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.
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 galleries while you're in the area.
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.
Queen Elizabeth Oval
Explore the great outdoors at Queen Elizabeth Oval, a lovely green space in Bendigo. Take in the acclaimed art galleries while you're in the area.
Things to do
Bendigo Premium Balloon Flight plus buffet champagne breakfast
Top hotels in Ascot
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
It was a lovely historic building. Great location and great service.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
National Hotel Complex and Bendigo Central Apartments
Nice convenient motel, with a great pub attached. Rooms are a bit dated and the bed was really uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
Always a great stay, five stars for every aspect of the experience.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
All Seasons Resort
The room was very clean and the bed and pillows were incredibly comfortable. We did have 3 very large moths who had taken up residence in the room though but they were pretty quiet guests and caused us no concern.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Quest Bendigo
great room clean & nice. great staff
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Elm Motel
Very clean and comfortable, friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ascot
Epsom
Though Epsom may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Bendigo Racecourse.
East Bendigo
While visiting East Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like White Hills H92 Bushland Reserve and Bendigo East Bushland Reserve.
White Hills
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in White Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at Bendigo Botanic Gardens or White Hills Sediments Geological Reserve.
Huntly
If you're spending some time in Huntly, Huntly Greene St Bushland Reserve and Huntly Streamside Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
North Bendigo
While visiting North Bendigo, you might make a stop by sights like Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve and Webdon Park Estate Reserve.
Strathdale
Visitors to Strathdale enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Greater Bendigo National Park is worth a stop.
