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Beechworth | Victoria

Located in the foothills of the Alpine region and 270km NE of Melbourne, this well-preserved 1850s goldfields' town is famous for its fine honey-coloured granite buildings. Over 30 buildings are classified by the National Trust; the town is also notable for its colourful autumn foliage. Beechworth was once the centre of the Ovens goldmining region and the National Trust has classified the whole town.

Main Attractions

The Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct is a series of historically significant buildings from the goldrush era. There are interpretations on police life, the legal system and the history of the town's development. The recordings, heard in various buildings, are sometimes humorous sometimes sad but always instructive. They include messages from people such as Ellen Kelly and Elizabeth Scott and transport visitors to another time. Burke Museum, in Loch St, is named after ill-fated Robert O'Hara Burke, who at one time was officer-in-charge of police in the town. There are relics of the goldrush on display at the museum and a 'strand of time', a re-creation of Beechworth's shops as they were over 100 years ago. The Court House (1858), was the scene of many trials involving bushrangers such as Ned Kelly and Harry Power. The Carriage Museum, in Last St, is located in Murray Breweries, which produces gourmet cordials, such as chilli punch and raspberry vinegar; open 7 days a week. Visitors can still fossick for gold and gems in the area, and maps for this and walking tours are available.

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Historic Precinct - Beechworth, Victoria

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Tanswel, Commercial Hotel, Beechworth, Victoria

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Sunset at Ingram's Rock, Beechworth, Victoria

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Beechworth Historic Park surrounds the town and contains significant sites, including Woolshed Falls, Beechworth Gorge and the Yedonbba Aboriginal rock-art site. Nearby is the Mount Pilot Lookout, offering panoramic views of the Murray Valley. The Gorge Scenic Drive starts north of the town and passes through some gold-fossicking areas.

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Beechworth Historic Park

VisitVic | 2009-01-14 | Beechworth claims to be the best preserved gold town in Victoria with more than 30 of its buildings classified by the National Trust. Accommodation in Beechworth ranges from caravan parks to resorts. | read more

Woolshed Falls

karen | 2008-01-31 | Woolshed Falls near Beechworth | read more

The historic town of Beechworth

karen | 2008-01-31 | Beechworth is Victoria’s best preserved gold rush town | read more

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Beechworth. Retrieved March 22, 2010, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/vic/beechworth. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers.

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accommodation

0.0 km Armour Motor Inn
0.0 km Golden Heritage Motor Inn & Cottages
0.1 km Provenance Restaurant and Luxury Suites
0.3 km Carriage Motor Inn
0.5 km Finches of Beechworth
0.5 km Barnsley House Bed & Breakfast
0.5 km Kelly & Wright Luxury Accommodation/Beeches on High
0.7 km 1860 Luxury Accommodation
0.9 km La Trobe at Beechworth
1.0 km Best Western Beechworth Motor Inn
1.2 km Country Charm Swiss Cottages
1.5 km Newtown Park Motel
17.5 km Yackandandah Townshiphill Motel
19.7 km Yellow Cottage

attractions

0.1 km Beechworth Chinese Cultural Centre Museum & Gardens
0.1 km Bridge Road Brewers
0.2 km The Ardent Alpaca
0.2 km Wardens Food and Wine
0.3 km Beechworth Honey Experience
0.3 km Beechworth Gallery
0.3 km Victoria's High Country Brewers
0.4 km The Spa at Beechworth
1.8 km Beechworth Historic Park
14.5 km Gapsted Wines
18.6 km Michelini Wines
18.8 km Eldorado Museum

events

0.1 km Beechworth Oktoberfest
0.3 km Beechworth's Oktoberfest
0.3 km Ned Kelly Weekend Festival 2010
0.4 km Opera in the Alps
0.6 km Beechworth Harvest Celebration
16.0 km Kirbys Flat Pottery Exhibition
17.2 km Yackandandah Folk Festival
17.2 km Spring Migration Festival
19.2 km Italian Connection Rally
19.2 km La Fiera

information

0.2 km Beechworth Visitor Information Centre and Booking Service
17.4 km Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre
19.3 km Myrtleford Visitor Information Centre

tours

1.2 km Adventure Guides Australia (Training Innovations)

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