Vintage Talking Tram Tour
Bendigo Tramways has been entwined with the city's identity since 1890, operating as a public transport system until 1972. Step aboard a beautifully refurbished Vintage Talking Tram to uncover Bendigo's fascinating heritage and see the city's key landmarks and monuments.
Sit back, relax, and let the tram do all of the talking!
Students will learn how Bendigo’s goldfield transformed into a prosperous city. Hear about influential characters who left an indelible mark on the city, including a German architect, a British soap maker turned quartz miner and a Russian businessman … not to mention the Chinese, Irish, German and Cornish migrants who made Bendigo their home.
About the Program
Bendigo Tramways has been entwined with the city's identity since 1890, operating as a public transport system until 1972. Step aboard a beautifully refurbished Vintage Talking Tram to uncover Bendigo's fascinating heritage and see the city's key landmarks and monuments.
Sit back, relax, and let the tram do all of the talking!
Students will learn how Bendigo’s goldfield transformed into a prosperous city. Hear about influential characters who left an indelible mark on the city, including a German architect, a British soap maker turned quartz miner and a Russian businessman … not to mention the Chinese, Irish, German and Cornish migrants who made Bendigo their home.
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Objectives
Level 3-4: Community and First contacts
Level 5-6: From Colony to Nation
Level 9-10: Australia and Asia
For further information on learning outcomes and objectives, as well as all other information, please send an enquiry below.