Warby Ovens National Park
Explore the Natural Beauty of Warby‐Ovens National Park Nestled between the Benalla and Wangaratta, Warby‐Ovens National Park is a haven for nature lovers and one of the state’s most ecologically significant landscapes. Stretching along the heritage-listed lower reaches of the Ovens River, the park is home to magnificent River Red Gum forests, among the most…
Read MoreLeckie Park
Leckie Park is located on Vickery Street, in the township of Alexandra. Enjoy a leisurely stroll on one of the well-formed walking tracks which will take you through to the well-equipped children’s play area, local sports oval, barbecue facilities, toilets, picnic tables and undercover rotunda. One of the walking tracks starting from Leckie Park will…
Read MoreThe Workshop and Much Travelled Tractor
The Workshop was erected by brothers Charlie and Ron Cooper in 1962 -63. The business thrived with Charlie handling the engineering and Ron handling the mechanical side. Noel Mallows joined the business and and Cooper Bros. & Mallows was born in 1965. The much travelled tractor was born in the USA and shipped to Melbourne…
Read MoreRyans Lookout
Experience the beauty of nature with a family picnic or barbecue at Ryans Lookout located on Wangandary Road. The breathtaking views, especially during winter with snow-capped peaks in the distance, are truly exceptional. The lookout area provides picnic tables, a fireplace with grill, and pit toilets for your convenience. The woody debris on the ground…
Read MoreBriens Gorge (Jubilee Falls)
Briens Gorge is a picturesque picnic area nestled in a charming valley, featuring Jubilee Falls. Visitors can reach the base of the falls by following a stony track, which is perhaps the shortest walking trail in the Warby Ovens National Park. It’s worth noting that the waterfall may be dry most of the time, and…
Read MoreWenhams Camp
Wenhams Camp is an excellent base for exploring the walking tracks in the granitic hills, many of which start from the camp. There is a carpark near the toilets for day visitors who are welcome to use the facilities. The campsite has toilets, picnic tables, and fireplaces with grills. The individual unpowered sites are suitable…
Read MoreThe Eldorado Dredge
Although Eldorado’s main gold extraction was through open-cut methods, the gold discovered in the river flats wasn’t as easily accessible as gold found further up Reedy Creek. In 1936 production of Cock’s large bucket dredge began, mining alluvial gold and tin until 1954. It was one of the largest dredges in the Southern Hemisphere –…
Read MoreChinese Burning Towers
The 1850’s gold rush saw many Chinese nationals converge on Beechworth seeking their fortune. As the population grew so too did the need for specialised services to cater for their cultural needs. A section of the Beechworth Cemetery was allocated for burial with the burning towers built in 1857. Mourners used the towers to burn…
Read MoreNorthern Beaches
Located along the Ovens River this secluded part of Wangaratta offers a walking and bike trail that makes the most of the unspoilt natural beauty. There are two beaches in this area, namely Platypus Beach and Kingfisher Beach. Both are small and sandy and appropriately named after some of the local wildlife found in the…
Read MoreBeechworth Historic Park
Adjoining the popular tourist town of Beechworth, the Beechworth Historic Park has a rich goldmining past easily explored by foot. Other walking tracks connect Lake Sambell to Lake Kerferd, and a network of tracks link points of interest in the Gorge area including Fiddes Quarry, the precipice and cascades. Please note: The current condition of…
Read MoreBeechworth Historic Precinct
The Beechworth Historic Precinct is a collection of nationally significant buildings telling the story of how Australia grew and prospered. Within the precinct, visitors will find the Beechworth Courthouse, Burke Museum, Telegraph Station, and Powder Magazine. The Beechworth Courthouse is currently home to the Kelly Trials Exhibition. The Kelly Trials Exhibition provides an immersive 270-degree,…
Read MoreLake Kerferd
Lake Kerferd was created in 1862 to retain the waters of the Hurdle Swamp for gold mining activities. Today it is Beechworth’s main water supply. Once the scene of annual rowing regattas, the lake and surrounding bushland is a treat for nature lovers, offering habitat to a rich diversity of animal and birdlife. The lake…
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