Outdoor Spots in the Bendigo Region You Might Not Know About
Looking for somewhere new to stretch your legs in Victoria? Bendigo and Heathcote have some magnificent spots that is perfect for walking and cycling.
This video shows you some of the locations you might not have heard of but loved by the locals. Find out more at
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Bendigo, State of Victoria, Australia - Unravel Travel TV
Bendigo is a major regional city in the State of Victoria, Australia, located very close to the geographical centre of the state and is approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi) north west of the state capital Melbourne. Bendigo is a vibrant contemporary regional centre, boasting beautiful streets created from one of the world's greatest gold rushes. Every visit will reveal new surprises and experiences. With the gusto of a gold-seeking miner, the people who live here are creating fascinating products, services and stories that add to the richness of the region's boom time past. It is an ever-changing feast to be explored. Nearby Heathcote has not missed the beat with artisans of food, wine and art flocking to be part of the action.
Wide streets lined by opulent buildings are now interwoven with intriguing laneways and arcades that are home to a new breed of innovators who again delve deep to create a vibrant energy across the city. Modern day Bendigo has sublime food, wine and shopping experiences against a stunning heritage backdrop.
Bendigo's action-packed events calendar is a mix of long-standing traditions, food and wine events, car rallies, sporting excellence and a great sense of fun. Since the gold boom times of 1871, the local Chinese community have come together to add Chinese dragons, regalia and startling crackers to Australia's longest continuous festival -- the Bendigo Easter Festival.
A magnificent gold rush put Bendigo on the map more than 150 years ago. Tents came first and then with the wealth from the gold came elaborately designed homes, public buildings and monuments that are still used today. Once people came from around the world to prospect for gold and forge a new beginning. Today a similar exuberance has again put Bendigo on the map as an innovative city. Recent success stories include the expansion of Bendigo Bank, Jimmy Possum and Fernwood Fitness across Australia. An exciting energy has reshaped the towns and villages of Central Victoria.
Every corner you turn in Bendigo reveals another living treasure; another vivid reminder of the city's glorious and heady past -- whether it is the outrageous opulence of a boomtown hotel, or the simple piety of a wooden church. The best 19th century cities combine grant scale and fine detail and there are few better than Bendigo.
Many of Victoria's cities and towns owe their origins to the gold rushes of the 19th century and Bendigo is one of them. Gold was no temporary lure to this city located right in the centre of Victoria -- its attractions were more than just skin deep. In fact there was very little gold on the surface at all. Most of it was far underground in rich quartz reefs stretching out over 3,600 hectares around the city.
The gold rush began in 1851 when the first diggers rushed to the Bendigo fields and continued until 1954 when the last winch on the city's last gold mine raised its last bucket of ore. In recent years mining for gold has re-commenced deep under Bendigo and continues today. During the city's first golden century, Bendigo became a melting pot with its own unique ethnic character -- the Irish at St Killians, the Cornish at Long Gully and the Germans at Ironbark Gully. These groups were just some of the many communities that helped to build Bendigo.
German architects W C Vahland and Robert Getzschmann, along with Bendigo born William Beebe, were responsible for many of the city's finest buildings. One of the most enduring and distinctive contributions was made by the Chinese. Bendigo's Chinese heritage is well represented to this day, with the Historic Joss House and the Golden Dragon Museum and Classical Chinese Gardens.
The influence of the gold rush can be felt in the very fabric of the city. Bendigo owes its broad and regular boulevards to the ambitious town plan prepared in 1854. Other streets follow the paths beaten by fossickers as they followed gullies and leads in search of gold. The city's ostentatious public buildings and gardens attest to the flamboyance of the gold rush era. So do the richly decorated privates homes.
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Heathcote Top Tourism Town Video
In the last decade, a lot has changed in Heathcote. Located in the heartland of Central Victoria, Heathcote is home to sweeping hills filled with stunning vineyards, gourmet produce, world famous red wine's, and exciting nature based activities.
Consisting of more than 30 cellar doors, one gin distillery, farm gates and three craft breweries, the Heathcote region is a must-visit destination.
Welcome to Heathcote
Based in the heart of Central Victoria and nestled between the stunning McHarg and McIvor Ranges, you’ll find the charming township of Heathcote. Where a perfect combination of relaxed and intimate, boutique and artisan are taking pride of place, offering those village vibes that visitors and locals alike have come to know and love.
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The Pink Cliffs, Liquid Amber tree grove, Swing Bridge in this Historic Gold town
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Walk & Talk - Episode 29 - Heathcote to Waterfall Station
A walk from Heathcote Railways station to Waterfall Railway station along the Karloo and Uloola Tracks in The Royal National Park NSW Australia with commentary.
EXPLORING PINK CLIFFS GEOLOGICAL RESERVE in HEATHCOTE, VICTORIA
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Join us as we quickly explore Pink Cliffs Geological Reserve in Heathcote. A quick and easy walk to this nature's artwork.
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Heathcote Food and Wine Festival
Where else can you taste Heathcote wines from over 50 producers, as well as regional foods and produce in one central location over one great weekend?.....In Heathcote, Victoria's Heartland, at the Heathcote Wine and Food Festival held at the Heathcote Showgrounds on 10 - 11 October. Find out more at
Heathcote / Swan Hill / Murray River / Mildura / Broken Hill - Road Trip Middle Australia
Heathcote / Swan Hill / Murray River / Mildura / Broken Hill - Road Trip Middle Australia
After a few weeks back in Geelong we head out to Heathcote and spend some time with friends for Easter on their property. The kids have a ball in the buggy's, motor bikes, getting dirty - then we head to Swan Hill to see more friends and sped a solid day organising, washing and preparing for our next adventure up the Middle of Australia. While in Swan Hill we check out the Pioneer Settlement and immerse ourselves in the History of Australia and Swan Hill.
In Mildura we scored ourselves a super free camp right on the Murray, the next went and tasted the wines and oranges as well as the Gem store.
Next stop is Broken Hill & Silverton
We find a great little camp on the trotting track and head out to the old mining town of SIlverton, they like to refer to this town as a ghost town. We loved the old building and history of what it was like to live in these conditions. This also includes the Max Mad 2 museum and heading out to see where the movie was filmed. As sunset we watch the sun go down at the Living Desert and Sculptures. Next we make our way to Flinders Ranges and right before we did we payed our respects at the Line of Lode Miners Memorial.
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0:00 Intro
0:10 Heathcote
4:00 Swan Hill
6:10 Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement
12:20 Mildura
16:40 Mildura Orange World
17:45 Mildura Trentham Wines
19:11 Murray River Camp
20:23 Broken Hill Town
20:25 Silverton Outback Town
24:05 Mad Max 2 Museum
24:45 Living Desert & Sculptures
25:50 Trotting Track Camp Broken Hill
26:30 Line of Lode Miners Memorial Broken Hill
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5 outdoor spots you might not know in Bendigo and Heathcote
Enjoy the great outdoors in Bendigo and Heathcote. How many of these beautiful places have you visited? #shorts #bendigo #Heathcote #victoria #visitmelbourne
Discover Victoria's Shiraz Central wine region in Bendigo, Australia
In the wild heart of Victoria’s highlands you’ll find distinctive cool-spiced shiraz made from pioneering winemakers.
The naturally rugged and diverse Shiraz Central region stretches from the north west of Melbourne and is home to a distinct cool-spiced Australian shiraz.
Sofia Levin explores Sutton Grange and Kyneton in Victoria’s Shiraz Central with Mel Chester and Justin Forrester.
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Heathcote - Food & Wine Fossicking
Beyond the Heathcote township, among the gentle hills and dips, vineyards reveal the spirit of the region. Famous for its rich reds, wine is the hero here. Greg Flynn, of Flynn's Wines and Bistro says it's not just a drink; it's an experience.
At Sanguine Estate Jodie Marsh will say the same. Wine and the making of it have captivated her whole family and today they share in a thriving business earning national accolades. In the town's Willow Room restaurant the local drops are likewise celebrated. Jodie Cole speaks of their passion for local produce -- from the wine to the bread, the locally-roasted coffee to the very essence of each dish.
Hear their stories then download the Bendigo Regional Food and Wine Fossicking app to discover more food and wine heroes of the goldfields. Available now on the App Store and Google Play.
Heathcote National Park Lake Toolooma
A little video of this magical place using GoPro iPhone 7 and iMovie
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Heathcote Pink Cliffs
Here is my 2 minute video of our weekend trip to Heathcote Pink Cliffs. This colourful phenomenon was created by early gold-mining activities: sluicing work in the 1880s revealed the 'pink' hills near the historic town of Heathcote.
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2013 Heathcote winery trip
2013 Heathcote winery trip
Start of Boobera track, Heathcote National Park Australia
I had a question from one of my viewers: Does the Boobera pool track have a well marked trail head or difficult to find?
So I've uploaded this short video clip showing the start of the track.
Dominique Portet Shiraz Heathcote in Epicurio Video Jan15
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Heathcote Shiraz
2009
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Shiraz
Australia, Heathcote
Acknowledged as one of Australia’s wine icons, the Heathcote region is now famous for producing premium shiraz. It boasts over 25 wineries and 70 vineyards, including descendents of those early settlers, who are once again growing grapes on the range overlooking Colbinabbin.
Legg-it Trekkin 13 Mirang Pool (Waterfall to Heathcote)
We parked at Heathcote train station and caught the train one stop to Waterfall. The track to Heathcote is one-way, 10.8km and takes approx. 5hrs. We camped at Mirang Pool (9.2km). Rated 4: hard track (wild walks.com).