I booked the wrong day for my return journey from the USA. I only realized once I had landed. I…read moresent an email asking if they could change the booking. They responded immediately (at 9.00am) and there was no extra charge. I have used this service a few times and I find them reliable, the drivers safe, and they respond to special requests.

It is without any doubt that Castlemaine's Taxis are a fleet not to be reckoned with. Armed with…read moreterrific family of taxi drivers who I believe to be of first class standard, they put my experiences in Melbourne with my M40 Taxi card to shame. So often I would be given a "detour" with my card in Melbourne. This is outrageous behavior, but it sadly does occur all too frequently. Not so in Castlemaine, for there is more than an element of trust within the whole fabric of the fleet. Trust between the drivers and all the their passengers is definately the norm and to my way of thinking, it is carved in stone. I also like it how the drivers are always well-presented and above all friendly despite sometimes being under the pump with the demands people in the community needing such good Taxi service. Needing and getting it delivered from one destination to another safely. One can be definately guaranteed of true professional service with Caastlemaine Taxis.They are only a phone call away.

Well, I wouldn't be using this as some form of public transport, considering that it only runs at…read morecertain times, and really only passes at least once every half-hour or something like that, However, in a way it is still pretty cool that they do have a tram running through the town, though the track was much, much longer at one point. These days, yeah, its a tourist tram that talks about this history of the town, and travels between the mine and the Joss House.

Well, these are basically a collection of sheds and workshops, but it happens to be where the old…read moreBendigo trams are located, namely the ones that travel along the remaining line in the city. This place is interesting, especially since you can check out all of the trams that happen to be used along the route, as well as the workshops out the back (though of course you can't actually enter). Honestly, it isn't bad at all.

We had the pleasure of staying in Bendigo for a lazy Saturday getaway from Melbourne. We had…read moretickets for the talking tram as part of our pass from the Deborah Gold Mine. The tram was surprisingly comfortable compared to the Metro trams in Melbourne. We even managed to secure a ride on the Schaller Tram, which was decked out like you wouldn't believe - comfy sofa, original artwork, paint brushes, pots and spatter everywhere. We loved it!

This is how wine tours should be done…read more We were picked up from our accommodation by Joe, our super friendly driver and host who's set up base in the heart of the region. Joe's not just a chauffeur, he's made it his business to get to know winemakers in the region on a personal level and proved a wealth of knowledge about who's who, and where's best to go. Heathcote is what the Yarra Valley was 20 years ago. It's a renowned wine region, especially for Shiraz, but it's not properly geared up for tourists just yet, so a knowledgable guide is indispensable. This tour will tend to avoid the lager, more corporate wineries, in preference for smaller boutique venues, where winemakers are often on hand to talk through their product and production methods. This was exactly what I was hoping for - if I can buy it at Dan Murphy's, I'm not interested when I'm on a tour. It's the littler places you'll only fine when here that have my attention, and Joe's too. That's why this kind of tour genuinely supports the local industry. We opted for the day tour, consisting of 4-5 wineries and a lunch. There's also a shorter version where you'll be whisked to 2-3 wineries over the course of a morning or afternoon. Go for the day, if you can. It's well sort it. Joe was relaxed, friendly and talkative in a good way. He was happy to accommodate a stop for coffee first thing, and adjust his plans depending on what kind of venue we fancied visiting or wine we felt like tasting. His suggestions were spot on. We benefited from being the only couple on the tour, but I can imagine a great time being had even if the small van was full. Totally recommended to all.

This is probably one of the central attractions in Bendigo, namely because it is one of the many…read moregoldmines. However, unlike the other ones, this mine has been restored so that it is now like a museum. Well, it is a little more than a museum since you can actually descend into the mines and have a looking around, though I probably should point out that you can't quite do it on your own with public liability issues and all that. Actually, the tunnels in the mine stretch for absolute miles, and the lower reaches are also flooded so they also have to be regularly pumped out. Anyway, it is a pretty interesting mine, and the trek down into the depths is certainly something worth doing, though the deeper dives not only take longer, but also require a lot of climbing as well.

This is a really fun, touristy thing to do while in Bendigo. The gold mine is full of really…read moreinteresting facts and all sorts of antiquities. I will say that the exhibits are a bit run down and shabby in areas, but it is well worth the minor fee. Nathan was our gold mine tour leader and he was excellent. He was so knowledgeable, engaging, and friendly. We also took the tram and it was great. It gives you a view of the city that you wouldn't otherwise get and is narrated as you pass various sites.

While not necessarily out of the way (the Bendigo tram stops at the front door, but it only goes…read morepast on an hourly basis) it did take a while for me to walk here from the last pub I visited, and it must have shown because the barmaid asked me if I had been walking for a bit. She then proceeded to tell me about the photos on the wall which showed the pub how it looked in the past, and also told me that there used to be a lady's lounge (at which point one of the old guys blurted out that ladies don't come to the pub anymore). There was a beer garden out the back, but it seemed to be more like a back garden with some tables thrown around, not that it was bad per se, it was just a lot more homely. There is also a room with a pool table as well as a restaurant.

Yummy roast veg salad & salt & pepper squid. Friendly service great helpful staff. Husband had the…read morepork cutlet and loved it. Good size meals and fresh cooked wholesome meals. Will be back if i come to Bendigo again.

Terrific wines from this winery. Get 'em & enjoy 'em heartily Ladys Pass 2012 Shiraz is quite…read morefantastic