Ascot Travel Guide
Bendigo
Popular places to visit
Bendigo Art Gallery
Go on a journey through two centuries of art as you explore the galleries of one of Australia’s oldest regional galleries and its sleek contemporary wing.
Central Deborah Gold Mine
For an exciting and immersive history experience, descend into Bendigo’s mineshafts and learn about the city’s rich gold-mining heritage on a guided tour.
Rosalind Park
Bendigo’s central park tells the city’s story through historic relics, heritage gardens, leafy avenues and a beautiful 19th-century conservatory.
Hargreaves Mall
Indulge in some retail therapy, grab a drink or a bite to eat or catch one of the many events that take place in Bendigo’s central shopping precinct.
Bendigo Library
Bendigo’s local community hub is a great place to learn about the Goldfields region, read a book at the café or bring the family for a day of educational fun.
Golden Dragon Museum
Bendigo’s rich Chinese heritage is showcased at this museum, which follows the culture’s influence in the city from the gold rush to the present day.
Top hotels in Ascot
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
Nice central hotel
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Nice easy and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
All Seasons Resort
Fantastic place for couples or families. Will be returning!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Quality Hotel Lakeside
N/A
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Elm Motel
Great shower and bed! Thank you
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
BIG4 Bendigo Park Lane Holiday Park
We stayed in cabin 1 with our 14 and 2 year old The little one spilled some water on the floor and we wiped it up with some toilet tissue and saw that the floor was actually quite dirty so the cleaners need to be informed to rinse the mop head more often please the couch was good the beds were good ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ascot
Epsom
Though Epsom may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Bendigo Racecourse.
East Bendigo
While visiting East Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Bendigo East Bushland Reserve and White Hills H92 Bushland Reserve.
White Hills
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in White Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at Bendigo Botanic Gardens or Bendigo Creek Streamside Reserve.
Huntly
If you're spending some time in Huntly, Huntly Greene St Bushland Reserve and Huntly Streamside Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve and California Gully Bushland Reserve.
Eaglehawk
Though Eaglehawk may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like California Gully Bushland Reserve and Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve.
