Beechworth – worth its weight in gold

Author: Darren Stones
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Beechworth – worth its weight in gold

Beechworth – worth its weight in gold belongs to the following groups:

Australian Travel Photography and Writing - 1 per 24hrs, Country Victoria (Australia) 2 per day, Melbourne & Victoria and Riginals

By Darren Stones

In the foothills of the Victorian Alps, Beechworth is a sight to behold in autumn. With tree lined streets ablaze with colour and a lolly shop to satisfy the choosiest of sweet tooth’s, pack up the car and spend a few days exploring its history.

Loch Street, Beechworth

Beechworth was the town where Ned Kelly won a bare knuckled boxing match which lasted 20 rounds. Today, visitors can experience the one hour Ned Kelly Guided Walking tour that departs from the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre in Ford Street.

Ford Street, Beechworth

Fancy a pie or a coffee and cake? The Beechworth Bakery is a magnet for those with the munchies. The original single storey bakery was erected in 1857, and since then it’s been added to and undergone numerous renovations.

Beechworth Bakery, Beechworth

With fancy street lights and architecture of a bygone gold-mining era, Beechworth is a town that has retained its charm. The Post Office and former Bank of Victoria are two fine buildings which attract the eye at the intersection of Ford and Camp Streets.

Former Bank of Victoria, Beechworth

Post Office

Intersection of Ford and Camp Streets, Beechworth

The historic and cultural precinct features buildings such as the Gold Warden’s Office and Bush Telegraph Station. Most buildings in the precinct are open for inspection. Check for opening hours.

Gold Warden’s Office, Beechworth

A late afternoon stroll can be taken along the shore of Lake Sambell and a picnic area with gas BBQs is located by the lake in the Rotary Park.

Lake Sambell, Beechworth

Spring Creek and the Gorge Scenic Drive are a must. Within a short distance from the town centre, there are waterfalls and rugged granite outcrops.

Spring Creek, Beechworth

Attractions:

Beechworth Visitor Information Centre
Town Hall
Ford Street Beechworth VIC
Phone: 03 5728 8065
www.beechworthonline.com.au

Munchies:

Beechworth Bakery
27 Camp Street Beechworth VIC
Phone: 03 5728 1132
www.beechworthbakery.com.au

The Beechworth Sweet Company
7 Camp Street Beechworth VIC
Phone: 03 5728 2060
www.beechworthsweetco.com.au

Accommodation:

Beechworth Motor Inn
54 Sydney Road Beechworth VIC
Phone: 03 5728 1301
www.beechworthmotorinn.com.au
Proprietors: Robert and Jenelle Ransom

Dining:

Tanswells Commercial Hotel – opened 1853
50 Ford Street Beechworth VIC
Phone: 03 5728 1480
www.beechworthonline.com.au/accom_result1/tanswells-commercial-hotel

Hibernian Hotel – established 1868
40 Camp Street Beechworth VIC
Phone: 03 5728 2028
www.hibernianhotel.com.au

Elana Bailey

What fab images and information Daz. Can’t wait to visit in autumn. Cheers very much, Elana.
Darren Stones replied

Autumn is the best time for sure, Elana. Glad you enjoyed this taster.
Dennis Gay

Darren, You have produced a great tour guide filled with humour, information and excellent photography to back up the narrative.
Beechworth is now on my “must-see-if-I-ever-get-the-chance” list.
GB
D!
Darren Stones replied

Dennis, maybe you like your munchies like me. :)
It’s a beaut spot – well away from the hustle and bustle. Gorgeous scenery and friendly locals. Cheers.
Evita

Wonderful place… excellent images and info thank you… must see for sure !!! :D
Christine Wilson

really fantastic work and you’ve captured the essence of the place well , love it there especially the bakery where they have a jazz band , well they used to!!.
Sharon Perrett

Fantastic Darren, makes me more determined than ever to get to Australia one of these days,, beautiful work, and all of the above comments too :)). You should get a job producing tourist brochures…......I would hire you seeing this as a sample of your work.
Vicki Ferrari

Our built in travel guide, thank you Darren!
damo .

nice write up Darren. I like Beechworth but found the bakery to be very overrated
Jane Keats

Beautiful pics Darren, and great write up! Love Beechworth, but Yack’s got a better bakery damo and I think is even prettier (of course I may be biased about the prettier thing as I grew up in Yackandandah, hehe).
AmandaWitt

Great pics!
Rany Lutz

Super!!
Darren Stones

Thanks everyone. A fantastic town to visit.
Diana-Lee Saville

wow :)) Great stuff!
Diana-Lee Saville