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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
www.parks.vic.gov.au
Beechworth Historic Precinct
Offering an insight to life on the early goldfields with a collection of 19th century provincial government buildings
www.explorebeechworth.com.au
Burke Museum
Burke Museum features collections of unusual natural history from the 1860s. The museum is dedicated to the honour of Robert O'Hara Burke, an explorer and Beechworth police officer from 1854 to 1858. Exhibits include Aboriginal artefacts and details of Burke's explorations to cross Australia from South to North from the Victorian settlement in which he lived to the unchartered Gulf of Carpentaria.
www.explorebeechworth.com.au
Chiltern - Mt Pilot National Park
Covering 21,636 hectares, this park includes the striking Mt Pilot Range, Woolshed Falls, box-ironbark forests and several historic goldmining sites.
www.parks.vic.gov.au
Murray to Mountains Rail Trail
A scenic walking and cycling track which spans over 100 kilometres and traverses the ever-changing landscapes of farmland, natural bushland and hidden valleys. Along the way, visit wineries, breweries, gourmet producers and explore historic towns. The trail extends from Wangaratta to Bright and Harrietville, with branches out to Milawa, Beechworth, Yackandandah and Wandiligong. There is also a separate section from Rutherglen to Wahgunyah.
www.ridehighcountry.com.au
Old Beechworth Gaol
Built between 1859 and 1864, this prison operated until 2004. It is now open to the public who can explore this facility on a guided day or historic night tour. Visit Ned Kelly's cell, uncover tales of crimes, escapes and betrayals, and learn what life was like as a prisoner.
www.theobg.com.au