Beechworth

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.

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.

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.


 * Ned Kelly cell

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.

Eat


BLYNZZ Coffee Roasters for the best coffee in town. These guys focus on coffee and are a speciality coffee roaster. BLYNZZ are at 43 Ford St, just up the hill.

Go next

 * Wangaratta