7-Day Historic Melbourne to Bendigo Self-Drive

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Combine the historical details with the delicious details on this history and doughnuts walking tour of Melbourne. Beginning at Hosier Lane, you'll admire the ever-changing street art and discover why this laneway is what it is. Next, you'll stop at ACDC Lane to see the former city slums that have transformed into street art and high-end restaurants. Next, you'll head to Chinatown to learn about the second oldest Chinatown in the world. Finally, you'll visit Queen Victoria Market.

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Today, you'll leave Melbourne behind and drive to Victoria's fourth-largest city, Bendigo. This vibrant, contemporary town was born out of one of the world's greatest gold rushes. Ever since then it has remained the second-highest producing goldfield in Australia and remains the seventh-largest in the world. Explore its stunning architecture, magnificent gardens, world-class food and wine scene, endless museums and glamourous galleries.

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Today, you'll have time to explore Bendigo. From its vibrant arts to its world-class food and wine, as well as the city's fascinating history at its museums, gardens and galleries, there is so much to explore. Get to know the city today and take a ride on Bendigo's talking tram, tour the Central Deborah Mine, or visit the Golden Dragon Museum.

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Today, you'll leave one gold rush town behind in search of yet another. Today, you'll drive from Bendigo to the inland city of Ballarat. Here, you'll explore the fascinating heritage of this gold rush legacy. From the tree-lined avenues, stunning Victorian and Edwardian buildings and beautiful parks and gardens, the booming riches that the city saw in the 1800s are evident throughout. As well as gold riches, the city is an established foodie destination with an exciting restaurant scene.

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Today, you'll embark on a walking tour of Daylesford, a town in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range known for its natural mineral springs. You'll stop at Daylesford and District Historical Museum, where you can gain further insight and knowledge into the Daylesford township and the untold stories of the people who have made it what it is today. As well as this, you'll tour early Italianate and Grand Victorian architecture and gardens and learn about the region's political history.