Golden Square Travel Guide
Bendigo
Visit Golden Square
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.
Bendigo Town Hall
After visiting Bendigo Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bendigo. Take in the acclaimed art galleries while you're in the area.
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.
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 Golden Square
Quest Bendigo
Very clean and comfortable apartment. We enjoyed our stay and the staff were friendly. Spacious, 2 bathrooms was very handy. Access to swimming pool. Great convenient location 3 mins from Bendigo by car.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Colonial
Room was clean and they accommodated our late check in.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Heritage Bendigo
Very friendly staff. It was 43* the day I checked in but the room was already lovely and cool. All ground floor units.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Elm Motel
Great shower and bed! Thank you
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Bendigo Goldfields Motor Inn
The rooms were clean with everything we needed for our stay. Lisa was very helpful and kindly accommodated an extra car we had. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Golden Hills Motel
Stayed 2 nights, good size room and bathroom facilities and quiet. Good staff and quick check-in.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Square
Ironbark
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ironbark and surrounding area, you can visit Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve and Queen Elizabeth Oval.
Quarry Hill
Travellers like the golf courses in Quarry Hill, and Quarry Hill Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bendigo Central
While visiting Bendigo Central, you might make a stop by sights like Bendigo Art Gallery and The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre.
Kangaroo Flat
Kangaroo Flat is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre and Kangaroo Flat Lockwood Road Bushland Reserve.
Long Gully
While Long Gully may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve and Bendigo Stadium.
Flora Hill
If you're spending some time in Flora Hill, Bushland Preserve and Spring Gully Bushland Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
