Places to See (close to home)
Sightseeing
Take a short walk from the car park to the 545 metre summit of Mount Pilot, where you are rewarded with a 360-degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, Mount Buffalo is easily recognisable on the southern horizon. The rock pools on the top of Mount Pilot are rare. The spring display of the pink Micromyrtus is quite spectacular. Whilst it’s a short walk the reward is a stunning view, a place to sit and reflect, and of course many opportunities for creative photographers
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Mount Pilot
Take a short walk from the car park to the 545 metre summit of Mount Pilot, where you are rewarded with a 360-degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, Mount Buffalo is easily recognisable on the southern horizon. The rock pools on the top of Mount Pilot are rare. The spring display of the pink Micromyrtus is quite spectacular. Whilst it’s a short walk the reward is a stunning view, a place to sit and reflect, and of course many opportunities for creative photographers
Considered a sacred site amongst local Indigenous people, the Yeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Site illustrates the art of the Dhudhuroa people, the dominant Indigenous clan of the area and a sub-clan of the Pangarang people of the Goulburn Valley. Mount Pilot was used by a number of clans as a waypoint on a migratory path and as a spiritual and ceremonial site.
The Yeddonba site boasts many significant areas including a rock shelter and bush tucker area. The site is of particular archaeological importance as it features an Aboriginal red-ochre painting, which is believed to be of a Tasmanian Tiger (thylacine), supporting the belief that the animal once inhabited the mainland. The thylacine, along with the goanna and snake, were the spirit animals of the local clans with the site serving as an important ritual location for the clan leaders.
A well laid-out circular walking track will take you by these significant sites, with information boards along the way to help narrate your journey. This walk can easily be completed in an hour.
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Yeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Site
Yeddonba RoadConsidered a sacred site amongst local Indigenous people, the Yeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Site illustrates the art of the Dhudhuroa people, the dominant Indigenous clan of the area and a sub-clan of the Pangarang people of the Goulburn Valley. Mount Pilot was used by a number of clans as a waypoint on a migratory path and as a spiritual and ceremonial site.
The Yeddonba site boasts many significant areas including a rock shelter and bush tucker area. The site is of particular archaeological importance as it features an Aboriginal red-ochre painting, which is believed to be of a Tasmanian Tiger (thylacine), supporting the belief that the animal once inhabited the mainland. The thylacine, along with the goanna and snake, were the spirit animals of the local clans with the site serving as an important ritual location for the clan leaders.
A well laid-out circular walking track will take you by these significant sites, with information boards along the way to help narrate your journey. This walk can easily be completed in an hour.
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 era. In the 1920s the area was created into a recreational lake and reserve for the residents and visitors of Beechworth.
Recent extensive work has been undertaken to provide walking trails throughout the reserve along with an adventure playground for children at the Sandy Beach swimming area.
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Lake Sambell Reserve
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 era. In the 1920s the area was created into a recreational lake and reserve for the residents and visitors of Beechworth.
Recent extensive work has been undertaken to provide walking trails throughout the reserve along with an adventure playground for children at the Sandy Beach swimming area.
Located in the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park, the area was once the centre of one of the richest goldfield’s in Australia, where up to 8,000 prospectors camped along the banks of Spring Creek, in search of their fortune.
The falls are a ten minute drive north from Beechworth, where you can view the cascading falls, enjoy a leisurely picnic or take a self-guided walk around the alluvial gold workings. An observation deck provides views to falls and the valley below, which is particularly spectacular after heavy rainfalls. Please be very careful on the rocks as they are slippery and kids should not be left unsupervised in this area. Suitable, sturdy footwear is advised.
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Woolshed-vízesés
Located in the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park, the area was once the centre of one of the richest goldfield’s in Australia, where up to 8,000 prospectors camped along the banks of Spring Creek, in search of their fortune.
The falls are a ten minute drive north from Beechworth, where you can view the cascading falls, enjoy a leisurely picnic or take a self-guided walk around the alluvial gold workings. An observation deck provides views to falls and the valley below, which is particularly spectacular after heavy rainfalls. Please be very careful on the rocks as they are slippery and kids should not be left unsupervised in this area. Suitable, sturdy footwear is advised.
Once a hideout for the Kelly Gang, this rugged gorge wilderness is filled with natural and historical treasures. Follow the walk over large granite outcrops and through native forest. See relics of the gold rush era, like mining races, bridges and tunnels.
See the start of the Rocky Mountain Tunnel which was constructed under Beechworth so the upper Spring Creek Goldfield swamp could be drained for mining. Then onto the Newtown Bridge crafted by a Scottish stonemason in 1875. Beside the bridge is a mining race 2.4 metres deep and 410 metres long. Check out the information board with details about Chevalier’s Mill.
The landscape has large granite outcrops, native forest, magnificent rock pools and cascades and wildflowers in season. On a hot day, do as the locals do and cool off with a dip in the rock pools along your way.
Head down the road towards the town, taking the first left (Pritchard Lane) follow this one-way road that loops through the Gorge and brings you out near Billsons brewery and on into town.
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Gorge Road
Gorge RoadOnce a hideout for the Kelly Gang, this rugged gorge wilderness is filled with natural and historical treasures. Follow the walk over large granite outcrops and through native forest. See relics of the gold rush era, like mining races, bridges and tunnels.
See the start of the Rocky Mountain Tunnel which was constructed under Beechworth so the upper Spring Creek Goldfield swamp could be drained for mining. Then onto the Newtown Bridge crafted by a Scottish stonemason in 1875. Beside the bridge is a mining race 2.4 metres deep and 410 metres long. Check out the information board with details about Chevalier’s Mill.
The landscape has large granite outcrops, native forest, magnificent rock pools and cascades and wildflowers in season. On a hot day, do as the locals do and cool off with a dip in the rock pools along your way.
Head down the road towards the town, taking the first left (Pritchard Lane) follow this one-way road that loops through the Gorge and brings you out near Billsons brewery and on into town.
The Ovens Goldfields Hospital was built in classical palladian style in 1857. It was completed in 1864. It was demolished in 1940 leaving just the facade. Built in honey coloured granite.
Located on Church Street, Beechworth
The Ovens Goldfields Hospital - Facade
The Ovens Goldfields Hospital was built in classical palladian style in 1857. It was completed in 1864. It was demolished in 1940 leaving just the facade. Built in honey coloured granite.
Located on Church Street, Beechworth
Located in the Stanley State Forest 8km south of Beechworth, the Murmungee Lookout is one of the region’s most spectacular spots for a picnic.
With panoramic views of the flood plains of the Ovens and King Rivers and the breathtaking sight of Mount Buffalo, it’s well worth packing your hamper and taking the short drive to the lookout.
A picnic table and chairs are the perfect spot to sit and ponder the magnificent views beyond, with a wood fire BBQ for any nibbles or bodies that require warming up! Approach with caution after rain, as a section of the road is unsealed.
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Murmungee Lookout
Lady Newton DriveLocated in the Stanley State Forest 8km south of Beechworth, the Murmungee Lookout is one of the region’s most spectacular spots for a picnic.
With panoramic views of the flood plains of the Ovens and King Rivers and the breathtaking sight of Mount Buffalo, it’s well worth packing your hamper and taking the short drive to the lookout.
A picnic table and chairs are the perfect spot to sit and ponder the magnificent views beyond, with a wood fire BBQ for any nibbles or bodies that require warming up! Approach with caution after rain, as a section of the road is unsealed.
Restored by the National Trust in 1966, this building is a unique addition to the historic precinct of Beechworth. Built in 1859 at a cost of £1500, the Powder Magazine stored black-powder used for blasting on the goldfields, and miners were required by law to leave bulk gunpowder in the building overnight. The unique design of the building ensured that any explosion would be minimised by the building’s structure.
Today, visitors can see the engineering that created this sturdy and quite rare building, designed so that any explosion would travel upwards rather than outwards. A sound and light show will take you through the history, ingenuity and connections to the gold rush era which stems throughout the town and area.
The Powder Magazine is located a short distance from the centre of town, accessible by car with parking available, or you can take a leisurely bike ride or walk through the historic streets of Beechworth.
Beechworth Powder Magazine
Restored by the National Trust in 1966, this building is a unique addition to the historic precinct of Beechworth. Built in 1859 at a cost of £1500, the Powder Magazine stored black-powder used for blasting on the goldfields, and miners were required by law to leave bulk gunpowder in the building overnight. The unique design of the building ensured that any explosion would be minimised by the building’s structure.
Today, visitors can see the engineering that created this sturdy and quite rare building, designed so that any explosion would travel upwards rather than outwards. A sound and light show will take you through the history, ingenuity and connections to the gold rush era which stems throughout the town and area.
The Powder Magazine is located a short distance from the centre of town, accessible by car with parking available, or you can take a leisurely bike ride or walk through the historic streets of Beechworth.
The 1850’s gold rush saw many Chinese nationals converge on Beechworth seeking their fortune. The Beechworth Chinese Gardens were created to celebrate and honour Beechworth’s rich Chinese heritage.
Designed using Feng Shui principles, the Chinese Gardens feature a series of ponds, extensive plantings and peaceful places for contemplation.
The Beechworth Chinese Gardens are a short, leisurly walk from the Beechworth Post Office in the centre of town.
Beechworth Chinese Gardens
100 Ford StThe 1850’s gold rush saw many Chinese nationals converge on Beechworth seeking their fortune. The Beechworth Chinese Gardens were created to celebrate and honour Beechworth’s rich Chinese heritage.
Designed using Feng Shui principles, the Chinese Gardens feature a series of ponds, extensive plantings and peaceful places for contemplation.
The Beechworth Chinese Gardens are a short, leisurly walk from the Beechworth Post Office in the centre of town.