Looking for an easy luxury escape from Melbourne? Bendigo has quietly become one of Victoria’s most exciting regional destinations. As Australia’s first UNESCO Creative City and Region of Gastronomy, the city combines award-winning restaurants, exceptional local wines, fascinating gold rush history and beautiful European-inspired streetscapes with a level of grandeur rarely found beyond our capital cities. 

The Bendigo Fine Dining Getaway brings together the very best of the city in one seamless overnight experience.

Stay in elegant accommodation at Hotel Ernest, a beautifully restored gold-rush bank overlooking Rosalind Park in the heart of Bendigo. Then enjoy our exclusive Four Hats of Bendigo Progressive Fine Dining Experience, an unforgettable evening showcasing all four of Bendigo’s 2026 Chef Hat restaurants in a single night.

Over four indulgent courses, you’ll visit Terrae, Alium Dining, Le Foyer and The Woodhouse, enjoying exceptional cuisine, carefully selected local and regional wines, and the warm hospitality that has helped establish Bendigo as one of Victoria’s leading regional dining destinations.

As you stroll between venues, your host will share stories of the city’s remarkable transformation from muddy goldfields to one of the world’s richest cities and now a recognised centre of food, wine and culture.

The following morning, enjoy breakfast for two at your choice of El Gordo or Hoo-gah, two of Bendigo’s most popular cafés.

For guests wanting to delve deeper into the city’s fascinating past, an optional Historic Bendigo City Walking Tour is available before departing. This relaxed two-hour guided walk reveals the stories, characters and grand architecture that helped shape one of Australia’s most remarkable regional cities.

Whether you arrive by train, drive yourself, or choose to arrange a private driver, every detail has been designed to create a relaxed and memorable getaway.

Your Package Includes

• One night’s accommodation at Hotel Ernest
• Four Hats of Bendigo Progressive Fine Dining Experience
• Four courses across Bendigo’s four 2026 Chef Hat restaurants
• Matched local and regional wines
• Breakfast for two at El Gordo or Hoo-gah
• Complimentary Bendigo Station transfers
• Optional Historic Bendigo City Walking Tour (additional cost)
• Optional private driver transfers from Melbourne (additional cost)

About Hotel Ernest

Located in a beautifully restored nineteenth-century bank building overlooking Rosalind Park, Hotel Ernest combines contemporary luxury with Bendigo’s gold-rush grandeur. Spacious suites, thoughtful service and an unbeatable city-centre location make it the perfect base for your stay.

About the Four Hats Experience

Terrae
Seasonal produce, refined European influences and a commitment to local ingredients, much of it sourced directly from their kitchen garden.

Alium Dining
Contemporary Australian dining showcasing regional produce, thoughtful wine pairings and spectacular views across Bendigo’s historic city centre.

Le Foyer
Fire-led cooking, bold flavours and a stylish atmosphere celebrating the theatre of modern dining.

The Woodhouse
A Bendigo institution renowned for exceptional steaks, wood-fired cooking and consistently outstanding hospitality.

Small numbers. Limited dates. One remarkable overnight escape celebrating the very best of Bendigo food, wine and hospitality.

Vegetarian and Gluten-Free friendly.