Beechworth Accommodation

Celebrated as one of Australia’s most photogenic towns, Beechworth is a vision, with its historic buildings which were a result of the gold rush in the 1850s. The place is also a centre for wineries, where you can enjoy your pinot noirs and Chardonnays while appreciating the picturesque vineyards. Staying in a pretty holiday house in the historic district will make your getaway even more special.

Getting to Your Beechworth Accommodation

If you're driving to your bed and breakfast accommodation, Beechworth is connected by the M31 Hume Highway to Melbourne from the south, and Sydney from the north. It's signposted from Wangaratta and Albury, and the road follows a scenic route through the hills and vineyards to your destination.

Air travel is available into Albury Airport from Melbourne and Sydney with Qantas, Regional Express (REX), and Virgin. Taxi, shuttle, and coach connections are available for your onward journey into Beechworth. Train services run regularly from major cities, with connections at Wangaratta and Albury, with V/Line and NSW TrainLink.

Drink Your Way Around Beechworth

You've discovered the perfect holiday accommodation Beechworth has to offer, so relax at one of the local breweries and wineries. Beechworth produces some of Australia's best cool climate wines, and a visit to a local winery is a great way to discover them. Wine tours highlight the area's excellent pinot noirs and Chardonnays. The best thing about a tour is that you have your own designated driver, so you can enjoy your time out fully.

Savaterre Winery is found just outside Beechworth, and has been in operation since 1996. The winery grows all its grapes according to organic principles. Its award-winning Chardonnay is used by the Emirates airline for their first-class passengers. Tours are by appointment only, but their wines are always available from their shop.

Daily tastings are available at Amulet Vineyard, which offers spectacular views to accompany equally spectacular wine. Just a short trip outside of town, they also offer a lunch menu featuring fine regional produce. If you prefer something besides wine, perhaps a crisp Beechworth cider or local craft beer will satisfy your thirst.

Exploring Beechworth's museums

You can get a deeper insight into the cultural history of Beechworth with a visit to its museums. The Burke Museum, which is housed in the Beechworth Athenaeum built in 1857, has a treasure trove of artefacts and exhibits dedicated to the area’s natural and local history.

The Eldorado Museum displays items that cover 100 years of Beechworth’s history; from 1850 to 1950 and showcases collections related to farming and mining such as old machinery and tractors.

Family Holidays in Beechworth

Family fun and adventures await you in Beechworth with living history, adrenaline-fuelled mountain bike trails, lazy picnics, and even spooky tours. A trip to the Ned Kelly Vault Museum is dedicated to the story of Australia's most infamous bushranger. The museum features rare artefacts related to his life, including the suit of armour worn by Mick Jagger in the biographical film about Kelly.

If you enjoy a good fun fright together, take a guided tour with Asylum Ghost Tours of the Mayday Hills Lunatic Asylum, rumoured to be haunted by the ghosts of past inmates. Learn about the history of this building, take part in paranormal investigations, or enjoy a classic horror movie in their 50-seat cinema.

No matter how old you are, everyone loves a treat. The Beechworth Sweet Co. on Camp Street is an olde-world confectionery store the whole family will love. Book ahead for a group tour of this charming family-run shop, which is like a cross between Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Aladdin's Cave.

What to do and see on your Beechworth holiday

The Beechworth Historic Park is a popular attraction where you can see native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos from a close distance, as well as getting the chance to explore old mines and going on interpretive walks. Being sprayed by the misty cascades of the picturesque Woolshed Falls is an enjoyable experience, especially after a heavy rainfall.

You can also enjoy the beauty of the waterfalls from a viewing deck while enjoying a gala picnic. The falls are located in the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park whose forested grounds have many interesting trails to explore.

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