Experience one of Victoria’s largest cultural attractions.

The Great Stupa is located just outside of Bendigo, and is the largest Stupa being built in the Western world. It will be 50 metres high and 50 metres square at its base and is being built to last 1000 years.

The largest Buddhist stupa outside Asia

SELF-GUIDED TOUR

Self-guided tours are the best way to explore the Great Stupa for visitors and groups of less than 10 people (groups of 10+ must book).
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Begin in our Visitor Centre where you’ll view an introductory film about who we are and how we came to be in Bendigo. Explore the interfaith Peace Park with your Walking Tour Map. Inside the Great Stupa learn about Buddhist culture and future plans for the project from one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides; all while viewing beautiful relics and statues, including the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace.
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Sit and relax at StupaView Café offering lunch, sweets and barista coffee, teas and iced drinks. The café is open daily from 10:30am to 3pm. Take a memento home with you from the beautiful Great Stupa Gift Shop. Browse our specialty jade, Nepalese gifts, local produce, souvenirs and much more.
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We are a pet friendly site! As long as your animal friend is kept secured at all times (i.e. on a leash). Please be mindful of other animal visitors and clean up after your pet. Pets must dine outside if you’re planning to sit down at StupaView Cafe.
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On weekdays we offer a complimentary buggy service for those needing assistance from the Visitor Centre to the Great Stupa. Please call ahead on 03 5446 7568 to book this service, as guided tours take priority. The buggy transports from the Visitor Centre to the Great Stupa only – it does not go through the Peace Park gardens.

Please Note: Buggy is unavailable from the Thursday 26th December – Wednesday 1st January.
It will be available from the Thursday 2nd January for regular use.

Wheel chairs are available to be used. Please call to inquire about the use of our manual wheel chairs instead.

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ENTRY FEE:

Entry is by donation

Suggested amounts:
Adult $10 | Child $5

 

Bookings not required
(for groups of less than 10)

OPENING HOURS:

Weekdays 9am – 5pm
Weekends 10:30am – 5pm

STUPAVIEW CAFE OPENING HOURS:

Weekdays 9am – 3pm
Weekends 10:30am – 3pm

TOUR DURATION:

We recommend 1.5 hours to explore the site

PARKING:

Ample parking for cars and caravans

ACCESSIBILITY:

Our electric buggy is available on weekdays, please call ahead to book this complimentary service

PLEASE NOTE: Buggy is unavailable from the 26th December – 1st January

All areas accessible by wheelchair.
To book a manual wheelchair please call ahead of time.

What to bring:

To make your tour as comfortable as possible, we recommend bringing these items on your tour (weather dependent).

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A camera (pictures can be taken anywhere on site)
  • Water bottle
  • Hat / sunglasses / umbrella / rain coat / jacket