Bendigo has a plethora of great attractions for inbound tourism making Bendigo one of Victoria's most thriving regional cities including:
- The Deborah Goldmine, Deep Mine shaft tours underground.
- Golden Dragon Museum, Promoting the long history and relevance of the Chinese community in Bendigo.
- Bendigo Art Gallery - an Art Gallery that pulls above its weight for a regional city.
- Sacred Heart Cathedral - an impressive piece of architecture
- Bendigo Tramways Depot - Great Vintage Tramrides and the Resident Superintendent " Birney the Cat" available for pats at the Depot.
- Outstanding Regional Cuisine at many of the great restaurants in the city.
- Railtrails - In particular the 50km O'Keefe Railtrail to Heathcote makes for great sightseeing.
+ many more not mentioned.