Business Events - General Bendigo Information
General information about Bendigo and surrounds.
Climate
Mediterranean style. Warm dry summers, cool winters, sunny spring and autumn.
Population
The City of Greater Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest and most progressive regional municipalities with a population of approximately 100,000 people.
Banks
Banking hours are generally 9am–5pm Monday to Friday with some banks opening on Saturday morning between 9am–12 noon. Major credit cards are widely accepted. They may also be used at numerous Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) around the city with the use of a Personal Identification Number (PIN ).
Foreign Exchange
Foreign exchange services are available. Most banks in Bendigo will exchange foreign currencies and cash traveller’s cheques.
Shopping
Bendigo has an active central business district with large shopping complexes, department stores and many boutique shops. Most shops are open 9am–5.30pm weekdays, with some open late on Friday night. Shopping Centres and large department stores open 7 days a week and some supermarkets are open 24 hours.
Restaurants
Bendigo has some of regional Victoria’s most innovative restaurants. Local chefs take delight in discovering and using local produce matched with local wines. Most restaurants and cafés are open 7 days a week until late.
Transport
Whether you are coming from across the state or travelling within the city, Bendigo has a transport option to suit everyone.
Train – V/Line is Victoria’s largest regional transport operator providing commuters with rail and coach services across the state. Phone V/Line on 136 196 or visit www.viclink.com.au
Bus – Operating a coordinated bus service all over the city, contact Bendigo Transit for moreinformation on 136 196 or visit www.viclink.com.au
Bendigo Airport Service has regular daily services from Melbourne Airport
P: +61 3 5444 3939
For group bus travel contact Bendigo Coachlines
P: +61 3 5446 3144
Car – Bendigo is serviced by all major hire car companies.
Taxi – Taxis can be obtained at one of the cities taxi ranks or hailed in the street if their sign is illuminated. Call Bendigo Taxis on 131 008.
Tram – For a transport option with a difference, why not arrange a tram to travel through the centre of the city. For Bookings please phone The Bendigo Trust on
P:+61 3 5443 8117
Bendigo Visitor Centre
Open everyday from 9am– 5pm (excluding Christmas Day)
51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo 3550
P: +61 3 5434 6060
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W: www.bendigotourism.com
