See also: Axe Creek, Eaglehawk, Marong. Pop 76,051. (150km NW Melbourne). See map on page 2?9, ref K12. Historical gold mining city and marketing centre. Bendigo was founded after the discovery of gold in 1851. Through the years, such famous Bendigo mines as Central Nell Gwynne, Ironbark, North, South and Central Deborah, and Victoria Quartz contributed greatly to the total 595 million grams of gold found in the area. Production of gold ceased in 1954 with the closure of the Central Deborah Gold Mine.
FESTIVALS: Bendigo 10,000 Madison (Mar), Easter Fair (Easter), Victorian Balloon Fiesta (Apr), Bendigo Show, Heritage Uncorked (Oct), Bendigo Cup (Nov).
ACCESS: Car via the Calder, Midland and McIvor Hwys. Daily rail and coach services from Melbourne. Local bus service from Ballarat.
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