Wenhams 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 MoreNorth Wangaratta Hall
The North Wangaratta Public Hall “Beechworth Junction” as it was known is situated on the north-western side of the main railway line at Bowser, on the corner of Depot Road. Depot Road was originally the beginning of the Three Chain Road to Corowa with the rail crossing being situated closer to the Bowser railway station.…
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 MoreWangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre
Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre aims to be the leading premier sporting precinct in regional Victoria. The centre recently underwent a $16 million facelift, resulting in a new 50-metre heated outdoor pool, a warm water pool, a brand new 24/7 gym, a multi-sport stadium with five courts, and a welcoming café. The centre also offers…
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 MoreWinton Wetlands
A wetlands restoration project of international significance, Winton Wetlands has been designated a Wetland of Distinction by the Society of Wetland Scientists, the first such listing given outside of the USA. Winton Wetlands brings people, groups and communities together to renew themselves and be immersed in the distinctive landscape. Located in northeast Victoria, Australia, the…
Read MoreLake Sambell
Lake Sambell is a short stroll from the centre of Beechworth, and is a picturesque recreation reserve and a popular venue for water and boating activities. It was originally the site of the Rocky Mountain Mining Company, an open cut sluice operation during the mid 1800s and the early 1900s, during the town’s gold rush…
Read MoreBeechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct
The Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct is a collection of nationally significant buildings telling the story of how Australia grew and prospered. Beechworth Historic Courthouse: The Beechworth Courthouse is currently home to the Kelly Trials Exhibition. The Kelly Trials Exhibition provides an immersive 270-degree, wrap around multimedia experience, telling the stories of crime and punishment,…
Read MoreHoly Trinity Cathedral
The Cathedral was built in stages with most of the granite coming from the nearby Warby Ranges. In 1855 discussions took place about the building of a church on the hill. 1908 saw the foundation stone of the Cathedral laid by the Bishop of Ballarat, with the Cathedral being dedicated on August 24th 1909. The…
Read MoreKaluna Park & Island
Kaluna Park is a 5.2ha natural remnant of River Red Gum riverine bushland, within easy walking distance from the city centre featuring 1.2km of walking trails. It is bordered by the King River, a billabong and a levee bank which separates it from Merriwa Park. The area has undergone regular bush restoration since 1995. There…
Read MoreMerriwa Park
Merriwa Park is a beautiful park featuring a majestic stand of redgums in sweeping lawns. The name Merriwa is thought to be an aboriginal term meaning “rich flat ground at the bend of a river.” Many of the River Red Gums still seen in the park today were planted at an official opening in August…
Read MoreMayday Escape Rooms
Set in the heart of the decommissioned Mayday Hills Lunatic Asylum at Beechworth, this escape rooms offers a unique glimpse into the past of this historic gem. The escape rooms make use of several buildings within the 1867 footprint of the hospital, all of which remain largely unchanged today. With the exhilaration of racing the…
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