What to do and see in Greater Bendigo, Victoria: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

Open from 9am till late Monday to Friday, 10am till late Weekends. Bendigo Bowling Centre is located in walking distance from the Bendigo CBD. Bendigo Bowling Centre has 16 lanes with automated bumpers, computer scoring, assistance ramps and assorted bowling ball sizes for everyone. Love bowling? Join a league; our leagues cater for everyone from 5 to 75 years, weekdays & evenings Cafe – Enjoy some refreshments after your game at The Bendigo Bowling Centres Cafe. You can chose from a range of delicious snacks, meals and beverages suitable for all dietary requirements. Now serving Brewhouse Coffee. Fully Licenced Bar open from 10am till late most days Functions – We can cater to your requirements for groups of 10 or 100. Pro Shop - Employs a experienced Ball Driller who can custom drill your bowling ball to suit your hand/bowling style. We keep a selection of bowling supplies and equipment on site from balls, gloves, bags, shoes and more. Other attractions – Pool Tables, Children’s Birthday Parties, Amusement arcade, Children’s Colouring Competition, Weekly Junior League’s & Coaching

Escape games are in Bendigo! Come along with a team of friends and solve mind boggling puzzles, decode hidden messages, unlock locks, use codes and escape within 60 minutes!

At Central Deborah Gold Mine you will discover more about Bendigo's golden past at a real gold mine that operated during the gold rush boom of the 1900s. Experience what conditions were really like for miners as you are guided through hidden underground tunnels by friendly and knowledgeable guides. Descending to the depths of Bendigo, gold fever strikes visitors on the famous Mine Experience Tour (61m underground), the exciting Underground Adventure Tour (85m underground) and Australia's deepest underground mine tour, Nine Levels of Darkness (228m underground).

Sit back, relax and let your tram do all of the talking. Be delighted by the remarkable sights and sounds of Bendigo as your tram shares entertaining stories about the golden past of the city founded on one of the world's richest goldfields. This hop-on, hop-off tour stops throughout the city allowing you to explore many of the parks, attractions, shopping and dining facilities that Bendigo has to offer. Hop off at Tram Stop No. 3 to explore Australia's oldest operating Tram Depot. You will discover the colourful history of our iconic tram fleet and see first-hand the craftsmanship and techniques that are involved in restoring each tram to its former glory.

Experience the largest Buddhist stupa in the Western world. The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion situated near Bendigo, Victoria, is the same size and design as The Great Stupa of Gyantse in Tibet. It rises to a total height of 48 metres above Bendigo’s distinctive bushland, and is 50 metres wide at its base. The Great Stupa is home to many holy objects. Foremost amongst these is the magnificent Jade Buddha for Universal Peace which is the largest Buddha carved from gem quality jade in the world. Wander the Peace Park and see beautiful relics and artworks inside The Great Stupa. Learn about Buddhism, Asian culture and art. Treat yourself with an artisan gift from the shop or have a barista-style coffee and a bite to eat at StupaView Café. It’s a pet friendly site as long as your furry friend is kept on a leash.