Activities in Bendigo
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Central Deborah Goldmine
The 500m-deep Central Deborah Goldmine, worked on 17 levels, became operational in the 1940s and was connected with two Deborah shafts that date back to the 1860s. About one tonne of gold was removed before it closed in 1954. The mine is one of Bendigo’s major tourist attractions, with exhibits and photographs from the mid-1800s onwards. After donning hard hats and lights, you’re taken 61m down the shaft to inspect the ongoing operations, complete with drilling demonstrations. There’s a combined ticket (adult/child $34/18.50) for the mine tour plus a ride on the Talking Tram.
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Bendigo Talking Tram
Bendigo’s tram system was closed down in 1972, but Bendigo residents took direct action and resuscitated the trams, which now run as a tourist feature. The Bendigo Talking Tram runs with a commentary from the Central Deborah Goldmine, through the centre of the city, out to the Tramways Museum and on to the Chinese Joss House. It leaves the mine every half hour, or five minutes later from Alexandra fountain in Charing Cross.
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Ironbark Riding Centre
About 4km north of the town centre is the Ironbark Complex where the Ironbark Riding Centre organises various horse rides including the Great Australian Pub Ride to Allies Hotel in Myers Flat (with lunch $75)
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Bendigo Gold World
Located in the Ironbark complex is Bendigo Gold World, which operates fossicking and detecting tours (per half-day $150) into the bush, and hires out prospecting equipment.
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Ironbark Horse Trail Rides
Ironbark Horse Trail Rides organises various horse rides including the Great Australian Pub Ride to Allies Hotel in Myers Flat (with lunch $85).
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Bendigo Water World
At the Ironbark Complex, the aquatic fun at Bendigo Water World includes a giant slide that zaps you into a pool.
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Aquatic Centre
The Aquatic Centre is the closest swimming pool to Bendigo's town centre.
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