Bendigo Events Planning Guide

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4 Welcome to Bendigo
Xxxxxxxx A contemporary regional city, Bendigo offers welcoming and xxxxxxxxxx friendly hospitality with the comforts of home. What can we do for you? We really do want your event in Bendigo, so whatever type or size of event you have planned, our advice, local knowledge and support services will make your planning a breeze. VENUES OF DISTINCTION Bendigo is no stranger to hosting meetings and events in a diverse range of venues from boutique meeting rooms in galleries and hideaways, modern hotel facilities, glamorous theatres and jaw-dropping civic buildings as well as flexible spaces for 1000 delegates. With the 11,000 m 2 of clear span space in two pavilions at the Exhibition Centre and seating for 3500 at the Bendigo Stadium and capacity for 15000 campers at the Elmore Events Centre, it’s easy to accommodate a variety of exhibitions and events. The new Ulumbarra Theatre has almost 1000 seats, contemporary dining and workshop spaces - all built within the historic gaol and has to be seen to be believed. Big businesses have enjoyed the warmth and hospitality including ASX 100 listed companies, State and Federal Government Roadshows and large scale information sessions and gatherings, business really is booming in Bendigo! PERFECTLY PLACED Centrally located, Bendigo is fast gaining a reputation as an events capital in regional Victoria. An easy 100 minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD (90 mins drive from the Tullamarine Airport or just under two hours on the shuttle bus service), hourly V/Line rail services from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station and private charter air links. VERY ACCOMMODATING Bendigo spoils visitors with a wide range of accommodation options throughout the city and surrounds including motels, hotels, caravan parks, serviced apartments, self contained, boutique and B&B’s offering accommodation for 4000 people. For those wishing to escape to a rural setting there are farm stays, rural retreats, wineries and B&B’s to be explored. Let us do your accommodation bookings Let the experts at the Bendigo Visitor Centre handle all of your accommodation needs. This free service provides personal accommodation management for each delegate, saving you valuable time and giving you peace of mind that your guests are matched with accommodation to suit their needs. Registrations The Visitor Centre team can also manage your event registrations on-line including gala dinner bookings, workshop options, social outings etc. with on-line payment available. Did you know? 1 2 3 4 5 6 The region’s traditional owners are the Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Greater Bendigo’s growing population is almost 110,000 Bendigo has Australia’s oldest vintage tram fleet Myer, Jimmy Possum, Bendigo Bank, Leggos and Fernwood Fitness began here The 144-year-old Bendigo Easter Festival is Australia’s longest running community festival Bendigo was the world’s richest goldfields between 1850 to 1900 7 Some of Australia’s best reds come from the Bendigo and Heathcote wine regions Bendigo Events Planning Guide 2015-2017 5
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