Bendigo scenic and historic reserve - several short trails suitable for walking and mountain biking

The Bendigo scenic and historic reserve has several short trails that are suitable for walking and mountain biking. 

The area is a uniquely terraced band of kānuka, along with unequalled views of the Upper Clutha Basin and the farmland and vineyards on the slopes and valleys below.

The main entrance to Bendigo is off SH8 at Crippletown, just north of Lake Dunstan and the Rocky Point picnic and boat ramp area. Here Loop Road goes up the hill, passes through the old Bendigo Township, past the schoolhouse ruins at Schoolhouse Flat to the main historic sites of Logantown and Welshtown and the mining remnants scattered throughout.

Parking and toilets are at Welshtown, along with interpretation panels explaining these sites. Exploration on foot or bicycle is from this point as this is the heart of this entire historic site.