Beechworth Australia has a temperate climate and loam soils with clay and gravel parent material, so excellent wines are produced in the area. It is a sunny place, around 1200 yards above sea level, with interesting topography. Beechworth is part of the Indigo Shire, found to the North East of Victoria and was founded in 1853, when its unique story began.
The economy relies on agriculture, unlike its original driving force, namely gold, as evidenced by the town's logo, which is a golden horseshoe.
Known best for its gold mining past, the town has well preserved relics that bear testimony to this period. For instance, amongst the wide range of accommodation, rooms at one business have been created from old coach houses. In addition, Lake Sambell, a popular recreational area, was originally a site where hydraulic sluicing took place.
There are a number of dams that provide venues for swimming, fishing or simply picnicking. A visit to the nearby Woolshed Falls north of Beechworth reveals a spectacular waterfall.
Beechworth is a popular tourist destination and residents take great pride in their town as seen by the first place achieved in the 'Australian Tidy Towns' Awards in 2009/2010 by its hard-working recipients. In addition, they won a prestigious award for litter prevention and an award for energy innovation.
Whether the area is explored privately on foot, by guided tour, or from the seat of a mountain bike, the historic past combines well with the exquisite beauty of the surrounds to provide an unforgettable experience.
Festivals are popular and draw people to the area to share the celebrations of historic events in the town's history. One such festival is to remember the hearing that convicted the violent outlaw Ned Kelly, in 1880 during August. His hearing was held in Beechworth, hence the commemoration.
Each year the families of Chinese that came over during the rush for gold finding a home in the Ovens hold a Chinese festival to celebrate their cultural heritage. They quickly formed a China Town, which still exists today. Other festivals and functions founded on past historic events occur throughout the year and attract visitors with a taste for different types of experiences.
People with four-wheel-drive vehicles can also experience the town in a unique way, following challenging tracks that pass around or through forests and old mining sites or abandoned hamlets. A steep road up to the summit of Mt Stanley is worth the effort for the views.
Mountain bikers can enjoy spellbinding rides as they cycle the easily accessible Mountain Bike Parks which have the reputation of being virtually unrivalled in Australia. The walkers have many options, among which is the 'Chiltern - Mt Pilot' Park which contains the highest number of species of reptiles, birds and mammals of all Box-Ironbark sites.
Shopping in Beechwood Australia offers its own experience, as would a trip to the Burke Museum or an art gallery; while an evening spent enjoying some excellent local wines, before heading off on a ghost hunt, would round off a visit to this unusual destination with an abnormally wide range of fascinating things to experience.
The economy relies on agriculture, unlike its original driving force, namely gold, as evidenced by the town's logo, which is a golden horseshoe.
Known best for its gold mining past, the town has well preserved relics that bear testimony to this period. For instance, amongst the wide range of accommodation, rooms at one business have been created from old coach houses. In addition, Lake Sambell, a popular recreational area, was originally a site where hydraulic sluicing took place.
There are a number of dams that provide venues for swimming, fishing or simply picnicking. A visit to the nearby Woolshed Falls north of Beechworth reveals a spectacular waterfall.
Beechworth is a popular tourist destination and residents take great pride in their town as seen by the first place achieved in the 'Australian Tidy Towns' Awards in 2009/2010 by its hard-working recipients. In addition, they won a prestigious award for litter prevention and an award for energy innovation.
Whether the area is explored privately on foot, by guided tour, or from the seat of a mountain bike, the historic past combines well with the exquisite beauty of the surrounds to provide an unforgettable experience.
Festivals are popular and draw people to the area to share the celebrations of historic events in the town's history. One such festival is to remember the hearing that convicted the violent outlaw Ned Kelly, in 1880 during August. His hearing was held in Beechworth, hence the commemoration.
Each year the families of Chinese that came over during the rush for gold finding a home in the Ovens hold a Chinese festival to celebrate their cultural heritage. They quickly formed a China Town, which still exists today. Other festivals and functions founded on past historic events occur throughout the year and attract visitors with a taste for different types of experiences.
People with four-wheel-drive vehicles can also experience the town in a unique way, following challenging tracks that pass around or through forests and old mining sites or abandoned hamlets. A steep road up to the summit of Mt Stanley is worth the effort for the views.
Mountain bikers can enjoy spellbinding rides as they cycle the easily accessible Mountain Bike Parks which have the reputation of being virtually unrivalled in Australia. The walkers have many options, among which is the 'Chiltern - Mt Pilot' Park which contains the highest number of species of reptiles, birds and mammals of all Box-Ironbark sites.
Shopping in Beechwood Australia offers its own experience, as would a trip to the Burke Museum or an art gallery; while an evening spent enjoying some excellent local wines, before heading off on a ghost hunt, would round off a visit to this unusual destination with an abnormally wide range of fascinating things to experience.
About the Author:
Karl Larkins is considered a long term Beechworth citizen with a keen interest on regional issues. Karl works as a freelance reporter and is also a frequent photographic contributor to many different tourism publications. Karl's Independence will make him a perfect narrator for all Beechworth questions.
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