Friends of Fortuna
Food & Drink - Food Experience Bendigo
Hours:
Gates open from: 10.30am - 4 .30pm
The Friends of Fortuna is an opportunity to take ownership of Fortuna Villa magnificent architecture and historical heritage. Become a friend to attend.
Description
We look forward to your friendship and welcome you to our four open days this year: 29 March 2026, 17 May 2026, 25 October 2026 & 13 December 2026.
• Classical music inside the villa.
• Acoustic tunes in the gardens.
• Wine tastings.
• Plethora of food and wine to choose from including our famous High Tea to purchase from.
• Horse and Carriage Rides.
• Free Tours at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm
• Free Information Sessions in the Quartz Room:
- 11.30am | Lansell & Bendigo Gold by Tom Burrowes
- 1.30pm | Fortuna Villa Yesterday & Today by Paul Banks
- 3.30pm | Bendigo & its rich History by Kim Mawson
22 Chum Street, Golden Square Victoria 3555 Australia
Directions
From the Calder Highway (Melbourne) turn left into Oak Street (at Caltex Service Station). Follow the road around to the next traffic lights, go straight through and continue around the bend then travel 1km up the hill. Turn right into Chum Street, keep driving until you reach the roundabout, take the second exit, our entrance is the next driveway on the left. From the North (Midland Highway) travel through the centre of town past the Alexander Fountain and turn right into Don Street (Beechworth Bakery on the corner). At the next set of traffic lights turn left into Barnard Street. Barnard Street continues into Chum Street. We are located on the right side across from Bendigo Day Surgery.
Plenty of car parking available on site.