Bendigo

Today was a busy one, which began as a cool but sunny morning at the caravan park!

 

In Bendigo, we began with a wander through the tranquil Chinese Gardens which form part of the Golden Dragon Museum which celebrates the remarkable achievements of the Chinese in this part of the country, all beginning during the gold rush.

 



 

 

The children got to feed the many goldfish of various sizes.

Morning tea in another Chinese pavilion, before going into the museum itself.

 



 

The forecourt of the museum features this colourful Lotus Flower which contrasts beautifully with the classic architecture of Bendigo!

 

Sun Loong, the dragon that requires more than 115 people to operate is due to come out of the museum for the Easter parade next week, if the weather is okay!

 

After some lunch, we walked up impressive Pall Mall, past the courthouse, GPO (now the Visitors Centre) and the Soldiers Memorial, all the way to the Alexandra Fountain. It was there we caught the 'talking tram' and rode a complete loop.

 

If that wasn't enough, we then drove back out to Bendigo Pottery to pick up the works the children created the other day. Then, with more energy to burn we took them back into the city centre to ride their scooters in Rosalind Park. They loved the downhill sections and showed no fear in tearing down them! We also climbed the poppet head lookout to take in the views of town.

On the way back to the caravan at Marong, we stopped and looked for some hidden Geocaches. Were successful on both searches. This has become a new hobby of ours when we are out and about! Tomorrow we are booked in for a Mine Experience at Deborah Central Mine.