The riches of the Goldfields echoed across the globe in the early 1850’s and triggered a surge in immigration, which gave Victoria its lifeblood. The short films and pod tours feature not only the times past, but insights into current day lifestyle – bringing landscapes, buildings and communities alive through the stories of the local people and identities.

* Victoria’s Golden Centre – Bendigo Castlemaine and Maldon
* Introduction to Jaara People (available for viewing shortly)
* The Gold Rush to Mount Alexander
* Celebrations in the Goldfields
* Resourceful Goldfields
* Bendigo
* Bendigo’s Living Chinese History
* Vibrant Arts
* Maldon Folk Festival

Podcasts:

* The Gold Rush to Mount Alexander – 3 linked tours through the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park: The Rush, The Characters; and the New Golden Mountain| POD TOUR

* Bendigo Town Tour| POD TOUR|MAP POD

* Eureka Reef Heritage Walk| POD TOUR

*Castlemaine Town Tour

* Eagle Eye View of Victoria’ Golden Centre

The podtours and films showcase the wealth of our vast cultural assets focusing on the Bendigo – Castlemaine – Maldon region. Visitors are able to learn about our unique tourism experiences and take a glimpse into our lifestyle and business opportunities, using the latest developments in podcasting and visual storytelling.

MP3 players are available for hire at the Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maldon Visitor Information Centres to undertake walking tours with a returnable $20 deposit taken to utilise the MP3 player.

The films and podcasts are a joint initiative between Mount Alexander Shire, City of Greater Bendigo, Parks Victoria, Heritage Victoria and Regional Development Victoria.

Coming from Echuca on the Midland Highway, stay on this until you reach Bendigo. This road will take you into the heart of Bendigo. Do not turn off. The Bendigo Visitor Centre is on your right hand side opposite the Shamrock Hotel. You will need to turn right into Williamson Street extension at the Shamrock corner for parking.