Beechworth is a town in the High Country of the state of Victoria in Australia. It is notable for its historical precinct and associations with outlaw bushranger Ned Kelly.
Understand
Get in
Beechworth can be reached by road from the Hume Freeway at Wangaratta or Wodonga.
Get around
There's no car hire in Beechworth. You'll need your own vehicle or simply walk.
See
Natural
History
The historic precinct contains a number of well-preserved grand buildings from the gold-rush times, and walking among them is like stepping back to the prosperous times of this town.
Do
- Cycle, The old railway line from Beechworth to Wangaratta and also to Bright has been converted into a fully paved railtrail. . There is a downhill cycle from Beechworth, and it would be quite possible to cycle from Beechworth to Everton for lunch and return in a day. Bicycles can be easily hired from Beechworth for the trip.
- Beechworth Honey experience, Cnr Ford & Church Streets (Main Street Beechworth), info@beechworthhoney.com.au. Retail outlet as well as an excellent "tour" on beekeeping.
Buy
Eat
- Beechworth Bakery, 27 Camp St. Near the centre of town. A popular place to buy lunch. Try coffee on the upstairs balcony. So popular, that now they have branches all over Victoria.
BLYNZZ Coffee Roasters for the best coffee in town. These guys focus on coffee and are a specility coffee roaster. BLYNZZ are at 43 Ford St, just up the hill.
Drink
Sleep
- Beechworth on Bridge Motel, 38 Bridge Rd, -36.3696°, 146.677°, +61 3 5728 2244. 2021-06-22
- Armour Motor Inn, 1 Camp St, -36.3609°, 146.6881°. 2021-06-22
- Gorge, 10 Last St, -36.3577°, 146.6834°, +61 3 5728 2867. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. B&B with garden and pool. 2021-06-22
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