Location of Bendigo Exhibition Centre
The Bendigo Exhibition Centre, Prince of Wales Showgrounds is located in Holmes Road which is the extension of Arnold Street. Arnold street runs from McCrae Street (Midland Highway) and passes along side of the Bendigo District Hospital.
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Entry to the grounds is through Gate 3 at the end of Kookaburra Ave.
Accommodation Options
Bendigo offers a wide range of accommodation, varying in comfort and cost. Because, Bendigo is a popular city for multiple major events and activities, late bookings for accommodation can result in lack of accommodation or costly accommodation selection. Book Your Accommodation Early and prevent disappointment.
Accommodation Bookings
Quest Bendigo Serviced Apartments 489 High Street Bendigo 03 5447 0822
Request the special Alpaca Colourbration rate. See www.questbendigo.com.au
The Elm Motel. (31/2 star Budget Motel Chain Accommodation). 454 High St (Calder Hwy) Golden Square
Require clean, comfortable, affordable accomodation with the extra friendly service to help make your stay enjoyable. Make your reservation early.
Visit webiste www.elmmotel.com.au for more details and booking or contact Julie Tresize Phone (03) 5447 7522.
Bendigo Tourism
On-line bookings can also be done through Bendigo Tourism, or by calling Bendigo Visitors Information Centre on 1800 813 153.
For those who choose to stay on site, there are camping and shower facilities available. For further details contact Rod Bowles, Secretary, Bendigo Agricultural Society on (03) 5444 4646.
Food and Meals
Full dining facilities will be available, on site, to participants and the general public throughout the event.
A spit roast dinner will be available between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on Friday night (19 August) and a private alpaca breeders function is scheduled for Saturday night (20 August). Dinner Booking forms can be download from our Forms Section.
The Bendigo District RSL Club, 73-75 Havilah Road, only a short 3-5 minute walk from the main entrance of the showgrounds (Holmes Road). Excellent meals and facilities. A very popular venue with the locals so booking a table is highly recommended. Bookings, call (03) 5442 2950.
An IGA supermarket is also located a short walk (past the RSL) in Wood Street for those choosing to camp at the showgrounds.
Bendigo offers a full range of restaurants and eateries which are located in the main city sector.