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Tourist Attractions and Businesses Close to River Gardens Axedale

There are dozens of things to do and places to visit within minutes of River Gardens Axedale.

This page will give you a starting point for ideas of what you may like to do whilst staying at our luxury bed and breakfast.

10 Minutes Drive From River Gardens

  • Fishing at Russels Bridge and the reserve at the end of Brownes Lane.
  • Axedale Sand and Gravel Quarrie. Axedale Bluestone Quarrie.
  • O'Keefe Rail Trail.
  • Axedale Turf.
  • Axedale General Store.
  • Axedale Tavern and Coffee House. *Meals (03) 5439 7377 *Highly Reccommended.
  • Axedale Gallery.
  • Axedale Golf Links and Tennis Courts. *(03) 5439 7243 *Very Challenging Golf Links.
  • Axedale Community Market. *The Fourth Saturday Each Month
  • Axedale Wines. *(03) 5439 7380
  • Rivergate Wines. *(03) 5439 7367
  • Bendigo Wine Estate. *(03) 5439 7444

15 Minutes Drive From River Gardens

  • Heathcote Park Raceway.
  • Lake Eppalock Spillway.
  • Lake Eppalock Kiosk. *Specialising in Pizza and Beer
  • Fosterville Gold Mine.
  • Barnadown Run Winery. *(03) 5433 6376
  • Toolleen Hotel and Tin Shed. *Meals (03) 5433 6220
  • Farmers Arms Hotel. *Meals (03) 5449 3201
  • Confectionery Capers. *Worth a look. Note: They do not sell confectionery.
  • Rodilesa Plant Supplies Pty Ltd.
  • Bendigo Greyhound Racing.
  • Bendigo Harness Racing.

20 Minutes Drive From River Gardens

  • Bridgeward Grove Olives.
  • Campaspe River Rapids. *Barnadown area.
  • Sweenies Creek Pottery. *(03) 5439 5793
  • City of Greater Bendigo. *Shop til you drop.
  • Bendigo Art Gallery.
  • Bendigo Pottery.
  • Bendigo Discovery Centre. *Highly recommended.
  • Bendigo Tramways. *Ride the Vintage Talking Tram.
  • Bendigo Woollen Mills. *Sales direct to the public.
  • Bendigo Racecourse.
  • Bendigo Showgrounds Market. *Sundays. Closes 2:00PM.
  • Bendigo Community Farmers Market. *Every second Saturday each month. Closes 1:00PM.
  • Golden Dragon Museum.
  • Central Deborah Gold Mine.
  • Tannery Lane Wineries.
  • Heathcote. *Boutique shopping, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants.
  • Heathcote Winery. *Retail outlet in main street.
  • Heathcote Wine Hub. *Next to the Tourist Information Centre.
  • Heathcote Valley of Liquid Ambers.
  • Heathcote Pink Cliffs.
Axedale

Axedale Tavern and Coffee House.

Axedale

Axedale is situated on the McIvor Hwy just a 20 minute drive from both Bendigo and Heathcote.

Axedale has a General Store, Tavern and Coffee House along with a Gallery and Golf Links.

Axedale provides access to the Campaspe river for fishermen although the river tends to be shallow around the Axedale township. The river is much deeper just out from the River Gardens Bed and Breakfast.

Google map of Axedale.

Bendigo

Bendigo Town Hall

Bendigo

Bendigo in central Victoria has so much to offer. With great shopping, restaurants, pubs and clubs you will be sure to enjoy yourself.

Bendigo has several popular tourist attractions including the Golden Dragon Museum, the Central Deborah Gold Mineand the Bendigo Pottery.

The Bendigo Jockey Club, Harness Racing Club and Greyhounds all have regular meetings. Harness and Greyhounds are only a 15 minute drive from River Gardens.

Heathcote

Heathcote in Central Victoria.

Heathcote

Heathcote could seriously claim to be the wine centre of Victoria.

Producing mainly red wines, the Heathcote district is becoming a popular weekend destination for wine aficionados. You'll find many cellar doors around Heathcote.

Heathcote provides a country town shopping experience. Try Gaffney's Bakery in High Street, you won't regret it.

For more on Heathcote visit the Tourist Information Centre.

Special Local Events

January

  • Centre State Swap Meet - One day event held at Lords Raceway harness racing track.
  • Summer in the Parks - Event runs from early December to late February over summer.

February

  • Summer in the Parks - Event runs from early December to late February over summer.

March

  • Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival.
  • Bendigo International Madison Carnival - A must see event for cycling enthusiasts.

April

  • Bendigo Easter Fair and Street Processions.

May

  • Groovin the Moo.
  • Bendigo Chrysanthemum Show.

June

  • Heathcote on Show.

July

  • Bendigo Festival of Lamb.
  • Australian Sheep and Wool Show - Bendigo Showgrounds.

August

  • Bendigo Writers Festival.

September

  • Bendigo Annual Tulip Display.
  • Chinese Harvest Moon Festival.

October

  • Heathcote Food and Wine Festival.
  • Bendigo Orchid Show.
  • Bendigo Fashion Festival.
  • Bendigo Agricultural Show.
  • Bendigo Heritage Uncorked.
  • Elmore Field Days - Huge three day farming show. Elmore is 25 minutes drive North of Bendigo. Book your accommodation early.
  • Bendigo Cup - Wednesday prior to the Melbourne Cup which falls on the first Tuesday each November. This may cause the Bendigo Cup to be ran in late October or early November each year.

November

  • Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival.
  • Bendigo Caravan & Camping Leisurefest - Huge event at the Bendigo Racecourse.
  • Bendigo Swap Meet - The largest event of its kind for car enthusiasts in the Southern Hemisphere. Event is at the Bendigo Showgrounds over two days. Bendigo accommodation is booked out up to a year in advance.

December

  • Summer in the Parks - Event runs from early December to late February over summer.

Holidays

January

  • New Years Day - 1st January
  • School Holidays
  • Australia Day - 26th January

February

 

March

  • Labour Day Weekend - Falls on the second Monday in March.

April

  • School Holidays
  • Easter - May also fall in late March. Good Friday is the Friday closest to the full moon and that is why Easter dates change each year.
  • ANZAC Day - 25th April

May

June

  • School Holidays
  • Queens Birthday - Second Monday in June.

July

August

September

  • School Holidays
  • Friday before the AFL Grand Final - Holiday is for residents of the City of Melbourne.

October

  • Bendigo Cup - Local holiday in Bendigo. May fall in late October or early November depending on the Melbourne Cup.

November

  • Melbourne Cup - Falls on the first Tuesday in November each year. Many Victorians make a four day weekend of the holiday and visit other parts of the State.

    Important: All Victorians are entitled to the Melbourne Cup holiday unless an alternate local holiday has been arranged.

December

  • School Holidays
  • Christmas Day - 25th December
  • Boxing Day - 26th December
Bed and Breakfast

River Gardens Bed and Breakfast Farm Stay is situated just minutes from the wineries and cellar doors of Axedale, Eppalock, Mandurang, Elmore, Toolleen, Mount Camel, Bendigo and Heathcote.

River Gardens offers a luxury bed and breakfast farm stay on the banks of the Campaspe River. 

Book at either our self-contained unit or our motel-style room for as little as $180 per night.

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River Gardens Axedale
PO Box 9144
91 Brownes Lane
Axedale Victoria 3551
Australia
0425 716 369
axedalerivergardens@gmail.com
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