Established in the North East of Victoria as part of the Indigo Shire in 1853, Beechworth Australia has a unique story to tell. This fascinating settlement is sunny, with a temperate climate well suited to viticulture, particularly on sloping terrain at 1200 yards above sea level. Grape vines thrive in granitic loam soils formed over gravel and clay.
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.
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.
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.
The whole area is a blend of breath-taking scenery and fascinating historic sites. Anyone who explores it will come away with lasting memories, whether they took a cycle ride, a guided tour or simply walked around.
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.
For the more active, one of the best known and prestigious Mountain Bike Parks in Australia offering an unequalled riding adventure is easy to access. Those who enjoy walking will find excellent walks to see plenty of bird life and small wild life in 'Chiltern - Mt Pilot' Park, which boasts the highest number of mammal, reptile and bird species at any Box-Ironbark site.
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.
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.
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.
The whole area is a blend of breath-taking scenery and fascinating historic sites. Anyone who explores it will come away with lasting memories, whether they took a cycle ride, a guided tour or simply walked around.
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.
For the more active, one of the best known and prestigious Mountain Bike Parks in Australia offering an unequalled riding adventure is easy to access. Those who enjoy walking will find excellent walks to see plenty of bird life and small wild life in 'Chiltern - Mt Pilot' Park, which boasts the highest number of mammal, reptile and bird species at any Box-Ironbark site.
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 undoubtedly a long time Beechworth person with a keen interest on regional challenges. Karl operates as an independent writer and is also a daily picture taking contributor to an assortment of travel guides. Karl's Independence tends to make him the ideal narrator for all Beechworth issues.
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