The town of Beechworth is located in Victoria, Australia and it is one of the best preserved towns from the gold rush era. The gold rush in Australia took place during the 1850s and had many wild stories and characters. Many of the buildings from the past are preserved and kept intact so it is a big tourist draw.
The gold rush times created a lot of crime and adventure and there are many wild characters with legends from this time. Arguably the most popular guy from this time is Ned Kelly, the infamous outlaw. The courthouse where trials were held are a popular spot for tourism and every August a festival is held over a weekend in the name of Ned Kelly and people come from all over to celebrate.
The community hosts a variety of different festivals and celebratory weekends all year long which brings people by to attend. Another big activity that this place is renowned for is wine producing and family owned vineyards. As an explorer you can just take in all the wonderful history information and enjoy some wine. This is the perfect place to get a better idea of Australia's past and see the beautiful nature of this land.
Locally family owned and operated bed and breakfasts have a great deal of charm for a lovely stay. There is somewhere to fit your budget for sure. For meals there are wonderful eateries of all kinds from restaurants to small sweet cafes. Take a delightful walk through the Heritage Gardens and smell the flowers.
For tourists there are so many fun activities in the region. One can explore national parks and walk the trails and Woolshed Falls and experience the gold panning activities. It is a great place for families to bring their children to learn more about history. You can also come with a camper or an RV motor home because there are plenty of places to set up and camp.
There is no better town to relax and enjoy a glass of local wine and do a little tasting. Pair that with the delicious foods on offer at the restaurants and it is truly a culinary delight. The place offers so much that really there is something great for everybody to enjoy here.
Bring some money for shopping because there are many little shops and galleries offering handicrafts by fine artists. Artisans from around the globe come to sell their beautiful work here. Why not get a souvenir to remember your special trip by or a really one-of-a-kind work of art. Along with learning the history and taking in the natural wonders you can also fit in some shopping trips.
The local culture of Beechworth is really inviting to tourists and that makes it a great place to visit. Cycling is a really popular activity here along the many trails and paths or even mountain biking. It is safe and fun for people of all experience levels and there is no better way to get out and enjoy the scenic views that this place has.
