Things to do in Beechworth

Wallaby Mine Walk / Drive Beechworth

Wallaby Mine Walk / Drive Beechworth The walk from Lake Kerford to the Wallaby Mine is along the roads, a distance of approximately 2 kilometres. Having passed Lake Kerford, at the intersection turn left and follow the signs. Cross over the next intersection, Rawes Road, and the Wallaby Mine Car Park is approximately 800 metres along. There are two levels to view the mine. The walk is quite steep. From the car park you can follow a narrow path leading from the West of the car park down through the bracken, or you can follow the path on the Eastern side and walk down the road. The two paths join about 150 metres down the hill. Following the grassy 4 wheel track down about another 100 metres you will see a sign to the mine on your right.

Heaven and Hell Walk Beechworth

Heaven and Hell Walk Beechworth The Starting Point is at the Silver Creek Caravan Park. In the camping area in the clearing nearest Beechworth you will see a small creek. This is Spring Creek. Here you will find two wooden bridges. One crosses Spring Creek and heads up some stairs to the old mine shafts, if you're on this track, turn back, you're going the wrong way. Slightly upstream a smaller foot bridge also crosses Silver Creek. It is this bridge you need to cross.

Beechworth Chinese Cemetary

The Beechworth Chinese Cemetary located in the Balaclava Road Beechworth Cemetery. There is an excellent self guided tour map which can be collected at the front gates of the cemetery and is well worth the gold coin donation. The chinese made a significant percentage of the mining population in the Beechworth goldfields and following the Buckland riots of July 1857 the increased dramatically to around 5000.

Beechworth Gorge Drive

The Beechworth Gorge drive is a simple drive that every visitor to Beechworth should undertake. Also known as the tourist drive the road starts at the Sydney Road entrance and takes you through some of the regions most spectacular scenery. There are great views across the Woolshed Valley. cascades and boulders. Depending on th etime of day you may also encounter some of the local wildlife with wallabies, lace monitors and koala's all quick common.

Beechworth Swimming Pool

Located off Harper Avenue in Beechworth, the 25 metre swimming pool offers three pools. There is a large swimming pool suitable for competent swimmers and two smaller pools ideal for children and toddlers. There are several shaded areas. The Beechworth Swimming Pool is a seasonal pool opening during the summer months. There is an entrance fee and lifeguards are on duty throughout the summer opening months.

La Trobe at Beechworth Heritage Gardens

La Trobe at Beechworth Heritage Gardens 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. The gardens cover 11 hectares and surround the historic buildings.

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