We specialise in tailoring itineraries to suit your specific needs. It doesn't get much easier than that!
We can handle any booking enquiries relating to Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Tramways or the Bendigo Joss House Temple.
Click here to fill out our Group Booking Enquiry Form. If you have any further questions please feel free to phone us on (03) 5443 8322.
Be sure to read our Terms and Conditions before confirming your booking.
Conditions of entry
Payment, Changes & Cancellation Policy:
Please note, the above options are not available where any change made is a minor one. In all cases, our liability for significant changes and cancellations is limited to offering you the above-mentioned options. We regret we cannot pay any expenses, costs or losses incurred by you as a result of any change or cancellation.
Accessibility:
Privacy Policy:
For Group Booking Terms and Conditions click HERE
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At Bendigo Heritage Attractions every effort is made to ensure a safe environment for all of our guests, across all of our sites.
Let’s work together to ensure everyone has a positive and memorable experience. We kindly ask that the BHA Code of Conduct and Conditions of Entry are implemented by all participants of your group.
The safety of your group is paramount and key to enjoying a fantastic experience. Let’s prepare for a fun, but safe, adventure by taking into account our Safety Considerations
Bendigo Heritage Attractions’ sites fall under the City of Greater Bendigo’s Public Liability Insurance Policy. Our Certificate of Currency can be downloaded here.
Bendigo Heritage Attractions is an Australian Tourism Accredited organisation. Ensuring we meet specific criteria and are committed to exceeding your expectations with great customer service and the highest standards of business practice.
Our staff have been trained to manage emergencies. All groups will have a dedicated tour guide, tram driver or tram conductor with them. Please follow the directions of your guide and our staff members in the case of an emergency.
We know that planning a school camp can be a time consuming exercise,
so we've tried to put as much of the information you need in one place ...
Prices - Prices for Central Deborah Gold Mine and Bendigo Tramways.
Other Bendigo Activities - In addition to our attractions, there is a whole lot more to do in Bendigo with your students.
Where to stay - Choose from a range of accommodation options suited to school groups.
Accessibility - Accessible access and translations are covered in this section.
Safety Considerations - Safety Considerations, Public Liability, accreditation and site plans are available here.
Getting here - Maps, distances, recommended bus companies and train access information.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Booking Equiries - Let's get your group booked in!
Central Deborah Gold Mine:
Bendigo Tramways:
Bendigo Joss House Temple:
Unfortunately the Bendigo Joss House Temple is not wheelchair accessible. There are small steps at all of the entry ways which was a common cultural practice when the temple was built over 150 years ago.
Accessible toilets are available at Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Guide Dogs and other registered assistance dogs are welcome at all of our sites.
We have printed French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Italian and Spanish translation sheets available for the Mine Experience Tour at Central Deborah Gold Mine and Bendigo Tramways Vintage Talking Tram Tour (General History).
We hope that these frequently asked questions will help you in the preparation and planning of your excursion to Bendigo.
Can you design a customised itinerary for our curriculum requirements?
Absolutely. Just let us know what topics you want to cover and we will tailor your tours to suit.
How many supervising teachers need to come with my group?
Please ensure that the required number of supervising teachers/adults accompanies the group on each of tour, as specified by the Victorian Department of Education and Training:
Is parking available for buses?
Yes, free coach parking is available at the back of Central Deborah Gold Mine on Creek Street North, out the front of Bendigo Tramways on Hargreaves St, or at the front gates of the Bendigo Joss House Temple.
Is there accommodation close by?
Yes, check out Bendigo's group accommodation options here.
Do groups receive a discounted rate?
Groups of 10 people or more will receive group rates.
Click here for the group rates.
Do teachers or bus drivers receive any discounts?
Teachers/bus drivers receive free entry at a ratio of 1:10 children.
What should we bring with us?
Is there more for school groups to do in Bendigo?
A true Bendigo highlight is the range of quality experiences and things to do. Check out our recommendations here.
Is photography permitted?
Absolutely, we encourage it!
What do I need to do to make a booking?
Just fill out this online booking enquiry form and we'll get the process started. If you have any further questions please feel free to phone us on (03) 5443 8322.
In addition to Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Tramways and the Bendigo Joss House Temple Temple there are a lot of other attractions in Bendigo that have an educational offering for school groups and cover a range of subject areas including science, nature, art and sustainability.
It is well worth considering staying overnight or for two days with your students to get the most out of your Bendigo experience.
Experience: The historic Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887, is now home to the Post Office Gallery as well as the Bendigo Visitor Centre and the Living Arts Space. Established in 2010, Post Office Gallery is a satellite exhibition space of Bendigo Art Gallery providing an engaging platform for the interpretation and display of the myriad social history stories of the city and surrounding region. Post Office Gallery has a changing annual program of curated exhibitions and events ensuring a broad and dynamic exploration of the region's varied history. Visit their website to see their current exhibition schedule.
Website: postofficegallery.com
Experience: Tours, programs and activities are available on request and are offered at various pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Programs include Curator walks and talks focusing on the history of the gardens and future development. Primary school tours focusing on Environmental Sustainability, waterwise plants and growing your own food. Natural environment based tours focusing on the role of water in the landscape, the ecology of the billabong, revegetation techniques and the flora and fauna of Bendigo. Animal based tours about the birds of the aviary and animals of the Bendigo Creekn Specialist tours for differently abled groups and those with sensory impairments. Landscape design studies focussing on projects we've completed in the gardens.
Website: bendigobotanicgardens.com.au
Experience: Bendigo’s Ulumbarra Theatre rises majestically from within what was once the Sandhurst Gaol. Discover the symbiotic fusion between 1860s penitentiary architecture and clever contemporary design to create an extraordinary arts and community facility. Our knowledgeable guides share the stories of inhabitants old and new, while exploring this world class performance facility. Constructed in the early 1860s, the gaol was based on the Pentonville prison model where the wings radiate from a central tower. Your guide will explore spaces throughout this facility, telling the tales that once remained behind the walls.
Website: bendigotourism.com
Experience: Great evening activity! Enhance your physical education program. The Zone's activities are suitable for physical education classes, team building exercises or just a fun day out for all ages. Skating: Learn to skate lessons and inline hockey sessions tailored to meet your phys ed program requirements. Laser Tag: Fun, fitness, strategy, technique and team building! Depending on your groups requirements there are options for both solo and team games. Mini golf: Students can enjoy the challenge of our 18 hole mini golf course whilst developing their golfing skills.
Website: thezone.com.au
Experience: Experience one of Victoria's largest cultural attractions. The Great Stupa located just outside of Bendigo, is the largest Stupa in the Western world. It offers an educational and fun excursion for school children of all ages. Students have the opportunity to learn about Asian culture, meditation and wellbeing, Buddhist faith, garden and landscaping, architecture and art. Tours can be tailored according to your schools social and academic curriculum. A tour includes: viewing our 5 minute introductory DVD, presentation on the current stage of construction and future plans for the site, an introduction to Buddhism - with questions and answers, a guided tour inside the Great Stupa and the gardens, and viewing of artworks and Holy objects.
Website: stupa.org.au
Experience: Originally serving as a Chinese market garden and in later years a plant nursery, PepperGreen Farm has bloomed into the 21st century as a social and training precinct featuring it’s very own nursery, produce garden, farm kitchen, heritage tram and artisan studios. PepperGreen Farm offers school groups different lessons under the following frameworks; Farm Kitchen Lessons, Biodiversity and Cultural Lessons or Chinese Heritage and Culture Lessons.
Website: peppergreenfarm.com.au
We specialise in tailoring itineraries to suit your specific needs. It doesn't get much easier than that!
Download a copy of our EXCURSION GUIDE BOOK for full details about our excursion offering, including tours, catering options and sample itineries.
We can handle any booking enquiries relating to Central Deborah Gold Mine or Bendigo Tramways.
To make a booking enquiry, just fill out this online Booking Enquiry Form. If you have any further questions please feel free to phone us on (03) 5443 8322.
Be sure to familiarise yourself with our Booking Terms and Conditions before confirming your excursion.
Choose from the following accommodation options ...
Great country setting with walking and cycling tracks nearby. Catering available or BYO. Separate cabins with en suite for teachers.
Max Pax: 70
Distance from CBD: 22.7km (Axedale)
Website: campgetaway.com.au
Indoor camping experience. Per person price includes meals (see website for details).
Min Pax: 20
Max Pax: 70
Distance from CBD: Less than 1km
Website: discovery.asn.au
In the heart of Bendigo. Great for your smaller school groups. BYO catering.
Min Pax: 20
Max Pax: 30
Distance from CBD: Less than 1km. Walking distance to Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Website: bendigobackpacker.com.au
Great country setting close to Walking and Mountain biking trails and only a short drive to the city. Catering can be arranged.
Min Pax: None
Max Pax: 40
Distance from CBD: 8.3km
Webiste: avondelcaravanpark.com.au
Right in the city and close to major attractions. Very comfortable accommodation and facilities and catering can be provided.
Min Pax: None
Max Pax: 57
Distance from CBD: 1km, located next door to Central Deborah Gold Mine
Website: centraldeborah.com.au
If these options are not suitable, the friendly team at the Bendigo Visitor Centre can assist. Call on 1800 813 153, 9am-5pm, 7 days a week. Or see more accommodation options here.