Yes, the Mine Experience Tour is wheelchair accessible.
No airs or graces, just friendly faces
Since 1890, Bendigo Tramways has been part of the city’s heartbeat, threading its way through streets, stories, and everyday life.
This is heritage on the move. Australia’s largest tourist tram service, running lovingly restored vintage trams, from the country’s oldest operating depot.
Today, we keep the wheels turning with one of the world’s most impressive collections of working heritage trams. Discover lost trades at our depot, glide along the streets in a beautifully restored vintage tram or unwind with a coffee in hand at our tram café. Experience Bendigo from the best seat in town.
Yes, the Mine Experience Tour is wheelchair accessible.
It’s around 14°C underground, bring a jacket and wear enclosed shoes. When descending underground, all visitors are required to wear a hard hat.
Yes, Mine Experience Tours are suitable for ages 3+.
Mine Experience Tour: 75 minutes
Surface: allow 30-45 minutes
We recommend booking the Mine Experience Tour, especially during busy periods.
No booking needed to explore the surface.
Open daily 9:30am – 4:30pm (excluding Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
Yes, dogs are welcome on a leash, at staff discretion.
Not all trams are wheelchair accessible. Call ahead and we’ll make sure it’s on the tracks for your visit.
Jump on at any stop, including Central Deborah Gold Mine, Alexandra Fountain, Lake Weeroona and the Joss House Temple.
All day unlimited travel.
Around 1 hour if you stay on board or take your time and hop on and off throughout the day.
Not essential but recommended, especially for groups.
Daily 10:00am – 4:00pm (excluding Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
Services may run more frequently during peak periods.
Hop on and off as you like, explore Bendigo at your own pace.
Unfortunately not, due to small, culturally significant heritage steps.
Yes, it remains an active, practising temple. All are welcome.
Jump on the Vintage Talking Tram. The temple is at Stop No. 6.
Around 30-45 minutes.
Weekends 10:30am – 3:00pm (excluding Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
A traditional Chinese place of worship. Bendigo’s temple dates to the 1870s and is one of the few of its kind in Australia.
Yes! Enjoy 10% off coffee, tea and hot chocolate when you sign up for free to our loyalty membership!
Yes, buy at the café or hop straight on.
Open daily 8:00am – 3:00pm (excluding Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
1 Tramways Avenue, at the Bendigo Tramways Depot. Vintage Talking Tram Stop 2.
No, walk in anytime.
Coffee, light lunches and homemade treats (hello, scones).
Yes, the museum is wheelchair accessible.
Yes, the museum is suitable for all ages.
Personal stories, artefacts and immersive displays that bring military history to life.
Inside the Soldiers Memorial Institute in the heart of Bendigo. Take a Vintage Talking Tram and hop off and Stop 2.
Allow 1-2 hours to explore the museum at your own pace.
No booking required, simply arrive and explore. Group bookings are recommended for guided tours.
Open daily 10:00am – 4:00pm (excluding Christmas Day).
Download the functions booklet or contact the team.
Yes, with dietary options on request.
Yes, tailored to your needs.
Underground spaces, heritage buildings and vintage trams.
Corporate events, weddings, birthday parties and more!
50% prepayment is non-refundable.
Pets are welcome after arrangement.
Yes, great for families and groups.
2:00pm / 11:00am.
Sleeps up to 11 guests, with 6 beds.
Steps away from the iconic Bendigo Tramways Depot.