Beechworth

Beechworth is a well-preserved historical town located in the north-east of Victoria, Australia, famous for its major growth during the gold rush days of the mid-1850s. At the 2006 census, Beechworth had a population of 3,227.

Beechworth's many historical buildings are well preserved and the town has re-invented itself and evolved into a popular tourist destination and growing wine-producing centre.

The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Tallangatta & District Football League.

Beechworth is a popular tourist destination. Attractions include Ned Kelly themed displays at the old court house, Burke Museum, waterfalls, Gun Powder Magazine, Newtown Bridge (Stone Bridge), Tail Race (Mining Race), Spring Creek Water Falls, Spring Creek Gorge, Beechworth Asylum ghost tours, lakes, historic buildings, goldfields, walks, the Beechworth Bakery, brewery, the Beechworth lolly shop and night tours. The town is one end point of the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail.

Beechworth Lunatic Asylum is a decommissioned psychiatric hospital located in Beechworth, a town of Victoria, Australia








The Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail is a cycling and walking rail trail in northern Victoria, Australia. It extends from Wangaratta to Bright, with a side branch to Beechworth. Unusually for a rail trail, it is sealed for virtually the entire distance of approximately 95 kilometres.



Motel / Hotels available

1.Armour Motor Inn
2.Best Western Beechworth Motor Inn
3.Carriage Motor Inn
4.Golden Heritage Motor Inn
5.LaTrobe at Beechworth
6.Newtown Park Motel
7.Tanswell's Commercial Hotel

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