	{"id":103528,"date":"2025-04-06T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=103528"},"modified":"2025-04-04T15:54:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T04:54:45","slug":"visitor-guide-hits-the-shelves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/news\/visitor-guide-hits-the-shelves\/","title":{"rendered":"Visitor guide hits the shelves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE latest Visitor Guide for Bendigo and Heathcote is out now, featuring new experiences, ideas on what to see and do, plus themed itineraries designed to appeal to both domestic and international tourists alike.<\/p>\n<p>City of Greater Bendigo economy and experience manager James Myatt said it&#8217;s a great way to showcase the region.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103578\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103578\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103578 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/2025-Bendigo-OVG-COVER-722x1024.jpg?_t=1743629487\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/2025-Bendigo-OVG-COVER-722x1024.jpg 722w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/2025-Bendigo-OVG-COVER-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/2025-Bendigo-OVG-COVER-768x1090.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/2025-Bendigo-OVG-COVER-1083x1536.jpg 1083w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/2025-Bendigo-OVG-COVER-1444x2048.jpg 1444w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/2025-Bendigo-OVG-COVER.jpg 1748w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The great outdoors: Bendigo&#8217;s bunch of historic parks and gardens are a feature of the new handbook. Image: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With so many exciting events taking place over the next few months, (it&#8217;s) perfect for visitors looking for a memorable getaway,&#8221; Mr Myatt said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The visitor guide is also ideal for residents looking to explore more on their own doorstep, particularly if they are hosting family and friends during the Easter and winter school holidays.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The guide features a fantastic range of experiences, seasonal highlights, events and festivals, and things to see and do.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You&#8217;ll (also) find everything from history and heritage, arts and culture, food and local produce, to family-fun experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You can browse the top 10 iconic experiences in Greater Bendigo, inner-city precincts and suburbs, surrounding natural beauty, and a range of experiences and suggested itineraries to suit all interests.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Each section has a QR code to link to more detailed information on the Bendigo Region website.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The guide is produced by the City in partnership with Bendigo Tourism.<\/p>\n<p>Locals are also encouraged to sign up for a Bendigo Ambassador Pass to receive free entry or a discount when they accompany family and friends on visits to a bunch of local attractions and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bendigoregion.com.au\/explore-bendigo\/bendigo-ambassador-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bendigoregion.com.au\/explore-bendigo\/bendigo-ambassador-pass<\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE latest Visitor Guide for Bendigo and Heathcote is out now, featuring new experiences, ideas on what to see and do, plus themed itineraries designed to appeal to both domestic and international tourists alike. 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