Bendigo is just 90 minutes travelling by car from Melbourne and is also well serviced by buses and trains. There is even a small airport located just outside Bendigo for regional airlines.
We suggest you start here as you begin to plan how you will get to Bendigo. If you would like additional assistance, The Bendigo Visitors Centre would be delighted to help you.
Everything in Bendigo is only "just around the corner". Venues and attractions are close by and easy to get to. Click here to access a range of maps to help you get around Bendigo and its surrounds. There will be a shuttle bus between selected accommodation venues and LaTrobe University (see Accommodation options).
Bendigo is rich in its history, particularly in regards to the Gold Rush, as well as rich in its different cultures. There are lots to see and do in Bendigo, and it is also a great place to begin to explore Australia. The Bendigo Visitors Centre is a perfect place to start your journey and see what is on offer.
We suggest you start here as you begin to plan how you will get to Bendigo. If you would like additional assistance, The Bendigo Visitors Centre would be delighted to help you.
Everything in Bendigo is only "just around the corner". Venues and attractions are close by and easy to get to. Click here to access a range of maps to help you get around Bendigo and its surrounds. There will be a shuttle bus between selected accommodation venues and LaTrobe University (see Accommodation options).
Bendigo is rich in its history, particularly in regards to the Gold Rush, as well as rich in its different cultures. There are lots to see and do in Bendigo, and it is also a great place to begin to explore Australia. The Bendigo Visitors Centre is a perfect place to start your journey and see what is on offer.
Conference Venues
LaTrobe University Bendigo Campus will be the main conference venue and major sponsor for the conference. LaTrobe University welcomes chaplains from around the world to experience its campus facilities including the Student Lounge, the new Health Sciences Building, various lecture theatres and break-out rooms.
Have a look at the virtual tours that LaTrobe Bendigo has available. They will show what a great location we will have access to during the conference. Just click here: Virtual Tours
Have a look at the virtual tours that LaTrobe Bendigo has available. They will show what a great location we will have access to during the conference. Just click here: Virtual Tours
The Ulumbarra Theatre is a brand new entertainment complex within the heart of Bendigo. It will be the location for our Mult-Faith Panel: Chaplaincy at the Coalface. This will be moderated panel with opportunities for questions and feedback.
The All Seasons Hotel Bendigo is not only one of our accommodation venues, it is also the venue for our closing Conference Dinner, to be held on the Thursday evening.