Entry/Admission is absolutely free.
Howitt’s Campsite located Sedgwick Rd, Sedgwick.
Burke and Wills Campsite Mia Mia located Sutton Grange Road, Mia Mia [near Redesdale].
Burke and Wills Campsite Knowsley located Hume Highway and Barnadown Road, Knowsley.
Burke and Wills River Crossing located Sandy Creek Road/Barnadown Road, Barnadown.

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Burke and Will’s on their famous 1860 expedition camped at 3 known localities within the region, they are Mia Mia, Knowsley and Barnadown bridge. After taking a few wrong turns the expedition got lost near Redesdale.

Fearing the worst a search party led by Howitt in 1962, was out sent to find the pair, the party camped the night inside a 700-year old tree which, protected from Australia’s harsh weather conditions.

These early explorers had led the way for New Settlers to the area

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You can be guided through Bendigo’s parks following many significant steps in central Victoria’s history?

By appointment only - You can meet your friendly guide at wwwlive.
We are located inside the historic Bee-Hive Stores.

Visit significant sites/places
*Traditional Sites; Rock shelters - Rock pools - Scared trees - Art sites - Corroboree sites and more.
*Past Industry; Sheep Farms/Stations - Eucalypts - Honey - Timber - Gold - Other industry
*Bush Rangers, places of interest.

Visit wildlife fauna*Improve your chances of seeing rare and endangered fauna hire a guide.
*Visit fauna in captivity

Visit Flora and vegetation
*Can include large old trees - Parks - Reserves - Gardens - Waterways.

Visit spectacular scenic sights
*Lookouts and other vantage points

Visit old Cemeteries
*The Chinese burial grounds at White Hills Cemetery is reputed to be one of the oldest European burial grounds in Australia.

Activity options may include but, are by no means limited to;
*Gold Prospecting with Pans or Detectors *Swimming *Bush walk, sight seeing and nature study.
*Rabbitting with Ferrets *Fishing *Yabbying (due to the natural habit of the Yabby this activity only operates - Sept. to March.)

For more information and details about *Tours *Destinations *Add on’s and Extra’s, please contact admin@bendigolive.com