In 1972 after the closing of the Bendigo Tramways as a commuter service, the Bendigo Trust with a lot of local support managed to set up the remaining infrastructure to start the Vintage Talking Tram attraction. It has been operating successfully ever since. At $12.50per adult for a day ticket, it is great value.
The tram travels from one end of the Main town of Bendigo, beginning at the Central Deborah Gold mine and turns around at the Joss House Temple on the northern part of town. As it is a hop on/hop off service there are 3 other stops along the way which you can get off to explore and then rejoin the tram later.
The novelty of having the driver give a running commentary along the route gives the "talking" part to the name. The driver points out all of the attractions and sights along the track and gives a history of them all. Both the driver and the conductor are dressed in uniforms of the period, which add to the overall atmosphere and experience. The bright red exterior, the varnished woodwork and leather upholstery of the interior all added to the mood.
As it was a wet and rainy day, we travelled on the tram in both directions without disembarking. When back at the terminal we decided to catch the tram again to get off in the city where we would find somewhere to eat lunch. After lunch we walked back to the terminal to have a browse around the Central Deborah Gold Mine before heading off.
I would highly recommend this as a must do when visiting Bendigo, as it is an easy and relaxing way to get a taste of the city.
The tram travels from one end of the Main town of Bendigo, beginning at the Central Deborah Gold mine and turns around at the Joss House Temple on the northern part of town. As it is a hop on/hop off service there are 3 other stops along the way which you can get off to explore and then rejoin the tram later.
The novelty of having the driver give a running commentary along the route gives the "talking" part to the name. The driver points out all of the attractions and sights along the track and gives a history of them all. Both the driver and the conductor are dressed in uniforms of the period, which add to the overall atmosphere and experience. The bright red exterior, the varnished woodwork and leather upholstery of the interior all added to the mood.
As it was a wet and rainy day, we travelled on the tram in both directions without disembarking. When back at the terminal we decided to catch the tram again to get off in the city where we would find somewhere to eat lunch. After lunch we walked back to the terminal to have a browse around the Central Deborah Gold Mine before heading off.
I would highly recommend this as a must do when visiting Bendigo, as it is an easy and relaxing way to get a taste of the city.
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| Category | travel photography |
| Settings | f9.5 / @1/125sec / iso4000 |
| Camera | Sony A7Mii |
| Lens | Tamron 28-75mm |
| Location | Bendigo Region Victoria |