Become a Bendigo Ambassador and receive great savings when you take family or friends to exciting attractions or experiences in the region.
The Bendigo Ambassador pass is available to Greater Bendigo residents and entitles the holder to free entry or special offers for a range of Bendigo attractions when accompanied by a full fee paying adult, or when a family ticket is purchased.
The pass holder is eligible for some great offers and discounts when you share fantastic local attractions and experiences with extended family and friends when they visit.
City of Greater Bendigo Manager Tourism and Major Events Terry Karamaloudis said the Bendigo Ambassador Pass had many advantages.
"It’s a great way to be a tourist in your own town with hidden benefits," Mr Karamaloudis said.
"The cost quickly adds up when you’re showing extended family and visitors around various local experiences and attractions but with a Bendigo Ambassador Pass you can enjoy great savings and special offers.
"The pass makes it easier and cheaper for you to accompany friends and relatives so you can all enjoy the best of Greater Bendigo's experiences and have a lot of fun together.
"It's completely free to obtain a Bendigo Ambassador Pass and you can use it all year round, not just during the holidays. The only condition is that you must be a Greater Bendigo resident.
"Fill out your details on our bendigotourism.com website and a Bendigo Ambassador Pass will be emailed directly to your inbox.
"To redeem an offer with the Ambassador Pass, simply visit one of the listed businesses and show your pass."
Golden Dragon Museum Chief Executive Officer Hugo Leschen said the Bendigo Ambassador Pass was a great idea.
"The Golden Dragon Museum welcomes Ambassador Pass holders all year round. Residents with a pass are delighted to receive one free entry to the museum when they bring paying guests to the museum," Mr Leschen said.
"I encourage residents to apply for the pass to reap the benefits. It’s also a great way to support local attractions and experiences at the same time."
Ambassador Pass holders receive one free entry with a full price adult or family ticket at the following businesses:
- Book a Bendigo Tramways Talking Tram Tour - not valid on public holidays
- Book a Central Deborah Gold Mine Experience Tour - not valid on public holidays
- Bendigo Pottery - Interpretive Museum, one free entry
- Book a Bendigo Town Hall and Sandhurst Gaol Tours
- Golden Dragon Museum - one free entry
- Book a Victorian Goldfields Railway Train Ride (Castlemaine - Maldon) excluding event days (Book VGR tickets online with promotion code AMBASSADOR)
- Discovery Science and Technology Centre - one free entry
- Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum - one free entry
The following businesses offer these exclusive offers with the pass:
- Free entry for all into The Great Stupa, bring one or more guests and each person will receive a free Great Stupa pen
- Bring one or more visitors to Star Cinema screening and receive a $5 snack bar voucher
- Bring one or more visitors to any Pinot & Picasso public painting session and receive a 10% discount
- Bring one or more visitors for lunch at Ms Batterhams and receive free coffee or tea (Bookings recommended)
- Bring one or more visitors with you to experience Flow Retreat’s signature 'Flow Experience Package' and receive a $49 gift pack at no cost (Bookings recommended)
- Bring one or more visitors to Balgownie Estate Bendigo and indulge in a complimentary Black Label Wine Tasting experience (normally $10), along with a 10% discount on cheese platters in the same visit. This offer is only for groups of six or less
Please check opening hours before visiting operators participating in the Ambassador Pass scheme. A pass holder may be asked to present identification at participating venues to prove you live locally.