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Leisure Sports
Exercise on a holiday… not my cup of tea, but each to their own haha! Enjoy!
The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is the perfect way to discover the diverse and ever-changing landscape of North East Victoria – from natural bushland to verdant farmland, delightfully unexpected hidden valleys and some of Australia’s most spectacular mountain ranges. Along the ride (no matter which leg you choose) you’ll savour some of Australia’s finest gourmet produce, renowned wines, and handcrafted beer. Ride over 100 kilometres of sealed and off-road trails, which provide the perfect link between the popular tourist towns of Wangaratta, Beechworth, Rutherglen, Bright and Myrtleford.
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Murray to Mountains Rail Trail (Stage 2)
The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is the perfect way to discover the diverse and ever-changing landscape of North East Victoria – from natural bushland to verdant farmland, delightfully unexpected hidden valleys and some of Australia’s most spectacular mountain ranges. Along the ride (no matter which leg you choose) you’ll savour some of Australia’s finest gourmet produce, renowned wines, and handcrafted beer. Ride over 100 kilometres of sealed and off-road trails, which provide the perfect link between the popular tourist towns of Wangaratta, Beechworth, Rutherglen, Bright and Myrtleford.
The Beechworth MTB Park has cemented its position as one of the High Country's favourite mountain biking destinations. Escape to a techy singletrack paradise in a natural bushland setting that offers granite features galore, hand-shaped gaps and tabletops, plenty of climbing and some great descents, plus a trail surface that impossibly gets even better with rain!
Beechworth MTB Park
117 Alma Rd
The Beechworth MTB Park has cemented its position as one of the High Country's favourite mountain biking destinations. Escape to a techy singletrack paradise in a natural bushland setting that offers granite features galore, hand-shaped gaps and tabletops, plenty of climbing and some great descents, plus a trail surface that impossibly gets even better with rain!
Unique things to do
Set in the heart of the decommissioned Mayday Hills Lunatic Asylum at Beechworth, this escape rooms offers a unique glimpse into the past of this historic gem.
The escape rooms make use of several buildings within the 1867 footprint of the hospital, all of which remain largely unchanged today.
With the exhilaration of racing the clock to solving these immersive puzzles and uncover the mysteries of a world gone by, it is no wonder Escape Rooms are growing in popularity the world over.
Suitable for the whole family, this experience is a must do for those looking for a challenging and fulfilling experience while visiting the region.
With plenty of onsite parking and other co-located activities, you are sure to loose yourself in the beauty of the grounds.
Mayday Escape Rooms
25 Kurrajong WySet in the heart of the decommissioned Mayday Hills Lunatic Asylum at Beechworth, this escape rooms offers a unique glimpse into the past of this historic gem.
The escape rooms make use of several buildings within the 1867 footprint of the hospital, all of which remain largely unchanged today.
With the exhilaration of racing the clock to solving these immersive puzzles and uncover the mysteries of a world gone by, it is no wonder Escape Rooms are growing in popularity the world over.
Suitable for the whole family, this experience is a must do for those looking for a challenging and fulfilling experience while visiting the region.
With plenty of onsite parking and other co-located activities, you are sure to loose yourself in the beauty of the grounds.
Originally built as the Beechworth Athenaeum in 1857, The Robert O’Hara Burke Memorial Museum was named in honour of Robert O’Hara Burke, the famous explorer and former Beechworth Superintendent of Police, after his death at Coopers Creek in 1861 during the Burke and Wills expedition. The collection includes Burke’s own bible, inscribed revolver and saddlebags used in the ill-fated expedition.
The Museum boasts a fascinating and historically significant collection of more than 30,000 individual items, many dating back more than 150 years. The collection includes a large collection of 19th Century native animal and birdlife taxidermy, significant Gold Rush era artefacts, and the “Street of Shops”, a unique recreation of Gold Era Beechworth.
A new section of the museum, the Ned Kelly Vault, opened in the former Sub Treasury building of the Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct in 2014. This collection is the most comprehensive of its type in regional Australia and includes the original death mask of Ned Kelly and numerous original items relating to the bushranger and his Gang.
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Burke Museum
Loch StreetOriginally built as the Beechworth Athenaeum in 1857, The Robert O’Hara Burke Memorial Museum was named in honour of Robert O’Hara Burke, the famous explorer and former Beechworth Superintendent of Police, after his death at Coopers Creek in 1861 during the Burke and Wills expedition. The collection includes Burke’s own bible, inscribed revolver and saddlebags used in the ill-fated expedition.
The Museum boasts a fascinating and historically significant collection of more than 30,000 individual items, many dating back more than 150 years. The collection includes a large collection of 19th Century native animal and birdlife taxidermy, significant Gold Rush era artefacts, and the “Street of Shops”, a unique recreation of Gold Era Beechworth.
A new section of the museum, the Ned Kelly Vault, opened in the former Sub Treasury building of the Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct in 2014. This collection is the most comprehensive of its type in regional Australia and includes the original death mask of Ned Kelly and numerous original items relating to the bushranger and his Gang.
Built in 1858, the Telegraph Station is one of a suite of beautifully preserved Gold Era buildings which make up the Beechworth Historic & Cultural Precinct. It once linked the town to the outside world through the medium of Morse Code. This revolutionary new communications tool was the Internet of its day, enabling fast delivery of messages, including news of the famous Kelly Gang siege at Glenrowan which was transmitted from this building. The Telegraph Station is also home to the pioneering work of the early surveyors who planned the well laid out streetscape of Beechworth and other surrounding towns. Exhibits of the tools of the profession are available for viewing and visitors can experience the operations first-hand.
Today, the building remains one of the busiest telegraph offices in the world, supported by the international Morse Code Fraternity. With the help of our Morse Code experts, visitors to the building can still send telegraphic messages anywhere in Australia or overseas using this early system of electronic communication.
Visitors can also view the excellent audio-visual experience that recreates Beechworth’s development as well as the Oral History Room with recordings of local residents, giving first-hand accounts of life in the town. A new exhibition on the Beechworth Railways and Transportation will also enthral train buffs, young and old.
Beechworth Telegraph Station
92 Ford StBuilt in 1858, the Telegraph Station is one of a suite of beautifully preserved Gold Era buildings which make up the Beechworth Historic & Cultural Precinct. It once linked the town to the outside world through the medium of Morse Code. This revolutionary new communications tool was the Internet of its day, enabling fast delivery of messages, including news of the famous Kelly Gang siege at Glenrowan which was transmitted from this building. The Telegraph Station is also home to the pioneering work of the early surveyors who planned the well laid out streetscape of Beechworth and other surrounding towns. Exhibits of the tools of the profession are available for viewing and visitors can experience the operations first-hand.
Today, the building remains one of the busiest telegraph offices in the world, supported by the international Morse Code Fraternity. With the help of our Morse Code experts, visitors to the building can still send telegraphic messages anywhere in Australia or overseas using this early system of electronic communication.
Visitors can also view the excellent audio-visual experience that recreates Beechworth’s development as well as the Oral History Room with recordings of local residents, giving first-hand accounts of life in the town. A new exhibition on the Beechworth Railways and Transportation will also enthral train buffs, young and old.
The Old Beechworth Gaol is one of Australia’s most significant post European cultural sites. Its role in the chain of events that led to the execution of Ned Kelly is significant as it housed Ned’s mother, Ellen Kelly, many of the Kelly sympathisers and Ned himself, alongside his brother Dan and the rest of the Kelly gang. The Gaol was constructed in the 1860's with granite quarried onsite and remains a stunning example of gold rush architecture. Fascinating guided tours are available; of the Old Beechworth Gaol: Midweek tours commence at 11:00am; Weekend tours commence at 11:00am and 1:00pm. Tour duration is approximately one hour. Tickets can be purchased at the Café at the Old Beechworth Gaol or online. The Old Gaol Café is open from 9:00am to 2:00pm everyday. Locally roasted Sixpence Coffee and locally sourced cakes are available. Come and sit by the fire and relax or take a tour.
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Old Beechworth Gaol
Ford StreetThe Old Beechworth Gaol is one of Australia’s most significant post European cultural sites. Its role in the chain of events that led to the execution of Ned Kelly is significant as it housed Ned’s mother, Ellen Kelly, many of the Kelly sympathisers and Ned himself, alongside his brother Dan and the rest of the Kelly gang. The Gaol was constructed in the 1860's with granite quarried onsite and remains a stunning example of gold rush architecture. Fascinating guided tours are available; of the Old Beechworth Gaol: Midweek tours commence at 11:00am; Weekend tours commence at 11:00am and 1:00pm. Tour duration is approximately one hour. Tickets can be purchased at the Café at the Old Beechworth Gaol or online. The Old Gaol Café is open from 9:00am to 2:00pm everyday. Locally roasted Sixpence Coffee and locally sourced cakes are available. Come and sit by the fire and relax or take a tour.
Beechworth Gold Gemstone and Gold Gallery is a family owned business, which started in 1998.
Beechworth Gold is housed in the beautiful former ‘Bank of Victoria’ built in 1861. During the gold rush of the 1850s all the gold discovered was assayed in the vault within the building.
As the former Bank of Victoria played such a significant role in the gold rush, the gold vault has been opened to the public. Working with The Burke Museum, Beechworth Gold holds small rolling exhibitions throughout the year. Come in and see the giant gold panner and famous gold horseshoes.
Did you know Beechworth is also known for its range of gemstones found in the rivers and streams? Beechworth Gold has huge range of gemstone specimens for sale and their amazing agate slice stained glass window is a must see.
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Beechworth Gold
29 Camp StBeechworth Gold Gemstone and Gold Gallery is a family owned business, which started in 1998.
Beechworth Gold is housed in the beautiful former ‘Bank of Victoria’ built in 1861. During the gold rush of the 1850s all the gold discovered was assayed in the vault within the building.
As the former Bank of Victoria played such a significant role in the gold rush, the gold vault has been opened to the public. Working with The Burke Museum, Beechworth Gold holds small rolling exhibitions throughout the year. Come in and see the giant gold panner and famous gold horseshoes.
Did you know Beechworth is also known for its range of gemstones found in the rivers and streams? Beechworth Gold has huge range of gemstone specimens for sale and their amazing agate slice stained glass window is a must see.
Beechworth Sweet Co has been bringing delicious childhood fantasies to life for the young and young-at-heart for more than 20 years. Visiting our store is a complete sensory experience with wonderful delights to surprise you around every corner.
Whether it’s the whimsically decorated windows, finding Mr Frog, or the visual feast of brightly coloured lollipops, the sweet smell of fudge being made on the premises, tantalising chocolates or the range of unique and zany non-confectionary gift
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The Beechworth Sweet Co.
7 Camp StBeechworth Sweet Co has been bringing delicious childhood fantasies to life for the young and young-at-heart for more than 20 years. Visiting our store is a complete sensory experience with wonderful delights to surprise you around every corner.
Whether it’s the whimsically decorated windows, finding Mr Frog, or the visual feast of brightly coloured lollipops, the sweet smell of fudge being made on the premises, tantalising chocolates or the range of unique and zany non-confectionary gift
Parks & Playgrounds
ocated less than 1 km from the town centre, Queen Victoria Park is large park shaded by giant heriatge listed tress. The site of the park was reserved in 1858 with a granite outcrop as the central feature. An elaborate design by Hungarian artist J A Rochlitz won a design competition the following year, with prison labour helping clear the site and the first exotic trees were planted in 1861.
Over the years the park has played host to many activities including croquet, camping, concerts and picture shows and is now a popular picnic spot for locals and visitors alike.
Pack a picnic rug or claim one of the tables and chairs, undercover or out in the open, with free BBQ facilities provided. Children will be kept entertained with a popular playground area.
Wander down the commemorative avenue, or inspect the two large cannons that were mounted in 1900 atop of the large granite outcrop.
Facilities: Free electric BBQs, covered eating area, outside picnic tables, play ground, public toilets and car park
Queen Victoria Park
ocated less than 1 km from the town centre, Queen Victoria Park is large park shaded by giant heriatge listed tress. The site of the park was reserved in 1858 with a granite outcrop as the central feature. An elaborate design by Hungarian artist J A Rochlitz won a design competition the following year, with prison labour helping clear the site and the first exotic trees were planted in 1861.
Over the years the park has played host to many activities including croquet, camping, concerts and picture shows and is now a popular picnic spot for locals and visitors alike.
Pack a picnic rug or claim one of the tables and chairs, undercover or out in the open, with free BBQ facilities provided. Children will be kept entertained with a popular playground area.
Wander down the commemorative avenue, or inspect the two large cannons that were mounted in 1900 atop of the large granite outcrop.
Facilities: Free electric BBQs, covered eating area, outside picnic tables, play ground, public toilets and car park
The Beechworth Town Hall Gardens were given life by noted 19th century botanist, Baron Ferdinand von Muller, who sent trees and seeds from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne.
These gardens have been open public space since 1857. The rotunda, fountain and two urns are in their original positions, dating from 1876. Many trees from the original plantings are on the National Trust Significant Tree Register. A story board has been erected on site with information about these historical gardens.
Town Hall Gardens
The Beechworth Town Hall Gardens were given life by noted 19th century botanist, Baron Ferdinand von Muller, who sent trees and seeds from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne.
These gardens have been open public space since 1857. The rotunda, fountain and two urns are in their original positions, dating from 1876. Many trees from the original plantings are on the National Trust Significant Tree Register. A story board has been erected on site with information about these historical gardens.
A great playground on the beaches of lake Samble, bbqs and tables also
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Lake Sambell Reserve
A great playground on the beaches of lake Samble, bbqs and tables also
Newtown Park
45A Bridge RoadPlayground and tennis courts