No matter the occasion, Bendigo offers a perfect combination of luxury resorts, location and activities for a perfect weekend getaway. Whether you are interested in art, history, food and wine, the outdoors or adventure, Bendigo offers it all in a country town, only a stone’s throw from Melbourne.

Great activities for weekend getaways:

- A trip to Bendigo is not complete without a ride aboard one of Bendigo’s famous Vintage “Talking” Trams.
- A visit to Confectionary Capers for the sweet tooth’s
- The authentic deep-shaft mine experience at Central Deborah, where you travel underground in a miners’ cage.
- Visit the original 1860’s Chinese Joss House and the Golden Dragon Museum display
- A guided tour of Bendigo’s magnificent Town Hall
- For the active there is Australia’s highest Vertical Slide at Discovery Science & Technology Centre and a host of physical challenges at Life Adventure Park
- Bush-walk through the tranquil Whipstick Forest, fossicking for gold near historic Maldon or cycling around beautiful wineries on route to Castlemaine
- Take a tour through the regions wineries or better yet, enjoy your Victoria getaways at Balgownie Estate Winery.

Balgownie Estate- making weekend getaways to Bendigo extra special.

When you enter Balgownie Estate Bendigo through a driveway lined with olive trees and vineyard you know immediately that you have arrived somewhere special. Further along sits the original cottage and high pitched roof winery, surrounded by rugged gnarly iron bark and box gum trees. The cellar door boasts a wine tasting and sales area, a café, and wine museum.

But the real attraction of Balgownie Estate is the unique accommodation on offer. If you are looking for a weekend getaway with a difference, Balgownie House Bendigo is the perfect place. Boasting two well appointed self-contained units with modern conveniences with and the added charm and appeal of an old miners cottage- it’s a perfect excuse for a weekend getaway and a great location for a honeymoon, anniversary or special occasion.

Balgownie Estate- luxury weekend getaways

If you enjoy weekend getaways offering privacy, luxury and service- choose Balgownie Estate