Things to do in Beechworth

Lake Kerferd Walk

This walk begins near the Lake Sambell Caravan Park, at the end of Junction Road. The 5 kilometre walk follows Hurdle Creek/ Spring Creek, Silver Creek, and takes you past mines different to those on Reid's Creek and Woolshed Goldfields.

The area around Hurdle Flat has numerous deep mine shafts which were developed after the alluvial gold was removed. Deep lead or quartz mining was fruitful but required labour and capital. Many miners formed themselves into companies to acquire the necessary machinery and funds. The ore taken from these mines was crushed at nearby stamping batteries, with the gold then being separated from the residue. Several shafts can be viewed along the track, but take care here.

La Trobe Gardens Beechworth

La Trobe Gardens Beechworth La Trobe at Beechworth welcomes visitors to its magnificent heritage buildings and gardens noted by the National Trust as Victorian Gardens of Significance. A ‘historic self guided walking tour’ guides visitors around the historic precinct and surrounds of the old Mayday Hills hospital or Beechworth Lunatic Asylum as it was originally named. Established in 1867 as one of three major asylums in the state of Victoria, the hospital operated for nearly 130 years until its closure in 1995. Along the way visitors will discover fascinating facts and information relating to the asylum, its buildings and operations.

Beechworth Lake Sambell

Beechworth Lake Sambell Take the plunge into what was once the main location of Beechworth's mining operations. Now a man made lake, there is a sandy beach, picnic facilities, bbq, toilets and a childrens playground. There is also a cultural walk nearby and licenced fishing is permitted. The lake is only around 6 metres at it's deepest point.

Woolshed Falls near Beechworth

Woolshed Falls near Beechworth Located in the Woolshed Valley only a 10 minute drive from Beechworth are the historic and impressive Woolshed Falls. More than 8000 miners and diggers once worked the banks of the river here being one of the richest goldfields in Victoria. To get to Woodshed Falls from Beechworth, head towards Wodonga, then take the Chiltern Road just past the 100km sign out of Beechworth. At the bottom of the winding road look for McFeeters Road and turn left. Continue along this road until it turns to gravel, then across the bridge. The turn to Woolshed Falls is on the right.

Beechworth Rail Trail

Cycle the Beechworth Rail Trail. Approximately 94 Km of bitumen sealed path that is built over the disused railway line from Bright to Wangaratta. The Beechworth Rail Trail follows a gentle gradient that makes it suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. There are three toilet blocks built on the bicycle path, one at Eurobin, one at Everton Station, and the other at Tarrawingee Station. There are also public toilets in the towns along the Trail.