This bit is a feast for your eyes – and stomach. Bendigo is Victoria's rich heartland, a gold rush boom town, full of ornate architecture and diverse cultural heritage. It's also renowned for its food and wine scene and has a big tick of approval as Australia's first-ever designated UNESCO Creative City and Region of Gastronomy. We're pretty chuffed at that bit. Serious foodie business aside, there's gorgeous gardens to explore, a revered regional art gallery, busy bars, lively laneways, and vibrant street art. Ready for your bit? Plan a trip quick and be ready to discover.