Bendigo ranked top Aussie tourist town

Victorian gold rush era regional town Bendigo has taken home the travel crown for the 2024 Wotif Aussie Town of the Year

Australian travel site Wotif.com announced the winners of their 2024 Aussie Town of the Year Awards which has seen the Victorian town of Bendigo taking home the travel crown.

Bendigo is renowned for its gold rush legacy, dating back to the 1850s. The town also offers some first-rate cultural experiences, including the Djaa Djuwima First Nations Art Gallery and the Bendigo Art Gallery, one of Australia’s largest and most innovative regional galleries.

While the town's diverse food and drinks scene led to the city being recognised as Australia’s first UNESCO Creative City and Region of Gastronomy.

The awards, now in their seventh year are decided by a Wotif data index that looks at accommodation affordability, quality, and traveller satisfaction of Wotif users.

Research conducted by Wotif also revealed that around 70 per cent of Aussies are planning on travelling domestically this year, 9 per cent more than last year. Over a quarter of respondents (27 per cent) said that they will be travelling locally rather than overseas due to cost.

Wotif Travel Expert, Sarah King, says, “Aussie travellers are driven by a curiosity to experience the world around them and it’s fantastic to see that pursuit of discovery leading many to find culture close to home.

“As one in five (20%) Aussies are planning a trip during the upcoming Easter long weekend and over half (56%) plan on taking advantage of school holidays for local getaways, these awards provide the ultimate inspiration for those planning their travels for the year ahead.”

So with that in mind, get your road trip planning into gear and check out the winners for 2024.

This article first appeared on Carsales.