Many European cities have Hop-on Hop-off tours. This is a simple and popular way for many tourists to get a first impression of the city, have an interesting time, get acquainted with the main attractions and learn some details about the history of the new place.

Bendigo also has a similar tour option. But these tours are not conducted on buses, but vintage trams. And each such beautiful vehicle has its route that tells about a certain part of the city.

One of the most popular routes for tourists is traveling by tram Dja Dja Wurrung. During the trip, tourists will learn not about the gold rush or modern life in Bendigo, but about what was on this territory more than 10,000 years ago. This is the history of indigenous peoples, their beliefs and traditions. Moreover, the tram is decorated with bright pictures in the national style.

If you want to not only ride the trams but also visit the museum, you should go to the oldest operating Tram Depot in Australia. There is an incredibly rich exposition. It covers several areas at once: from street planning and building houses, to the history of trams. You should pay attention to the trams, which were once used as housing during the difficult times of war. Moreover, you can also see how old cars are restored so that they become suitable for use not only on tourist routes.

By the way, this depot works not only as a museum. It successfully fulfills its main function: tram repair. Some of them even come there from Melbourne, because the most qualified tram repair specialists live and work in Bendigo.

Today, the Bendigo Tram Depot is the largest tourist depot in Australia. It receives more than 40,000 visitors annually.