The historic town of Beechworth
Beechworth is Victoria’s best preserved gold rush town
Beechworth, originally named 'Mayday Hills' is Victoria’s best preserved gold rush town and is located in the North East of Victoria. Steeped in history and probably most renowned for the discovery of gold and the bush ranger 'Ned Kelly'.
This old goldmining town is a fantastic place to visit and with a plenty of events and festivals all year round, so there is never a dull moment. Its carefully restored colonial buildings, historic precinct and 19th century streets showcase a mix of galleries, collectables, handcrafts, old pubs, cafes, restaurants and of course the famous 'Beechworth Bakery'.
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Beechworth
- 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.