Fresh regional produce and some of the finest wine and craft beer in the state combine to create a creative food and beverage scene that has been recognised as Australia’s first and only UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Find something that suits your accommodation needs. Tuck yourself up in a cosy restored miner's cottage, a stylish B&B, or immerse yourself in one of the grand dame hotels.

From the artisan town of Castlemaine and the wineries of Heathcote, to antique and collectables shopping in Inglewood, there is an abundance to explore around Bendigo.

Check out what’s happening around White Night Bendigo. From the Brett Whiteley exhibition and Bendigo’s annual tulip display to the Heathcote Wine and Food Festival, you'll find a diverse calendar of showcase events in the Bendigo region over this weekend.