Ascot
Bendigo
Popular places to visit
Bendigo Art Gallery
Go on a journey through two centuries of art as you explore the galleries of one of Australia’s oldest regional galleries and its sleek contemporary wing.
Central Deborah Gold Mine
For an exciting and immersive history experience, descend into Bendigo’s mineshafts and learn about the city’s rich gold-mining heritage on a guided tour.
Rosalind Park
Bendigo’s central park tells the city’s story through historic relics, heritage gardens, leafy avenues and a beautiful 19th-century conservatory.
Lake Weeroona
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Weeroona during your travels in Bendigo.
Bendigo Library
Bendigo’s local community hub is a great place to learn about the Goldfields region, read a book at the café or bring the family for a day of educational fun.
Bendigo Town Hall
After visiting Bendigo Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bendigo. Take in the acclaimed art scene while you're in the area.
Things to do
Bendigo Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea Sundays
Bendigo: Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea (Sundays)
Top hotels in Ascot
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
"Room was clean and maintained great location close to food and the supermarket fuss free check in and out I’ll definitely stay here again"
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
"The room was okay, carpet was dirty, the chairs in the room need to be fixed, bathroom could be scrubed."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
All Seasons Resort
"Stayed here for two nights with our family of 5 (including our 3 little kids). The pool was fantastic and for most part we were the only ones using it which was great for the kids. The room was nice enough, not incredible but it was big enough for us all and well kept. The food in the restaurant ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Quality Hotel Lakeside
"Had a lovely stay here. Would definitely go back. Nice dinner. Thanks to the helpful staff"
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
Quest Bendigo Central
"This hotel was acceptable. However, they need to make it clear that some of the bottom floor units are access units only. Otherwise, you have to carry suitcases up a flight of stairs. All the ground floor units that were not access units were taken up. Having a dodgy knee I didn’t want to go up and ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
"Secure"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
Where to stay in Ascot
Bendigo Central
If you're spending some time in Bendigo Central, Bendigo Art Gallery and The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Golden Square
You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and parks in Golden Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Holly Street Natural Features Reserve or Sparrowhawk Gully Bushland Reserve.
Kennington
Kennington is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grassy Flat Reservoir Bushland Reserve and Greater Bendigo National Park.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve and California Gully Bushland Reserve.
East Bendigo
If you're spending some time in East Bendigo, White Hills H92 Bushland Reserve and Bendigo East Bushland Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
