Beechworth Australia: A Destination Of Interest

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.

The gold rush history of this place stays alive through relics that are kept in excellent condition. Even the hospitality industry has made use of these special structures, modifying old coaches to make guest rooms. Another successfully restored site is where hydraulic sluicing took place during the gold mining era at Lake Sambell.

The area has plenty of water, with Woolshed Falls found just north of the town, and worth visiting. Dams around the settlement have been adapted to allow visitors to enjoy a picnic lunch, catch fish or even have a swim.

The enthusiasm of its residents has culminated in Beechworth receiving a few prestigious awards, such as winning the 'Australian Tidy Towns Awards in 2009 and 2011, as well as being recognized for success in 'litter prevention' and also for 'energy innovation'.

Irrespective of how the area is explored, whether a mountain bike is used or on foot, the experience will be highly memorable, as its scenic beauty is inextricably interwoven with historic sites that are to be found all over.

The committal hearing for Ned Kelly, an outlaw in the region at the time, was held in Beechworth, after which he was held prisoner, then hung. To celebrate the hearing there is an annual festival that takes place. Other festivals are also held to remember various historic events.

A China Town was formed in the Ovens when Chinese arrived during the gold rush. The Chinese settled in the area and hold an annual Chinese festival. The event calendar is dotted with a large number of different and interesting events. These give the town a certain appeal for people who enjoy a variety of functions.

Visitors who enjoy the challenge of four-wheel driving tracks will find plenty of routes that they can explore, taking them through ghost villages, abandoned mining sites and forests. Tackling the drive to the top of Mt Stanley will result in views that are very rewarding.

There are a host of walks and trails that can be done by those with enough energy. One of these will take them through 'Chiltern - Mt Pilot' Park, said to contain the most species of birds, mammals and reptiles out of all Box-Ironbark sites. Mountain bikers can indulge in an exciting cycle around the Beechworth Mountain Bike Parks, which is amongst the best in Australia.

Beechworth Australia has many unusual experiences to offer, be it walking around a gallery, visiting Burke Museum or sampling the delicious wines produced locally before courageously going ghost hunting around the town. Those who enjoy shopping should spend time in the host of interesting shops available.

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