Discovery Science and Technology Centre

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The Discovery Science and Technology Centre is uniquely placed to break down barriers to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics participation, providing hands-on learning experiences to inspire curiosity in people of all ages. It is also home to a brand new, state of the art planetarium. A planetarium for Bendigo, by Bendigo.

The Discovery Science and Technology Centre features over 100 hands-on exhibits, the southern hemisphere’s tallest vertical slide, and Roary – their 2.5m tall and very chatty Tyrannosaurus Rex. For the past 29 years, the centre has given people the opportunity and confidence to be active, engaged citizen scientists and to nurture the next generation of confident, creative thinkers.

Discovery Science and Technology Centre
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Australian Museums and Galleries Association
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Victoria Tourism Industry Council
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Interactive Centre
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Showers
  • Free Wifi
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • Family
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Employ people with disability
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
  • Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
  • Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
  • Provide seating in common areas including reception area
  • Have a doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
  • Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
  • Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
  • Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
  • Have handrails on all your stairways
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
  • Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
11/06/2026

Bendigo

Discovery Science and Technology Centre
7 Railway Place
Bendigo, Victoria

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Ship Status

Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 10th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
11 Sep, 06:00 am
September 11th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Sep, 06:00 am
September 12th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
13 Sep, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 10th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
11 Sep, 06:00 am
September 11th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Sep, 06:00 am
September 12th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
13 Sep, 06:00 am