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Boutique luxury in Victoria’s Goldfields. 10 suites blending heritage charm with modern elegance. Home to restaurant @terraebendigo

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And just like that… Bloom After Dark comes to an end.

What a spectacular few nights in Bendigo — when the gardens came alive after dark, the tulips glowed, and the city felt just a little more magical.

We loved having Bloom right on our doorstep at Hotel Ernest, with guests wandering through the gardens, soaking up the colour and making the most of everything Bendigo has to offer.

A huge congratulations to everyone who brought Bloom After Dark to life. What a beautiful way to celebrate spring in Bendigo.

Until next year… 🌷 taken in Bendigo, Victoria by @hotelbendigo

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Because Spring is for staycations!

Don’t you agree?

So I’ve booked two more this week!
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But before I set out on those I wanted to share some highlights from the last one I went on in Bendigo recently!

I went there for a foodie walking tour with @bendigoguidedtours but I decided to stay in the area and make a weekend of it and discover some of its highlights!

And of course while I was exploring and experiencing some hidden and not so hidden gems I stayed at the amazing and luxe @hotelbendigo where I always find something new to fall in love with!

I have to admit this time I fell in love with how well my outfit unintentionally matched my room! 😂 It’s why I couldn’t resist a quick photoshoot there!

And even though it was actually winter when I visited most of these places and activities are there all year round!

So if you’re looking for the perfect spring staycation why not check out Bendigo and @hotelbendigo soon!

You never know maybe I’ll be there too!

#springweekend #solowomentravel #staycationideas #melbournecontentcreator taken in Bendigo, Victoria by @hotelbendigo

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🌷 Bloom is calling… and Hotel Ernest is right in the middle of it.

This spring, make a weekend of it and experience Bendigo in full bloom.

With the spectacular tulips of Bendigo’s Rosalind Park precinct right on our doorstep, Hotel Ernest is the perfect place to stay while you explore everything Bloom has to offer.

And when the flowers have had their moment, there’s no need to go far for dinner. Terrae, our restaurant on site, is ready to welcome you with exceptional local produce, thoughtful cooking and a dining experience worth staying in for.

🌷 Tulips just steps away
🛏️ Beautifully restored heritage accommodation
🍽️ Terrae on site
🥂 The perfect spring escape

Come for the flowers. Stay for the experience.

Book your Bloom weekend at Hotel Ernest. taken in Hotel Ernest Bendigo by @hotelbendigo

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48 HOURS IN BENDIGO: WHERE TO EAT, DRINK & EXPLORE

Bendigo makes a delicious weekend escape - excellent regional dining, cute cellar doors and unexpectedly beautiful landscapes. Here’s how we spent 48 hours in the region.

DAY ONE

10.30AM — PINK CLIFFS Start at this striking former gold-mining site near Heathcote, where erosion has exposed a landscape of pink, rust and ochre. It’s an easy wander and beautiful in the morning light.

12PM — @silverspoonestate Continue to this off-grid winery for a relaxed lunch overlooking the vines. Owners Peter and Tracie make the experience feel personal, with DIY wine flights tailored to your tastes. Don’t miss the tempura cauliflower, crisp-skinned salmon or shiraz ice cream.

2PM — @shirazrepublic Drop in for a tasting before walking through the nearby Cornella Canola Walk. When the fields are flowering, the vivid yellow landscape is spectacular.

4.30PM — @lakesidehotelbendigo Check in and recharge before dinner. Its lakefront location makes it a convenient base for exploring Bendigo.

7PM — @aliumdining Settle in for an intimate dinner shaped by local produce and thoughtful, contemporary cooking. Warm service and a relaxed room make this the kind of restaurant where you immediately feel at ease.

DAY TWO

9.30AM — @whitbybendigo Ease into Sunday with breakfast overlooking the city. The food is generous and the view makes it worth lingering over another coffee.

11AM — @bendigotramways Step inside the Bloom Tram Café, a vintage Bendigo tram transformed with colourful seasonal florals — a quick but lovely stop between breakfast and lunch.

12.30PM — @terraebendigo Housed inside one of Bendigo’s original bank buildings, Terrae brings together beautiful interiors, personable service and modern cooking that champions the region.

2PM — @greatstupabendigo Finish at the largest Buddhist stupa in the Western world. An unexpected delight.

Save this guide for your next weekend in Bendigo.

#ExploreBendigo #BendigoRegion #VisitVictoria #RegionalVictoria #BendigoFood by @hotelbendigo

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I’ve always believed the best restaurants reveal themselves before the first plate arrives. It’s always in the tiny details for me - the warmth of the welcome, the softness of the lighting and the easy rhythm of the room. Those small, almost intangible details shape the entire experience—and at Terrae, the energy felt right from the moment I walked in.

Set within a former 1860s bank in the heart of Bendigo, Terrae, housed within Hotel Ernest is intimate and atmospheric, with a menu that feels refined without slipping into formality. They have done a beautiful job at breathing life into this historic building while retaining its original character.

Under the culinary direction of Tim Foster, the kitchen brings a strong sense of place to the table. His produce-led approach celebrates the seasons, drawing on locally grown ingredients (from their farm where possible) and time-honoured techniques while keeping the cooking fresh.

Handmade pasta is a particular strength, accompanied by a considered wine list that gives Central Victoria plenty of room to shine. But what stayed with me most was that initial feeling: warm service, generous hospitality and a restaurant that knows how to make you feel welcome.

Terrae feels like exactly the kind of restaurant Bendigo deserves—and another reminder of just how exciting the city’s dining scene has become.

Save this one for your next weekend in Bendigo. 🍷

📍 @terraebendigo @hotelbendigo

#bendigo #explorebendigo taken in Hotel Ernest Bendigo by @hotelbendigo

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ULTIMATE FOODIE WEEKEND IN THE BENDIGO REGION🍷 Save this for your next foodie escape! 📌

If you love great food, wine and regional produce, you need to visit the Bendigo region.

Day 1
✨ The Shiraz Republic
Kick things off in Heathcote at @ShirazRepublic — a winery, brewery and home of @canolawalk. 🌼 Enjoy pizza and a tasting paddle overlooking the winery and canola fields.

🍽️ Lunch — @silverspoonestate
Head to this incredible 100% off-grid cellar door and restaurant for a relaxed lunch showcasing seasonal local produce, estate-grown wines and beautiful views. Tracie, Peter and Chef Ben are the most gorgeous hosts, with a menu that looks as good as it tastes.

🏨 Stay — @hotelbendigo
Check into this gorgeous boutique hotel, housed in a former bank with a chic underground bar in the old vaults. We stayed in Suite 8, with beautiful views over View Street.

🔥 Dinner — @thewoodhousebgo
Finish the day with an unforgettable wood-fired dinner. We enjoyed the four-course Wagyu Experience Menu, perfectly paired with local wines, including two standouts from Jasper Hill.

Day 2 ☕️🍷

🥐 Breakfast — @WhitbyBendigo
Start slowly with breakfast overlooking Lake Weeroona. The team are divine and make you feel like family from the moment you arrive.

🍴 Lunch — @msbatterhams
Bendigo’s newest girl with a past serves Southern European-inspired dishes, a stunning wine list and locally inspired cocktails, including the ‘Apple Cart’ and ‘Winifred’.

🚶‍♀️ Afternoon — A Taste of Bendigo Foodie Walking Tour
Don’t leave without exploring Bendigo with Jamie @bendigoguidedtours. Discover foodie favourites including @AliumDining, @winebankonview, @dispensarybendigo and @BendigoBrewing.

And this is just a taste of what the region has to offer! From wineries and breweries to incredible restaurants, cafes, distilleries and local produce, there is SO much to discover.

📌 SAVE this itinerary for your next Bendigo getaway!

With thanks to @explorebendigo and @tyrrellleanne for curating this amazing itinerary for us this weekend! I’ll share all the pics and highlights on the blog tomorrow. 💕

#Bendigo #BendigoRegion #heathcote #VisitBend by @hotelbendigo

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Releasing our Vera Throws exclusively to you!
Shop online at www.creswickwool.com to have this beautiful, exclusive piece in your home 🧡

LINK: https://creswickwool.com/collections/homewares-alpaca-throws/products/vera-alpaca-springmount-blanket-stitch-throw-rug?variant=45598200201325

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#naturalfibres #homewares #interiordesign #alpacawool #madeinaustria taken in Melbourne, Australia by @hotelbendigo

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A collaboration grounded in regional Victoria.
Vera × Creswick brings together luxury accommodation and generations of textile craftsmanship in a celebration of warmth, quality and the beauty of our own backyard.

Link to shop: https://creswickwool.com/collections/homewares-alpaca-throws/products/vera-alpaca-springmount-blanket-stitch-throw-rug?variant=45598200201325

Created for moments of comfort and connection, the Vera × Creswick collection captures a refined approach to country living — relaxed, tactile and distinctly Victorian.

Exceptionally soft, lightweight and warm, alpaca fibre brings an effortless layer of comfort to the home without the weight of a traditional woollen throw.

Each Vera × Creswick alpaca throw is proudly cut and finished at the Creswick mill, continuing a tradition of quality textile craftsmanship in regional Victoria.

Each Vera × Creswick alpaca throw is proudly cut and finished at the Creswick mill, continuing a tradition of quality textile craftsmanship in regional Victoria.

A contrasting rust blanket stitch brings a distinctive finish to the Springmount throw — a subtle detail that gives this timeless piece its own character.

The natural thermal properties of alpaca help release heat in warmer conditions while keeping you cosy when temperatures fall — comfort designed to carry you through the seasons.

With its bespoke colour palette, contrasting stitch and luxurious natural fibres, the Vera × Creswick throw brings warmth, texture and understated elegance to any space.

Surrounded by the beauty of Ballarat, Vera Hotel brings together thoughtful design, local connection and the kind of luxury that invites you to settle in and stay awhile.

Vera x Creswick. A collaboration celebrating local craftsmanship, memorable stays and the simple pleasure of wrapping yourself in something beautifully made. taken in Hotel Vera Ballarat by @hotelbendigo

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WIN The Ultimate Winter Indulgence valued $1,680!

We are giving you the chance to WIN:

• A luxurious stay for two at Hotel Vera, Ballarat including breakfast (valued at $500)

• An award winning Degustation dinner at Chef Hatted restaurant Babae at Hotel Vera (valued at $380)

• A Creswick Luxury Alpaca Winter Pack, including an exclusive Vera Alpaca Throw (valued at $800)

How To Enter:
1. JOIN Creswick Rewards program in the month of August (visit creswickwool.com)
2. FOLLOW @creswickwool @hotelveraballarat @babaeballarat
@hotelbendigo
3. TAG someone you’d love to share this experience with

Our partnership with Hotel Vera is a natural expression of timeless craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and the quiet luxury found in slowing down. Together, we’ve created an experience that celebrates the beauty of regional Victoria, where the warmth of natural fibres meets exceptional hospitality, inviting you to unwind in comfort and reconnect with what matters most.
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#win #visitballarat #winter #australianowned #competition taken in Ballarat, Victoria by @hotelbendigo

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A Weekend Guide to Bendigo’s Under-the-Radar Food and Drink Scene

The Bendigo region may be best known for its gold rush history, but its food and drink scene remains one of Victoria’s best-kept secrets.
Named Australia’s first Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy (https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/bendigo-city-of-gastronomy) in 2019, the Bendigo region has grown into one of the state’s strongest regional dining destinations. Agriculture underpins much of the region’s food culture with many venues drawing on local produce, while nearby Heathcote is home to one of the state’s leading wine regions. Whether you’re planning a weekend away or simply passing through, here’s where to eat, drink and stay this winter.

Eat
Terrae (https://terraebendigo.com.au/) has become one of Bendigo’s defining restaurants, showcasing regional produce – much of it grown in the venue’s own kitchen garden – in a former bank in the Arts Precinct. Handmade pasta, chargrilled meats and seasonal seafood sit alongside smaller dishes such as Jerusalem artichoke, leek and parmesan tart, or fresh tuna with scorched blood orange, avocado, pomegranate, pistachio and lemon thyme. Downstairs, a cellar bar is a fitting stop for dessert and a nightcap.

Stay
Within the area, Hotel Ernest Bendigo (https://hotelbendigo.com.au/) pairs heritage bones with contemporary rooms and original artwork. Ten suites sit above Terrae, so dinner and a nightcap in the cellar bar require nothing more than a trip down the stairs.

By Quincy Malesovas @broadsheet_melb @explorebendigo
@terraebendigo taken in Hotel Ernest Bendigo by @hotelbendigo

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The Bendigo Fine Dining Getaway for Two is an all-inclusive overnight escape with five-star accommodation at Hotel Ernest @hotelbendigo Bendigo, a progressive four-course dinner across Bendigo’s four AGFG Chef Hat restaurants, breakfast for two and station transfers. Everything is taken care of from the moment you arrive.
Less than two hours from Melbourne, discover a touch of Europe in the heart of regional Victoria. Wander grand boulevards, admire gold rush architecture and experience why Bendigo became Australia’s first UNESCO Creative City and Region of Gastronomy.
Experience the rare opportunity to dine at all four of Bendigo’s AGFG Chef Hat restaurants in one seamless evening before retreating to luxury accommodation in the heart of the city. It’s the easiest way to enjoy one of Regional Australia’s most exciting food destinations.
One elegant Thursday night. Everything taken care of.
Book your Package: bendigoguidedtours.com.au/bendigo-fine-dining-getaway
Prefer to travel solo? Book a single package with all the same fabulous inclusions. Send a message to @bendigoguidedtours to book or go to their website. AGFG Chef Hat restaurants include @terraebendigo @le_foyerbgo @thewoodhousebgo @aliumdining taken in Bendigo, Victoria by @hotelbendigo

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