditional hands on techniques include open stainless steel fermentation, small barrel maturation in French and American oak, egg white fining and hand bottling and labeling.

The Bendigo Region is warm and freindly, welcoming travellers. There is an fantastic range of accommodation, restaurants,cafes, and many a cellar door. The Bendigo Winemaker's Festival at harvest end and Bendigo Heritage Uncorked in October middles the region's wine, food and heritage.

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Comfort Inn Sandhurst
Kangaroo Flat
Comfort Inn Sandhurst offers affordable Bendigo motel accommodation just minutes from the Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre, restaurants and other...
From £52
Castlemaine Central Cabin & Van Park
Castlemaine
Castlemaine Central Cabin & Van Park offers quality accommodation in the historic Goldfields of VIC. With a range of cabins, powered van...
From £21
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Fitzgeralds on Lyttleton
Castlemaine
Fitzgeralds on Lyttleton is a quiet, spacious studio apartment in the historic township of Castlemaine, 2hrs drive north of Melbourne.
Set...
From £88
Bendigo Motor Inn
Kangaroo Flat
Comfort and convenience are just two of the qualities of the Bendigo Motor Inn Kangaroo Flat, Victoria, offering Accommodation, restaurant and...
From £55
Tuckpoint Cottage
Castlemaine
Tuckpoint Cottage offers a unique self-contained accommodation experience, making it a perfect retreat in Castlemaine.
The 2 bedroom...
From £109

Activities

Bendigo Gliding
Bendigo
The Bendigo Gliding Club is located in Central Victoria about 30 km north of Bendigo, at the small township of Raywood.
With large open...
Dragon City Lanes - Tenpin Bowling
Bendigo
Dragon City Lanes, located in the heart of Victoria, offer the most fun, best service, and the friendliest atmosphere ever!
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Belvoir Park Golf Club
Bendigo
Bendigo Ice Skating Stadium
Golden Square
Bendigo Indoor Sports & Leisure Centre
Bendigo

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Railway Hotel
Castlemaine
Railway Hotel in Castlemaine; enjoy a beer or several with friends old and new, drink with 'Bluey', boogie with the brilliant band, get...
Medora Restaurant
Kangaroo Flat
Medora Restaurant is conveniently located at the Bendigo Motor Inn in Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo.
The restaurant offers a choice of their A La...
Selvi's Curry House
Castlemaine
Serving a delicious range of Northern and Southern Indian cuisine, Thai and Malaysian delights and a selection of modern Australian menu choices...
Whirrakee Restaurant & Wine Bar
Bendigo
Whirrakee Restaurant and Wine Bar is situated in the elegant Royal Bank Building circa 1908, right in the heart of Bendigo's historic...
Jonah's Restaurant
Golden Square
Jonah's Restaurant is well known for its array of delicious meals, professional and friendly service and its relaxing surrounds. ...

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