Beechworth stands as one of the best living examples of how our nation grew and prospered with over 30 buildings listed with the National Trust.
The best way to explore and learn about the areas rich history is to join one of the Beechworth Guided Historic Walking Tours, where you can see many of these original buildings first hand and discover the stories behind the grand facades.
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Join expert local guides to learn the stories behind historic buildings, people and events that helped shape Beechworth, visiting many of the buildings associated with governance on the goldfields. Purchase your ticket at the Visitor Information Centre. Tours depart from the Beechworth Historic Courthouse daily at 10:15am.
Discover Beechworth's Remarkable Past.
Step back in time on a 45-minute guided walking tour through one of Australia's best-preserved gold rush-era sites – the Beechworth Historic Precinct. Recently added to the National Heritage List, this fascinating collection of granite buildings tells the story of Australia's gold rush boom, early colonial governance, and the diverse communities that shaped the region.
You will visit original 1850s structures including the Gold Sub-Treasury, Chinese Protectorate Office, Courthouse, and Telegraph Station, and explore stories of fortune, hardship, rebellion, and justice. Along the way, handle real gold replicas, view rare artefacts, and uncover the incredible contributions of Beechworth's Chinese community, the political activism of early miners, and the courtroom dramas involving figures like Ned Kelly.
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Step into history with a captivating 45-minute walking tour through Beechworth's historic precinct — the legal stage where the infamous Ned Kelly saga unfolded. Learn about key sites including the Courthouse, Old Gaol, and more, as their expert guide takes you on a journey through the gold rush era, bushranger tales, and courtroom drama that shaped Australia's most notorious outlaw.
Uncover the facts, hear the legends, and stand in the very spots where Ned Kelly and his gang stood and made history. With exclusive access to historic locations like Harry Power's holding cell, this tour brings the Kelly story to life in a way you won't find anywhere else.
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