Beechworth is one of Victoria's best preserved former gold mining towns, situated in the north-east of the state between Wodonga and Myrtleford, and is a popular detour when travelling along the Great Alpine Road between Wangaratta and Bright.

Beechworth's commercial centre extends along Camp Street and Ford Street, presenting an almost unbroken series of elegant buildings and historic shop-fronts, many of which date back to the 19th century. The post office was built in 1869, the former Bank of Victoria (now a gold jewellery store) dates back to 1857, and there are several historic hotels and churches located in the town centre.

The Historic and Cultural Precinct, located in Ford Street, is a major attraction, comprising of the town's old court house, telegraph station, town hall, a museum, and a dark cell which at one time housed the infamous bushranger Ned Kelly.

Beechworth is known for its attractive streets and parks lined with deciduous trees which create an intense colourful display in the autumn.

La Trobe University's Beechworth campus occupies the site of the former Mayday Hills hospital (Beechworth Lunatic Asylum) which was established in 1867. The hospital closed in 1995 and visitors are welcome to explore the site's historical buildings and attractive gardens, located at the southern end of Albert Road.

Located just east of Beechworth's commercial centre is the Lake Sambell Reserve. The reserve features a picturesque lake surrounded by BBQ and picnic areas, with the lake itself being a popular venue for water and boating activities. Fronting Albert Road, the reserve also includes a Chinese garden with a couple of ponds, honouring the district's Chinese gold rush pioneers. Lake Sambell is the starting point of the Beechworth branch of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail walking and cycling path which links up with the main track that goes between Wangaratta and Bright.

For a scenic drive close to the town centre, follow the one-way 5 kilometre Gorge Road route. It begins at the junction of Sydney road where a the Golden Horseshoe Monument commemorates the election in 1855 of a local to parliament. It then runs along the edge of the Beechworth Historic Park with its network of walking trails, geological features and relics of the region's gold mining history including a powder magazine built in 1859. Scenic views towards the Beechworth township and countryside to the west can be enjoyed at a couple of large granite outcrops along the route. The bridge where Gorge Road crosses Spring Creek offers an interesting view of the creek as it cascades downhill along a rocky bed. Gorge Road ends at the Newtown Falls near Ford Street. A viewing platform provides good views of the falls and the Newtown Bridge which was constructed from granite in 1874.

Beechworth's location at the foot hills of the Victorian Alps offers visitors the opportunity to explore a number of surrounding vineyards and to enjoy several scenic drives through the countryside in the area. Lookouts in the area worth visiting are the Murmungee Lookout (south of the small town of Stanley), the Mount Stanley summit (7 kilometres south-east of Stanley) and the Mount Pilot lookout, around 15 kilometres north of Beechworth on the road to Chiltern.

	Beechworth Gaol Built between 1859 and 1864, this prison operated until 2004. It is now open to the public who can tour this facility, visit Ned Kelly's cell and and uncover tales of crimes, escapes and betrayals.
	Beechworth Historic & Cultural Precinct Offering an insight to life on the early goldfields with a collection of 19th century provincial government buildings
	Beechworth Honey Take a free educational honey tour at the Beechworth Honey Experience Centre where visitors learn about the history of honey, beekeeping and watch how honey is extracted before being packed
	Beechworth Sweet Company Step back in time and rediscover the sweets you thought you'd forgotten, with a large range of the finest quality chocolates and sweets and old-fashioned country service
	Bridge Road Brewers A truly unique microbrewery, located in the heart of Beechworth, producing several ales and open to the public for cellar door tastings, sales and tours

	Beechworth Chinese Cultural Centre A collection of artifacts and information relating to the contribution the Chinese made to the region
	Burke Museum Learn about life on the Beechworth goldfields, discover the story behind legendary bushranger Ned Kelly and view a variety of changing exhibitions

	Beechworth Historic Park A 1080 hectare park including significant goldmining sites, eucalyptus and native cypress pine forests, winding creeks, steep gullies and rugged granite outcrops
	Chiltern - Mt Pilot National Park Covering 21,565 hectares, this park includes the striking Mt Pilot Range, Woolshed Falls, box-ironbark forests and several historic goldmining sites
	Murray to Mountains Rail Trail A scenic walking and cycling track from Wangaratta to Bright with a branch extending out to Beechworth and a section from Wahgunyah to Rutherglen

	Beechworth Celtic Festival Celebrating the district's Celtic past, present and future with concerts, performances, workshops and street parades
	Harvest Celebration A weekend festival celebrating the produce of the local region with food and wine exhibitions, cooking demonstrations, live music and children's activities

Beechworth, Victoria Official visitor guide with details of the town's history, attractions, events, shopping facilities, accommodation and wineries

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