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Bendigo Town Hall Tour
Highlights
- Explore stunning interiors adorned with elaborate plasterwork, immersing yourself in Bendigo's rich Golden Era history.
- Admire extensive hand-painted decorations and delicate gold leafing that showcase the craftsmanship of a bygone era.
- Join a guided tour for an insightful experience, ensuring you uncover the stories behind this remarkable boom time building.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities, including carpark access and public toilets, making your visit comfortable and convenient.
Step back into the Golden Era and experience one of the most remarkable boom time buildings in Victoria. Bendigo’s Town Hall features stunning interiors, elaborate plasterwork, extensive hand painted decorations and delicate gold leafing.
Guided tours are available and tour bookings are essential, subject to Town Hall availability. Please contact the Bendigo Visitor Information Centre for bookings.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Operation information
Bendigo Town Hall Tour
Step into Bendigo’s golden past and explore one of its most iconic heritage buildings.
Immerse yourself in the rich stories of a city once hailed as the richest in the world during the height of the 1850s gold rush. The Bendigo Town Hall stands as a stunning example of Renaissance Revival architecture, a testament to the city’s prosperity and ambition.
Originally a modest municipal building, it was transformed when the civic leaders of the time sought a design that reflected Bendigo’s wealth and grandeur. The result was a masterpiece by renowned architect W.C. Vahland, whose work helped shape the city’s architectural legacy.
Inside, you will find opulent decorative plasterwork adorned with 22-carat gold leaf – details more fitting of a European palace than a regional town hall. These walls hold the stories of a city built on gold.
Your guided tour includes access to the current City Council Chambers, where you will even have the chance to stand at the Mayor’s table – a unique experience not to be missed.
To arrange a private group tour, please contact the Bendigo Visitor Centre. For more information, visit their website or speak with their friendly team.
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- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
- Visitor Information Centre
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