ATTRACTIONS NORTH BENDIGO VIC

PepperGreen Farm is a social enterprise division of Access Australia Group (AAG) a not-for-profit organisation that supports people through targeted education, employment, social inclusion and social enterprises. PepperGreen Farm has been developed as a tourist, education and employment precinct, providing tourist attractions and experiences to visitors and the community, school and community workshops and programs on environmental practices, horticulture and biodiversity. What's on offer at the Farm: school educational programs, artisan studios and displays, retail shop including local produce and gifts, farm kitchen meals, and cafe tram treats, workshops and activities, home to the Deaf and hard of hearing Hub, 'pick and pay' fresh garden produce, Eco Pod room hire, recycled and up-cycled items, custom order products, plant nursery, monthly themed markets, therapeutic horticulture program, environmental and biodiversity projects, heritage tours, private events - bookings for large groups essential, supported employment, volunteer opportunities, garden displays, employment enterprise services, home to the oldest Chinese kiln outside of Asia. PepperGreen Farm is easily accessible by train, bus and the Bendigo Vintage Talking Tram. There is ample onsite parking available. ...

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Bendigo Joss House Temple is temporarily CLOSED. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. At the heritage-listed Bendigo Joss House Temple you can discover more about the Chinese migrants who came to Bendigo in search of gold so long ago. The Bendigo Joss House Temple, a Chinese place of worship, was opened in 1871. Standing for over a century, the Bendigo Joss House Temple is one of the few remaining buildings of its type in Australia. It comprises a Caretaker's Residence, Temple and Ancestral Hall. The main temple is dedicated to Guan-Di, the god of war and prosperity. The Chinese saw Guan-Di as a wise judge, guide, protector and provider of wealth and prosperity. Constructed with locally hand-made bricks and painted red - symbolising the traditional Chinese colour denoting happiness, strength and vitality - the Bendigo Joss House Temple is an important part of Bendigo's cultural history. The Bendigo Joss House Temple is located at the Northern terminus of Bendigo's iconic Vintage Talking Tram Tour. ...