Gold rush history meets modern-day foodie hub at Bendigo, Australia’s first UNESCO Creative City and Region of Gastronomy. Just a 2-hour drive inland from Melbourne, this lively rural town is the perfect spot for urban adventurers to enjoy a weekend getaway. There are enough farmers’ markets, wineries, craft-beer breweries, and award-winning cafés and restaurants to entertain even the most discerning palettes in Bendigo, after which you can experience Gold Rush history at the Central Deborah Gold Mine, go bushwalking in Greater Bendigo National Park, or relax by the waterside at Lake Eppalock. If you’re looking for a camping upgrade, Bendigo also has a surprising selection of glampsites. Snuggle up in a bell tent beneath the stars, rent a family-sized safari tent set on acres of farmland, or cosy up around a communal campfire before spending the night in a luxury glamping tent.