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Explore Bendigo Art Gallery

Explore Bendigo Art Gallery

Date : 2023-03-20

As one of the oldest and largest regional galleries in Australia, the Bendigo Art Gallery is a national icon that has contributed significantly to the country’s evolving cultural landscape and played a major role in reconceptualising art as not only accessible but enjoyable for all. Founded in 1887, the Gallery has fast-earned itself a reputation as a leader in the field of fashion exhibitions, with its innovative international shows, public programs and events luring visitors from all over the world.
Also featuring gilt-framed Australian art from the 1850s to the present day, 19th century European paintings, sculptures, indigenous works and decorative arts – this attraction is without a doubt the jewel in the city of Bendigo’s crown.

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A Brief History

The Bendigo Art Gallery was first built at McCrae Street as the Sandhurst Fine Art Gallery. In 1890, it was decided that the art collection required a building with a more commanding presence, and so a revamped Gallery was opened on View Street.
Over the next decade, the building saw further expansion, with its original polychrome red and white Victorian brick facade and heritage galleries largely intact until 1962. The Gallery has since seen a number of multimillion dollar redevelopments, bringing it to the landmark status that it holds today.

Exhibitions

Over the years, the Bendigo Art Gallery has played host to a multitude of high-calibre exhibitions and shows, attracting visitors in their droves yearning for a cultural experience that casts a spotlight on the fashion and contemporary wonders of the world. Over the last decade, the Gallery has hosted major exhibitions the likes of Elvis: Direct from Graceland, Mary Quant: Fashion Revolution, Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion and Marimekko: Design Icon 1951 to 2018, as well as a series of other exhibitions including Frida Kahlo: Her Portraits, Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion, Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits, Modern Love: Fashion visionaries from the FIDM Museum LA, and Grace Kelly: Style Icon amongst others.

For the next few months, art-lovers can expect to take delight in the Paul Guest Prize biennial – a $15,000 non-acquisitive prize and exhibition highlighting contemporary drawing practice in Australia, as well as In Our Time – a group exhibition showcasing four decades of art from China and beyond, as well as Treasures of Dai Gum San – showcasing exquisite artistry across the renowned collection of Bendigo’s Golden Dragon Museum.

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ROSALIND PARK BENDIGO

ROSALIND PARK BENDIGO

Date : 2023-03-22

A SHORT HISTORY OF ROSALIND PARK

Located in the very heart of Bendigo on the corner of View Street and Pall Mall, Rosalind Park is one of Bendigo’s most-loved attractions.

Prior to the goldrush, the area was home to a grassy woodland lining the Bendigo Creek and boasting a chain of deep freshwater pools – an important source of food and water for the Dja Dja Wurrung people. The 1851 goldrush then saw the site transformed into the local Government Camp where it became the focus of public life and administration – shallow shafts, mullock heaps and pudding mills among its defining characteristics.


WHAT TO DO AT ROSALIND PARK
Today, Rosalind Park Bendigo serves as an ideal place for rest, exploration, picnic or play. With 60 acres of grassy open spaces, lush leafy trees, its own playground, ornate statues, and beautiful gardens, people of all ages can visit year-round.

The park features a number of attractions including the Camp Hill Primary School playground, The Poppet Head Lookout Tower with views over Bendigo, an urban forest of elms, oaks, Queensland kauri and Australian teak, as well as a cool, lush fernery, Chinese gardens, the iconic Queen Victoria Gardens featuring Queen Victoria’s statue, the Conservatory gardens and the three Bendigo sister-city gardens. While the children’s playground is only open outside of school hours, all other attractions are accessible at any time, and without an entry fee.

EVENTS AT ROSALIND PARK
Throughout the year, Rosalind Park also serves as a hub for festivals and events, its central location perfect for all sorts of festivities and recreational activities. In the wintertime, the park lights up as part of Bendigo Ignite, with audio-visual installations bringing the gardens to life and injecting warmth and vibrancy into an otherwise chilly season. During summer, a number of music events take place in celebration of the warmer months, and the autumn season sees horticulturists plant thousands of tulip bulbs to create a brilliant floral display for the community to enjoy once springtime comes.

HOW TO GET TO ROSALIND PARK FROM BENDIGO ERNEST HOTEL
Literally a hop, skip and jump away from Rosalind Park, Hotel Ernest guests are perfectly positioned to enjoy all the best that the space has to offer. The sprawling, sun-kissed gardens back onto the hotel, so your stay can be enriched by panoramic views and your afternoons can be spent basking away under the sun or the stars before your return to home base.

WHERE TO STAY IN BENDIGO?
In order to honour the city’s commitment to art and culture, the Bendigo Ernest Hotel merges voguish interior design with an intentional showcase of exquisite art, thereby fashioning a unique experience where guests are truly surrounded by the wonders of creativity.
A stay at the Bendigo Ernest Hotel will perfectly round off your Bendigo arts-based itinerary, not only because of the hotel’s close proximity to the Art Gallery, but because of its commitment to celebrating arts and culture.

Create yourself an entire cultural experience with a ticket to one of the current exhibitions, or simply take a wander through the permanent collections before finding your place amidst the creative surrounds of the Bendigo Ernest Hotel itself where you can while the rest of the day away in a calm and restorative space.

SUITES
Bendigo Ernest Hotel is an immersive experience that combines historic grandeur with modern features. Boasting 10 individualised suites, each room is adorned with alluring Australian art and swept with contemporary aesthetics, luxurious bedding, and designer furnishings – combining to forge a memorable and bespoke stay and perfectly complementing one’s visit to the Bendigo Art Gallery. Hotel check-in is after 2pm. To ensure a smooth and personalised experience, Bendigo Ernest Hotel provides each guest with a unique check-in service complete with a building tour, porter service and a guide of their suite. Complimentary off-street parking is also available at the rear of the building. To view booking terms and conditions click here.


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SUITE 1: ROBIN WALLACE-CRABBE

Date : 2023-03-22

SUITE 1: ROBIN WALLACE-CRABBE

Enter Nude With Black – the stunning artwork of prolific artist Robin Wallace-Crabbe taking pride of place in Suite 1.


Since 1960, Wallace-Crabbe’s works have adorned many public collections at the Australian National Gallery, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Art Gallery of South Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales, National Portrait Gallery, and many regional art galleries and universities – bearing testament to his profound contribution to the country’s cultural landscape. 


His work now adorns the walls of this suite, which is located on the hotel’s garden level and offers access fittings in the bathroom. Opening directly into the outdoor courtyard, it boasts a magnificent flagstone floor dating back to the 1860s, and is suitable for guests with accessibility requirements.


Wallace-Crabbe’s works have never explored one set genre. Elements of abstraction and realism tend to find their way on the canvas, while diverse concepts are made manifest through his pastel drawings and sculptures.


GUEST ACCESS

  • Room key provided by Guest Experience located in lobby upon check-in.

  • Hotel lobby doors (View Street entrance) are open during business hours.

  • Hotel car park door access & after hours entrance is via the numeric code provided in the pre-arrival SMS.

SIZE

  • 53m2 approx

AMENITIES

  • King sized bed

  • Free Parking for one vehicle

  • Minibar

  • Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle

  • Mini fridge with complimentary water & soft drinks

  • Air conditioning – heating & cooling

  • Smart TV with Netflix

  • WiFi

  • Nespresso Machine with Padre coffee pods

  • Tea & milk

  • Iron

  • Joseph Joseph folding table top ironing board

  • Clothes rack

  • Kitchenette

  • Microwave

  • Dishes and cutlery

BED AND BATH

  • Accessible Shower & Seat

  • Toilet with assistance bar

  • Salus Body Wash

  • Salus Nourishing Shampoo

  • Salus Nourishing Conditioner

  • Salus Hydrating Hand Wash

  • Salus Hand & Cuticle Cream

  • Towels

  • Bath Mat

  • Face towels

  • Hairdryer

  • Toilet Paper

  • Tissues

  • Bathrobes x 2

PET FRIENDLY

  • Pet Friendly King Suite

ACCESSIBILITY

  • Accessible Shower

  • Shower Seat

  • Toilet with assistance bar

OTHER

  • Own entrance and exit

  • Ground Floor – no steps

  • Kitchenette

  • Courtyard & Rosalind Park Views

  • All Ernest suites are non smoking rooms.
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SUITE 7: MICHAEL GEORGETTI

Date : 2023-04-03

The bold colors and free-flowing form of Michael Georgetti forge this suite’s wonderment. Bendigo Hotel made use of reclaimed window blinds, the innovative work draws the eye to the room’s majestic four-meter ceilings – exuding joy-inducing energy throughout.


The Georgetti Suite is furnished by RJ Living and Z creations.


We offer a risk-free booking guarantee. You will be refunded the total room rate if you advise us of cancellation 48 hours prior to arrival. To view booking terms and conditions click here.







GUEST ACCESS

  • Room key provided by Guest Experience located in the lobby upon check-in

  • Hotel lobby doors (View Street entrance) are open during business hours

  • Hotel car park door access & hours entrance is via the numerical code provided in the pre-arrival SMS


SIZE

  • 31m2 approx.

  • OUTLOOK

  • Rosalind Park

AMENITIES

  • King sized bed

  • Free off-street parking for one vehicle

  • Mini fridge with complimentary water & soft drinks

  • Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle

  • Air conditioning – heating & cooling

  • Smart TV with Netflix

  • WiFi

  • Nespresso machine with Padre coffee pods

  • Tea & milk

  • Iron

  • Joseph Joseph folding table top ironing board

  • Google Nest

  • Clothes rack

  • Dishes and cutlery



BED AND BATH

  • Shower

  • Toilet

  • Salus Body Wash

  • Salus Nourishing Shampoo

  • Salus Nourishing Conditioner

  • Salus Hydrating Hand Wash

  • Salus Hand & Cuticle Cream

  • Towels

  • Bath mat

  • Face towels

  • Hairdryer

  • Toilet paper

  • Tissues

  • Bathrobes x 2

OTHER

  • Third Floor – many steps (no lift). Select ground or mid-levels suites 1 -5 instead.

  • All Ernest suites are non-smoking rooms.
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SUITE 10: PATRICK HENIGAN

Date : 2023-04-03

For seekers of ultimate fondness, the Patrick Henigan Suite occupies the grandest of the second floor rooms, boasting views towards Pall Mall, View Street and the iconic Alexandra Fountain.


Named after the British-born artist Patrick Henigan, the suite features three of his significant artworks as well as one piece by Stephen Langdon – immersing guests in an artistic fortress that serves to enrich one’s worldly escape.


The Bendigo Hotel suite is furnished by RJ Living and The Feelter, and comprises all the essentials as well as a king bed laden with the finest linen, and a tranquilising spa bath beckoning guests to whisk the day away.


We offer a risk free booking guarantee. You will be refunded the total room rate if you advise us of cancellation 48 hours prior to arrival. To view booking terms and conditions click here.



GUEST ACCESS

  • Room key provided by Guest Experience located in lobby upon check-in

  • Hotel lobby doors (View Street entrance) are open during business hours

  • Hotel car park door access & after hours entrance is via the numerical code provided in the pre-arrival SMS

  • SIZE

  • 47m2 approx.

OUTLOOK

  • View Street & Rosalind Park

AMENITIES

  • King sized bed

  • Free off-street parking for one vehicle

  • Mini fridge with complimentary water & soft drinks

  • Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle

  • Air conditioning – heating & cooling

  • Smart TV with Netflix

  • WiFi

  • Nespresso machine with Padre coffee pods

  • Tea & milk

  • Iron

  • Joseph Joseph folding table top ironing board

  • Google Nest

  • Clothes rack

  • Dishes and cutlery

  • Dining table for 4

BED AND BATH

  • Spa tub

  • Shower

  • Toilet

  • Salus Body Wash

  • Salus Nourishing Shampoo

  • Salus Nourishing Conditioner

  • Salus Hydrating Hand Wash

  • Salus Hand & Cuticle Cream

  • Towels

  • Bath mat

  • Face towels

  • Hairdryer

  • Toilet paper

  • Tissues

  • Bathrobes x 2

OTHER

  • Third Floor – many steps (no lift). Select ground or mid levels suites 1 -5 instead.

  • All Ernest suites are non smoking rooms.
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