The 41 best things to do with kids in Beechworth

Had an awesome time at the Old Beechworth Gaol tour! Graham was a great guide and really knew his stuff/made it super interesting. Loved the Kelly family stories, but also learned heaps about the gaol’s history. Wish there was an opportunity to keep looking after the tour.

We took the kids to the Beechworth Gaol during the school holidays. The tour was well priced and it was easy to book online. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of the questions from the group. We highly recommend the tour for all ages. It's a great part of the local history.

fantastic old goal...guided tours run almost every hour and is the only way to checkout the inside of the prison something to remember ...first tour at 10am .. HM Prison Beechworth was built on the site of Beechworth's first stockade. It was designed by Victoria's Public Works Department and constructed using local granite that was quarried with prison labour... Beechworth was one of nine panopticon prisons built in Victoria. Construction began in 1857 and the prison opened in 1860, though was incomplete and only had single cells for 36 prisoners. The capacity doubled when the building was completed in 1864. Beechworth initially housed male and female prisoners. Female prisoners were assigned washing and needlework for government departments. Between 1865 and 1881, eight executions were carried out at the prison.Ned Kelly served six months at the prison in 1870-71 for assault. He was again held there during his committal trial for murder in 1880. Kelly's mother, Ellen and two associates of the Kelly family also served sentences at the prison the late 1870s for the attempted murder of Constable Alexander Fitzpatrick. Twenty suspected sympathisers of Kelly were held in 1879 in an attempt to limit support to the Kelly gang. The prison's iron gates were installed due to fears there may be attempts to break the sympathisers out of the prison.

Love the hands-on experience of visiting the jail 💗 was a bit cold so we got some food at the cafe and got a very informative book about the prison’s history from the cafe too 📚Love it, will definitely come back next year!!!

We did this tour on the recommendation from friends, and it did not disappoint. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. We really enjoyed the history and discovered how hard prison was for naughty people even up to the mid 1990s.

The tour guide was awesome, knew his stuff and history and loved telling the story. Gail only closed in the early 2000s so some infamous people looked up here. Kelly History deep with his Mum locked up for a few years.

Beechworth Gaol had not only the Kelly & gang incarcerated here but also Kelly's mentor & tutor - the "gentlemen" Bushranger Harry Power. Somehow Harry Power's tales are subsumed by Ned Kelly's but it is just as interesting. Other inmates here included a whole bunch of modern day tax evaders & Melbourne's infamous underbelly crims. The newer additions include the conjugal visits area in the gaolers yard as you make your way inside on the right & a swimming pool area - gated off on the left. I expected the Gaol to be bigger but it is small with about 110 to 123 inmates capacity. There is the heritage Kelly era wing, the newer ones plus the Hangman's room & the Noose. A group of us - pre-purchased online tix for the 10 am tour Sun 23 Feb recently. A huge crowd of almost 40. The next tour only had a handful - so perhaps this is a better timeslot. Free parking in front of entry gates & also side street. There is a Cafe Truck in the entry yard too & a nice reception re-purposed area & toilets inside before tour starts. Tour ran for 45 mins & Guide thankfully used audio speaker. Typical Oz humour delivered with full on ocker tones- which you wonder if overseas visitors understood. Exercise yard - with the metal mirror (you will find out why) is also the site of 1800s hard labour (breaking granite & carting it), the chain gang tales all made for the grim reality not only the gold rush lawless period but also the 20th century penitentiary system. You get more of the blood & gore penitentiary stories under the pentagonal wooden roofed & similar shaped guard room inside. The replica Kelly gang armour suite is lined up here (by this time it is an oft repeated sight for us having started the Kelly trail at Glenrowan.). For dedicated Ned Kelly & Harry Power stories - do the Ned Kelly Trail tour run by the Visitor's Centre. Beats me how the confined cells & dire deeds of yore can be re-purposed into arts, entertainment & hospitality...Takes it beyond the "dark" tourism into the 21st century enlightenment I suppose. One way of maintaining historical sites like this for future generations but the essence of harsh reality of colonial past would be lost surely. Whatever works to make it a viable site. Pentridge Prison is already a popular re-purposed hub but ..er..rrr..rr - it ain't for me.

This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. If you’re going to Beechworth, you can’t miss it! It’s such a lovely spot where you’ll discover a wide variety of honey flavours, honey drinks, honey creams, honey candies, and candles made from 100% beeswax. There’s also a tiny room that feels like a mini museum and a special space where you can write a letter to the bees — it’s especially made for kids, but honestly, it’s irresistible for everyone. You’ll find so many charming little things! Buy Australian honey — support Australian beekeepers! 🐝

You can get Beechworth Honey from most shops, but it is best to go to the "dinkum original" shop here in Beechworth. The shop is large, and full of honey and other produce. It is well worth popping in. Recommended! Thank you.

A must stop in Beachworth! My friends and I spent ages tasting all the different types of honey and never felt rushed. Very passionate, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Wide range of products to get including honey, candles, sparkling honey drinks, lollies, balms and more.

GOOD OPTION FOR THAT ELUSIVE BEECHWORTH SOUVENIR! Large shop many items associated with Beechworth honey - naturally the honey itself with many options, honeycomb, honey utensils, chocolate blocks with honey.. honey yoghurts... the list goes on! People with mobility issues will be fine here as its all on on even floor. Staff are pleasant and helpful.

I received my 3 glasses brooches today and they are all divine. The highland cow, cat and sunflower. The magnets are super strong and the pins are also easy use. It's very light to wear you don't notice its there. Holds glasses like a champion. Just gorgeous! Thank you

Great place with pure, natural honey presented in lots of ways…tasting is excellent and staff friendly and welcoming🥰must place to visit!

Amazing shop with incredible staff and a beautiful history of their bees. Their products are second to none and just a stunning shop to visit. A little busy, but that's what happens when you have such a highly rated business!!

A must-go place if you are keen on the history of gold rush. The museum collected thousands of old items from local residents which were put behind shop windows to restore the town street in the late 1800s. The taxidermy exhibitions under maintenance the day I visited which was a pity.

My mother told us that this place is a must visit. And guess what, Mum was right. We loved our visit here. Fascinating history on a fascinating part of the state and country. Beautifully curated throughout. And thank you so much to the local gentleman who gave us a wonderful overview of the building and the exhibits and the terrific tips on what to see in the local area

This is truely a hidden gem. Much like the tradis its much bigger inside. Don't let the first room fool you into thinking that is all. A wonderful side room has prominent people of the local area as well as at the back a small replica of an old main street.

I’m so glad we made the effort to visit here when we dropped into town. Such and incredible story of why the town set up the museum. Great displays but my favourite was the street shops and their period displays. Great work. Keep it up.

Wow! I really enjoyed my visit here. Margot the tour guide made it so much more enjoyable with her wealth of knowledge and friendliness. Highly recommended

small museum in Beechwood...most exhibitions are from the Beechwood area with an extensive collection of taxidermy animals including an extraordinary Thylacine Tassie tiger from the Beechworth area ..they are all over 100 years old but in great condition..probaly not everyone's cup of tea but its history ...also a great selections of rocks and minerals and some fossils ...they have also set up a street scene from old Beechworth times ...not expensive and doesn't take that long to get around so worth a visit when in the area

Fantastic little museum. Only $5 for adults or $3 concession. Has a fascinating collection of local rocks and native fauna taxidermy. Some in better condition than others. Has a recreated historical Beechworth alley where you can view objects from a hundred years ago. A newer instalment has a more personal analysis of the town. A historic citizen and a modern citizen are placed next to each other and their story is told. Sometimes it works more than others.

Another wonderful example of Victoria's gunpowder magazine, a telling relic of Victoria's gold heritage. Magnificent granite walls around the compound and a neat skilfully built stone building.

A historic building that makes Beechworth “historic”. Part of the towns mining history and is mostly observable from the outside. Sounds like the building was restored in the 80s but not sure when or why it would open up. The carpark has a bin and is the starting point for a great 7km loop around the neighbouring historic park.

Not a lot so see just walk around the outside. But it’s an important old historic building preserved by the national trust. Built with thick granite blocks it’s quite impressive. It also has a big granite wall around it. Lovely area it is situated. Easy short walk to the building.

Unfortunately not open to the public, however you can walk around it. I think it's about 150 years old

If you're taking the scenic route back to Beechworth, it's worthwhile to have a quick stop off to see this bit of history. There is also a bush path leading to who knows where as I didn't take it.

Not sure about the stated opening hours. They state it opens 10am & closes 3pm, however I was there at 7pm and the door/gate was open. The sign also states access to the grounds only, so it’s not like the hours are for entering the powder magazine itself. We had a quick walk around & then walked over to the Beechworth cascade. On the way there is a creepy little abandoned home on the small hill. People must go at night as you can smell the put out fireplace & it was lined with soft drink cans. There must’ve been a house fire as the bedroom was pitch black and the floor was missing. A simple home - lounge room, bedroom, kitchen & bathroom/laundry. Would love to know the history of this place!

Historic Beechworth, has a lot to offer, the powder magazine, is another example of the history of Beechworth and the mining process. The magazine was built in 1859 to store the powder as part of the mining process, it's interesting that the roof was built in such a way that just in case, just maybe, if the building blew up the blast would go upwards very smart architecture. There really is not a lot to see that's for sure you can have a walk around the building and like everyone else I'm sure we would love to see is it just as bland inside and is it outside. It makes for some great photos with granite walls and building. On our last adventure we got to see the old cottage that was near the carpark, it would be great to see the trust, take possession of the cottage and restore it to allow tourist to see what a miner's hut looked like. With such a modern world it would be great to show our young generations how it used to be. When we visited in Dec 2022 the gorge drive was not accessible due to the recent rain had destabilized a bridge, you could not drive through, but people were leaving the cars in the car park and taking a walk in. it is a 5Km drive so beware it's not a simple short walk. the kids loved the cottage and having a squizzy around the building. hope you once again enjoy the visit here. xx Handley Family

Stopped in with my 4 yr old about a month ago. This store has the goods! From the classics, the new and popular, you will be able to enjoy some sweets from here. We ended up settling on a mixed bag of Halloween themed treats and I can say they certainly did not last long! Store is very busy and particularly narrow. Not pram friendly. Parking available on street and timed

“ shabby Alice in wonderland “ Honestly Each chocolate does not taste that good. So I completely ignored sweets and just buying tins and some garden decoration. Store atmosphere is cute but dusty. Felt like manmade wonderland. Things are everywhere without any organisation or done by not the professional store designer. It is ok because here is not in Paris ( of course ). If you want to have better taste chocolate, close your lips and go get lint chocolate from Coles. This is the chocolate store in the country area, that’s all.

Lovely store with some amazing sweets. They hand make all the fudge and nougat on site, and they even give samples.

The Beechworth Sweet Candy store on Camp St is a must go to place while visiting Beechworth!!! The first thing to hit you as you walk through the door is that delicious intoxicating scent, WOW, I'm still dreaming about the smell of it awaking my senses, they have sweets treats, Chocolates, and Candy everything you may imagine they put Willy Wonka to shame, sorry Willy! The store is nearly overwhelming with the choice of that sweet tasting candy 🤤 I thought I died and when to chocolate heaven! It is a beautiful store with a great checkered floor to match and super clean! To the staff member who had taken our photo, we can not thank you for your kindness and your dedication to making your customers happy. One picture I have added, we hope it reminds you of the great service you have shown us! Don't forget the seagull people and your amazing spider picture it was a pleasure meeting you!. Kindest regards M&K

The place was beautifully decorated, the staff were very friendly and the treats were amazing! While typing this I am eating their red velvet fudge and it is so damn good, I highly recommend coming here for all your sweet needs. I know I already mentioned this but fudge is so good. Seriously get yourself some fudge

Heaven for those with a sweet tooth but hell for Diabetics. A tantalising display of sweets that will make your childhood memories flood back. A wide selection of styles, tastes and types to take your fancy. The old style boiled lollies in particular were excellent.

A really delightful place with so many choices!!! Ended up buying locally made rocky road and chocolate covered coffee beans. The shop set up is gorgeous and welcoming as well. A must visit when at Beechworth

Wonderful trip here. So peaceful and not to far away. My child loved it. Great experience

Great place to dip your toe into the water. Easy walk from the carpark.

Easy walk to the fall from the parking. The view is spectacular and the breeze makes the heat go away. The rocks underneath the water are slippery but with proper shoes it is not too dangerous. A good destination for a day trip, with friends and family or solo trip.

The path to the waterfall is quite easy to walk, cars can also drive in, and it’s not crowded. Great for someone who enjoys nature.

a nice easy falls to get too ..nice amount of water going over it was well ...definitely worth a visit when in the area

Very cool secluded waterfall with not many people around

Nice place to visit. Need more maintenance, public amenities.

the whole historic zone in Beechworth is amazing ..courthouse ...telegraph station .. gold wardens house ...gold office ..along with the old gaol absolutely amazing must see when in the Beechworth area ...all dating back to 1850s to 1860s build during the Beechworth Gold rush period

We did the courthouse guided tour. It was worth the small fee, lots of interesting information and you could look at how courts were conducted during the 19th century. It's a beautiful old building and well worth preserving, it's our history.

A town packed with historic buildings and Ned Kelly history. Great forest parks. Not to be missed

Including the tour, guide, experience, grounds, exhibitions, the volunteers were incredibly knowledgeable staff & it’s excellent for all ages. Highly recommend 🙏❤️

If you want experience the deeper history of Beechworth, then the Court house is a great place to start. Beechworth has an amazing number of little places you can take the kids or yourself to go and have a visit to learn about Beechworth. The court House is of course famous for its association with Ned Kelly, but it also is an amazing place to come and see a historic building, built in 1958 and was a working courthouse right up to 1989, this courthouse has been an interesting and integral part of the community just as much as the Beechworth Goal Has. I love how you can almost access nearly every room of the courthouse minus the lady's balcony and a storeroom. But the Library happened to be our favourite room, it was filled with old law books and just had that nostalgic feel about it, the kids loved the library and the holding cells. (They used to have an audio spill that used to play but that feature was not there anymore. It did make for a great way to experience the court room.) The kids love being able to explore and sit where the judge and lawyers would sit and they did a little court play of their own. It was cheap to get in costing us a family of 6 $10. you could pay a bit extra for a guided tour which would probably have been great. There were souvenirs you could purchase for reasonable prices. Accessibility: The courthouse is wheelchair friendly, and you can access most of the courthouse bar the cells I believe. The staff are welcoming and encourage all to come and take part in the history of Beechworth. Great place for kids and anyone to come and visit.

This place is fantastic! Cheap to visit. The court house is in original condition as it was on the last day is was used. Lots of interesting information to read. Ned Kellys trial began here in August 1880 before it was transferred to Melbourne. Don’t forget to go around the rear of the building where one of the old stable buildings still stand. Also the old stone lock up with would be terrible to be locked up in. The whole area is so interesting and next door is the telegraph office to visit as well.

am assuming due to couple of luxury hotels the beach has been really well maintained. Which is a really good point. I don't remember spending almost the entire day at any other beach but this. A beach worth visiting and spending time. Take a nice dip in the Arabian Sea. lie down on the beach get sun bathed and have yummy food on the shacks there. p.s Our favourite shack was "Gloria". Mr Satish was a polite and very helpful host. Tried the others as well (Misha and Amish) but we found this the best. Gloria shack is between Misha and Amish, close to the beach opening of Mahindra Club.

Staff were extremely helpful, did the Gold & Ned Kelly walking tours as well as the Courthouse experience. The lady staff member advised me on the best way to get the 3 experiences as well as the Gaol tour done in the shortest time. Also helped me find accommodation at short notice. Dave my tour guide on both walking tours was very knowledgeable, answered all my questions & valued my opinions. Overall, a very enjoyable experience, highly recommend.

One of the smaller visitor centres we’ve visited, but nonetheless, just as helpful and friendly. The visitor centre is actually within the Town Hall with the hall itself open for viewing.

The ladies in the office were very helpful, offering us local tips to enhance our stay. The Ned Kelly walking tour was an easy stroll through town and good amount of time. Chris the tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would recommend!

Very helpful staff. Lots of local information available inside. There's a chapel at the back which must be well aged. The honour roll on the walls shows just how much the local population contributed in both world wars.

Love the pipe organ which might still be in use nowadays.

It's a beautiful yet bustling country town with an amazing historical background... Plenty to see and do, it even has pet friendly accommodation!

Go here first ! So very helpful ,you won't need to plan a thing.Great customer service :)

We did the butcher shop and really liked it. A friendly team looks after you. Immersive, strong story line, excellent puzzles with great, realistic effects and a generally more unusual theme. Think Curium. Some minor issues with calibration wasted a few minutes, so if you think you got it but "computer says no" best check with the game host via walkie talkie.

I highly recommend this. A truly immersive and atmospheric escape room, themed around the location it occupies (the old asylum!). It captures the details no other place possibly can. The staff are amazing and friendly, and they stock an amazing range of escape room style games in their shop. Definitely worth a visit whether you are driving past or visiting Beechworth for the day. Can’t wait to escape all the rooms!

Fantastic experience at Mayday Escape Rooms. We did Room 745, it was challenging (for us 😂) but heaps of fun, with some really great thought-out puzzles. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and were genuinely enthusiastic. Highly recommended.

My friends and I went on a little regional Victoria escape room tour and these rooms were the highlight of our trip. The space that they are built in is so highly immersive and the puzzles and design fit so well. The owners Chris and Tim were awesome and their passion for the industry and creating unique experiences is more than apparent. I only wish there were more rooms for us to play! Definitely worth the drive.

My 13 year old and I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of solving the mystery of Room 745! Challenging enough to keep it exciting, yet still made us really think! All the staff were amazing, especially owners Tim and Chris. Just an exceptional night out ❤️❤️❤️

Having now played just about every escape room in regional Vic I can confidently say the offerings at Mayday were my favourite of the bunch! Being designed and built inside the old Beechworth Asylum is such a genius and immersive idea that really sets these guys apart from other venues. All 3 rooms here were designed with an endless amount of love and charm and it shows from the moment you walk in. Owners Chris and Tim were so accommodating and amazing to chat to all day. It's clear just how passionate they are about their line of work. I can't wait to see what they build next! 11/10.

Took my kids and my niece and nephew here during school holidays. It was my first escape room ever - so a bit apprehensive with 4 kids - and it was challenging but we had so much fun. We did the butcher room. Many thanks to the organisers for letting us go a bit overtime to finish it! Definitely would do again in future

What a lovely evening, both waiters on the night were super helpful and answered all my concerns..I am coeliac and I was assured that the restaurant was aware of cross contamination etc. The menu was assuring, I chose the duck and it was beautiful. Print to the main, they brought out some home cooked gluten free bread. Yum..🤤. My husband who is deprived of gluten in the home, enjoyed the rabbit ragu. We shared a gf panna cotta. Beautiful town, lovely restaurant , and great service. 10/10.. and, I was able to purchase a loaf of bread the next day.. thank so much, lynelle

Beautiful place to have a nice romantic dinner while you’re in high country. Small intimate space. The menu is based on lots of local produce to go with local wines. Perfectly cooked, well balanced delicious food. Loved the Rabbit fettuccine and the chestnuts soup.

We held our 50th wedding anniversary at the Enoteca after we had left it to our daughter and son to find us an appropriate location. They didn't let us down. What a fabulous venue with a large private dining room out the back which blew everyone's mind. Fab service, magnificent food and wine and a wonder night for all 14 of us.

Had the gnoci and rabbit fetuchini, pasta was absolutely perfect It melts in your mouth, then followed with a streak cooker perfectly Such an amazing little gem And customer service was exceptional, squeezed us in early even tho they were busy Highly recommend

Really yummy vegetarian gnocchi and native finger lime mocktail was delicious! Staff were awesome and super nice.

Beautiful bistrot in Beechworth. well prepared dishes and service was excellent. We are coming back for Australia Day in a couple weeks time and booked ahead. Review will be updated once we done again but if the first time was anything to go by I’m confident second time around we won’t be disappointed.

We had an amazing anniversary dinner at the Ox and Hound. The food was so delicious, and the service was attentive without being too much. Highly recommend.

Phenomenal meal. I am a communications professional who is lost for words to describe how amazing the meal was. In over 14 dishes served there was not one that wasn't perfect. There was a number of dishes I wouldn't have ordered for myself as I wouldn't have thought I would like it, only to have them and realise I was completely wrong as they were spectacular. This restaurant deserves every perfect review they receive.

Stay: Absolutely treat to be spending 2 nights here The entrance and front yard and the smart use of a heritage building give you a real unique combination of European charm and modern Japanese decor on the interior. Our Saturday morning came with a full in-room breakfast with locally sourced ingredients. Highly recommended for a weekend retreat. 5/5 Food: The restaurant, with its prestigious 2-hatted status, set high expectations, but the experience didn't fully meet them. I can only speak to the summer menu during our January stay. Highlight for me was the dessert with cherries, fig leaf gelato and almond jelly. Some of the dishes are on the saltier side and lack balance. But all in all, refined and showed elements of fusion Japanese cuisine, but it fell short of the excellence expected from a 2-hatted establishment. 4/5

I highly recommend this place! It’s my partner’s and my favorite local restaurant for celebrating special occasions. The food is the best Japanese fusion cuisine I’ve ever had. Each dish is beautifully presented in the traditional kaiseki ryori style—small plates reminiscent of a fine multi-course Japanese meal—but with a creative and respectful Western twist. Having eaten a lot of Japanese food, I found this truly impressive! The service is warm and welcoming, and the restaurant’s design is intimate, thoughtfully detailed, and full of character. Thank you, and we can’t wait to return!

We had the absolute pleasure of dining here on our visit to Bright. The food was well portioned and inventive and well presented. Every dish was made with care and showcased not just produce of the region but the chef’s skill. Staff were helpful and conscientious without being obsequious. The desert was not much to look at but absolutely blew my mind! We will be back!

Very average food for the $170/head set menu and loads of pickled vegetables (which meant my wife couldn’t eat half the dishes even though she mentioned dietary requirements, it often meant she missed a protein dish and just had daikon instead). They are certainly taking advantage of their reputation. Far better modern Japanese interpretations in Daylesford or Bright.

Loved the way four little dishes were served in three ensuing bento boxes. Removed that oooh ah of 12 individual dishes. With all those flavors and ideas obs there were going to be things you liked better than other but that seemed to be the culinary journey. Delicious little puddings to finish, as well. It’s expensive and the owner/chef/waiter was a bit off hand but you are there for the food and with luck, good friends, like we were. We had a great time

Splendid accommodation and excellent Japanese based degustation menu. We had a wine and sake pairing and enjoyed every bite and every sip!

If I could give less than 1 star I would. I visited this farm over the weekend and I was so appalled at the pricing and way that they operate that I left without picking berries. I have been to many berries farms before which are traditionally ran by the same rules, you pick berries, you weigh them at the end and you pay for what you pick. We arrived with 4 adults and 3 little kids. This place was going to charge all of us just to enter, then everyone who entered had to pick a minimum amount of strawberries. The kids had to pick a minimum of 250gm and the adults 500gms. We did not want almost 3kgs of strawberries so asked if the kids could just pick and the adults watch, we were told no, everyone who enters has to pay. This is a very strange business model for a berry picking farm and takes away from the culture of community and offering a fun activity for the kids. I understand this is a business and needs to operate but I'm sorry $14 for 350gm of frozen berries is insane. We left without picking any berries, very disappointed. This place has become a money grab! Very sad to see.

We absolutely loved this place for strawberry picking! There’s no entrance fee, and the staff were incredibly kind, taking the time to chat with us!! The strawberries were amazing—both in taste and size! The best part was that it’s dog-friendly, so Ollie (our dog) had a great time too. After picking, we sat down and enjoyed the fresh strawberries together, including Ollie. We’ll definitely be back!

My little one had so much fun picking the strawberries and there was such an abundance that you didn’t have to worry there won’t be any “good” ones left towards the end of the day. I personally haven’t been a huge fan of strawberries to begin with and i (plus my partner and son) ate half of the pile in the pic! Doesn’t get anymore fresh than that. The fruit itself was so juicy and flavourful, best strawberries I’ve had 🍓 Can’t wait to come back when we visit Beechworth again 😊

Nice place to pickup berries. We picked strawberries and got really nice ones. No entry fee and you can pay whatever you are picking. Enough parking available and toilet too. Strawberry kg $14. They have some fresh ice cream too. Must try dairy milk with strawberries. Taste good. Good place to hangout with kids on weekend or any day.

Love love love this place. You can hand pick fresh berries - strawberries everywhere! Or if you are lazy just buy a punnet if the freshest sweetest most delicious strawberries you will find. They have ice cream, jam and sauce to purchase too. Staff are friendly and it’s easy to get a park. Great place to bring kids to. Love everything about this place.

Best Strawberries around, so good to be able to go and pick our own. We all had a great day in the sun and came home with a few too many but well worth it. Fantastic experience for the young fella. The staff we excellent and the fresh ice cream was a treat after being in the sun.

People said kind hearts are the garden and kind deeds are the fruits, and I would say this farm is well illustrating this. The texture and sweetness of their strawberries are overwhelming, the staff are accommodating and the environment is tidy. Stop by to satisfy your craving for berries here! They also have raspberries and blueberries. I should have picked more on that day, 500g is far from enough. Ps. They open 8-4 everyday.

A great spot for birds. Please be respectful of the birds here, there are quite a few coming here and getting carried away with their attempts to capture bird photos. It is much better to get them in their wild natural state snd if you miss out you miss out, its part of the adventure and charm of it! I havent explored it all but a great spot for birds and with other excellent sites nearby. Chiltern, Rutherglen and even Wentworth are all excellent bases. Come early in the morning as the sun is rising or near dusk to get the best chances of seeing bird activity. Be sure to bring a bit of insect repellent and water in the summer. Drive slowly on the tracks so not to kick up and spread dust everywhere. Plenty of decent walks throughout

Pretty short but steepish walk to summit. I dont recommend bringing kids (or silly teenagers like mine 😆), there are no barriers.

Nice walk to the viewing platform, it has recently been upgraded, may have to carry the young children. It's unfortunate that artwork has faded over time

Love this place, the walk up to the tops a bit hard on the back when you've had a few surgeries but we'll with the view from the top. On a clear day you can see for miles. Well worth the trip out for the views and fresh air.

Nature at its best. When some people have it all but don’t realize until it is no more. Let’s keep our backyard away from harm. Back burning is a must for property owners. The hidden gems out bush are just beautiful. Never take Australia 🇦🇺 for granted.

Many good MTB gravel bike ride options available in this National Park. Bike ride options available fromm Chiltern Information centre. Be aware that some lane turnoffs and paths are not marked or appear slightly different from map, care required to avoid wrong turns. If you have a bike and the weather is OK then this is a must do.

Lots of choices of campsites along the Reedy Creek but as soon as you are off the main road the tracks are really rough. Even a 4x4 (that came to pull me out when I got bogged) got stuck. Lovely views and very nice to sit and watch the creek.

Lovely lake area. We pulled in here for the night and just parked out on the side of the lake. There are toilets, looks like they are open all the time. Worth the visit.

Beautiful alley walk and near surrounding has got some beautiful autumn colour trees

Tranquil, hidden, cool, simple park with a stone pagoda, bridge, buddha, and tortoise of longevity. Along Lake Sambell Walk - check it out

Easy to miss seeing this. I was walking down the beautiful tree lined path wondering where the Chinese garden was. I started to back track & then realised it was the few scattered sculptures across the grass. The area is currently a swamp due to recent rainfalls.

Beautiful gardens peaceful and calm spot to sit and enjoy. The nearby lake is picturesque and you can do walk around area. Must visit

Modern take on an asian garden, peaceful and beautiful, would be good if there were more trees and seating

Opposite Lake Sambell, the chinese gardens are lovely. Lush green grass and just a nice place to relax and take the dog for a walk.

Now also on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Great service and communication throughout from Nigel. Excellent well maintained bikes with good instructions and advice to make the most out of the gears and electric motor. Had a fantastic ride to Toogoolawah, highly recommended.

Scenic Rail Trail Adventure with Exceptional Service and E-Bike Comfort. We rented two e-bikes to cycle from Beechworth to Yackandandah along the scenic Rail Trail, covering approximately 26km each way. The ride to Yackandandah was relatively easy, but the return journey required a bit more effort as we were already tired, and the gentle uphill gradient made us grateful for the e-bikes' maximum power assist. The route was picturesque, with beautiful views and sightings of cows and horses along the way, adding to the charm of the experience. A special mention goes to Michael, who managed the bike hire with exceptional professionalism and kindness. Despite being the only person in the shop and juggling a steady stream of customer enquiries, he remained calm, patient, and incredibly helpful throughout. We arrived at the shop later than expected, but Michael graciously only charged us for a half-day ride. He also kindly reassured us that we didn’t need to rush back, as we could simply lock the bikes outside the shop upon our return. This level of service was much appreciated and truly made our experience stress-free. If you’re looking for a memorable biking adventure with outstanding service, I highly recommend this shop. The combination of beautiful trails, well-maintained e-bikes, and Michael’s excellent customer care made it an experience we won’t forget!

Great bikes, friendly service and excellent communication. We just completed 3 days from Beechworth to Bright self guided as a family and Nigel had great recommendations along the way. He was kind enough to set up our bikes the day prior and helped us attach our Thule trailer adapter for our baby. The bikes were excellent and we had no issues at all. My parents in-law joined and hired e-bikes which were fabulously reliable with good battery life. Great panniers too! Highly recommend!

If u r doing a bike trip these guys are the bomb. Excellent communication and local knowledge. They went out of there way to help with last minute transfers for some of our group after a great ride and gin tasting in Yackandandah. Special thanks to Michael who really spent the time giving me ideas on things to do and distances to various places.

If you’re travelling to Beechworth you’d be crazy to go past these guys for bike hire. James really looked after the 6 of us that’d come down from Sydney. He fitted us for bikes and set us up for a great weeks cycling. He was very informative and his transfer pickups were on time and went very smoothly… thanks team

We rode from Beechie to Yack and back us about 10 kms I. The other direction, so 60kms total on e-bikes. We had a blast. It's so easy to reserve the bikes, Michael was really friendly and helpful and for cost vs value, you get waaay more value. Fantastic day out.

Our family of 4 rented bikes (including a follow on tandem and a trailer for the kiddies) from these guys and I cannot recommend them enough. Nothing was too much trouble for them! We were super disorganised and called on their busiest day to rent bikes for the next day and request shuttle services. They were super responsive and accommodating, they communicated extremely well and gave us great tips about where to visit, as well as practical info like where the toilets are along the way! The bikes too are very high quality. We rode from Beechworth to Bright over two days. Spectacular scenery. Can’t wait to go back and will definitely rent from Michael, Nigel and James again. Thank you guys!

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I really wanted to love this place, unfortunately I was just really underwhelmed. The wine was lovely and the pizza was good but the roast potatoes were more like diced potato tossed in fat. They were not roasted and were not crunchy at all. The apfelschorle was simply shelf stable apple juice with sparkling water in it. Staff were friendly and accommodating. The couple on the table next to us where cold and requested the heater on, the staff informed them they could not turn on the heater but offered to re seat them somewhere closer to a heater. Unfortunately I wouldn’t return.

Came by with my family last week for lunch and the atmosphere was really great. Staff were friendly and helped set us up with the high chair. Beer selection was wide but we were actually very pleasantly surprise with the apple juice + soda water. Refreshing over lunch! Pizza was made well and we loved the thin crust. But burger was a little disappointing - the buns were hard, dense, and cold, and didn’t hold the content of the burger well. It was too big to actually eat in a single bite. Certainly recommend the pizzas and apple juice!

Such an amazing venue! :) The food is amazing, the service is exceptional and the beers are the icing on the cake. If you are in Beechworth and are looking for a place to eat, relax and enjoy some sun, you will have to visit Bridge Road. Thank you kindly to Belinda and all the amazing team. We look forward to dropping in next time we are in Beechworth. Keep well

Fantastic brewery with an excellent tap selection and food menu. Friendly staff, kid friendly and take away beers available. Inside and outside dining options. Playground for the kids with parking on site at the rear

One of the best breweries we have visited this year in our Victorian Beer Passports. The beers are amazing and the pizzas are just as great. The tasting paddles are huge but are the best way to experience the wide range of beers they make. I don't like sours or dark beers usually and yet left with a four pack of their sours and the dark ale. Staff were also lovely. I will be back next time I pass through town.

What a cool place. Service is super efficient and friendly. Beers and food are incredible. My family and I had a great night here.

Fantastic pizza - particularly the hot honey one - incredible!!!! Lovely cozy venue too with the wood fire going.

Best fish and chip shop i’ve ever been to! been here twice now on holidays and both times the food has been incredible! the home made chicken nuggets are the best, made with real chicken breast and so crispy, they even gave us extra nuggets. chips are perfect cooked. staff are so friendly!

Ageing Frog offers classic fish and chips with a twist right on the Beechworth main street. Medium chips are $11 and were perfectly crispy. Loads of contemporary menu items including fish burgers 🍔. Friendly prompt service ready in 5-10 minutes.

Surprisingly good fish and chip. Don't let the shop front fools you, despite the classic looking frontage this fish and chip place actually delivers really great dish. Their selection is quite vary but we ordered the usual flake both fried and grill. Im glad to say that not only they really generous with the serving but the fish is really really fresh. Potato cakes also very very well cooked, this is the first time I saw this style of potato cakes which is different than your regular fish and chip shop. Chips are also nice and crisp again their chips is just different, fresh and tasty. The only think that I'm not a fan of is their stuffed mushrooms. Perhaps it's my tastebuds. Would I recommend it? Absolutely yes.

Get takeaway here quite often, the chicken sandwich and lamb roll are awesome! Fresh well selected ingredients cooked and assembled with precision and care to create a simple and delicious meal. The beef spring rolls though, it has to be said are easily the best spring rolls I have had anywhere. I can't quite explain how good they are on here, it's the sort of thing you have to experience at all costs if you are in the area. Great work guys. Keep up the good work

Id like to support local business but this food is pretty bad. It was incredibly oily, everything felt soggy, nothing was crispy. The portions were confusing, minimum chips was tiny but cauliflower fritters were plentiful. Most of it went in the bin unfortunately as it was basically inedible. My partner said the shop was not very clean which put her off eating any of the food at all. It was well salted but aside from that not cheap and there’s lot of room for improvement.

I think this is the best fish and chip shop I've eaten at. It's unique. I ordered deep fried cauliflower with yougart sauce, vegetarian dim sims and chips and all were superb (and not expensive).The shop is small and quaint. Go, you wont regret it.

Walked in to be greeted with the biggest smile. Teens who make you feel welcome and are happy. Such a lovely start. Ordered grilled flake, two potato cakes and medium chips. Really loved it. More than enough. Give them a try - great quality and a happy place.

Place is easy to find, lots of parking on mainstreet. They have limited seating with a few small tables inside and out. They offer takeaway drinks and lots of sandwiches/sweet treats. The menu is small but has quality items on it. Coffee was nice and so was the food. Staff are friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend a booking. Dogs are allowed outside, and the prices are quite reasonable. Would recommend.

This was my first visit to Beechworth, and it does not disappoint. This cafe/continental store has a broad range of international small goods and Quality wine. We enjoyed our coffee, bacon n cheese toasted roll, peach muffin and apple muffin. The decor is eclectic, a little quirky and some contemporary. ❤️

This place is SO good!! Coffee was so delicious, awesome range of pastries, and the panini’s… I had the ham one - with picked cabbage, house pickled cucumber and, I think, hot mustard - amazing! Great range of wines and spirits, charcuterie stuff.. I could have gone nuts… Would go back here everyday I was in Beechworth…

A group of 11 went for b'fast recently. We had a great time, enjoying the coffee and food. Thanks Peter on behalf of the group from Melbourne Welsh Church.

Enjoyed the best panini here! The staff were very accommodating with food allergies and the atmosphere is so welcoming with a gorgoeus provedore vibe. Highly reccomend a visit if you're in town!

We had the Green Tuscan Soup with Spiced Seeds and a delicious slice of artisan bread with garlic oil. It was VEGAN, so happy with that! Absolutely delicious and this little hot spot is really cute, has a great selection of produce both local and international and has very friendly staff.

Lovely coffee and delicious food. Also a great place to buy some local wines

Freaky as hell! Absolutely loved the night tour I done. The guide was awesome too. Very theatrical. Got lots of pics and recon i got something 👻👻

This was so much fun. Our guide was amazing, her knowledge was exceptional. We had plenty of opportunities to find a “ghost” or other unworldly beings.

Wow!! What a great night! Lynda, our guide, was so chill and informative. The whole tour was just amazing. My daughter and I love the paranormal, and this tour was just so good because there were no theatrics or embellishments. It was a group of people with an interest and curiosity. The team take their work very seriously, with so much respect to the asylum and all the energies that still reside there. Definitely coming back.

Did the history tour and very much enjoyed it. Tour guide didn't sensationalize anything and gave a thoughtful insight into mental health care from the past. Some interesting buildings and stories!

So. Used to live in Albury around 20 yrs ago and did this tour many times when it first started up. The original hosts were very theatrical and engaging, there was substantially more access to buildings and the tour just seemed more genuine. We did do the kids tour, which the kids loved, however now there is limited access to buildings (previously a uni owned it) and the tour seems to not have the feel of how it used to. There is also more staged items. It would have been good for more stories: like the haha wall or the umbrella and moonlight - stories from the old tour. Staff were good and controlled the audience. If this is your first time likely you will love it. It is am amazing facility with a rich past. Try and look around during the day as well. Note also there is a similar facility in Ararat which has similar tours, would highly recommend.

We did not do the ghost tour but it was great walking around the grounds and great photo opportunities.

Great tour with Ms Elizabeth, she was very knowledgeable. Felt uncomfortable in some areas of the building and cold spots. We took our 9 year old who was scared but loved it too.

Fantastic place! Lachlan is knowledgeable, welcoming and personable. Introduced me to a new grape variety I'd previously not heard of and even hunted down some wild mint growing in the back for me to take home. If in Beechworth absolute must to drop in!

Had a great experience here when visiting Beechworth last week. Lachlan introduced us to some great wines - all locally sourced. He was a friendly host with plenty of knowledge and some bonus jokes. We’re keen to return later this year to check out the area being built out the back that will become an eatery.

What a wonderful spot to stop at. The owner poured freely tastings of wines from the Beechworth vineyards. Lachlan explained the French Sab Blanc and the Reisling whilst plying us with dirty jokes, not tooo dirty by the way. Visit there, it is a wonderful cosy place to sit and sip the afternoon away. Oh and make sure you take your sense of humour!!🤣🤣🤣

Such a perfect example of a welcoming wine bar with top quality food offerings, simple and delicious, well paired with local drops; welcoming and friendly service with fabulous and proud knowledge of Beechworth wines. Highly recommend for either a pre dinner drink, a leisurely and lazy drink with substantial snacks or post meal drink and purchase.

Excellent excellent wine, run by father and son team. Dad was very knowledgeable, and soon is an absolute comedian 😂 A must try is the Serengale Chardonnay, can't get it anywhere else

Great little wine gem in town. Local wines to buy, but you also get to have glasses of wines that they’ve opened from their wines on the shelf. Just have to let them know what you’re after and Peter and Lachie will sort you out! Heaps of new vintage wines, always changing; and they make a great margarita!

Wonderful find whilst visiting for the Bridge Rd Granite Bike Ride. The owner Lachlan was a great host, nonstop longform jokes and a very knowledgable wine journey

Beautiful, historic and a lovely picnic area. Perfect area for a little stroll with kids, date location or to find some shade. Has great water features and a well appointed memorial which is worth visiting

Well maintained, such a clam park in town.

These are great gardens. Lovely shade on a sunny day due to the many large old trees. Great lawn area as well as good picnic tables with toilets in close proximity.

Perfect spot to contemplate and indulge yourself in peace while time passes by as it did in the past 200 years.

Lovely relaxing space with established trees including Bunya Pines. Shaded seating, clean toilets, well maintained gardens & paths, close to historical buildings & museums, right in the heart of Beechworth ❤️

Well tended park. Shade and sun spots. Magnificent trees. Fountain. Toilets. Great place for a picnic and away from the tourist crowds of Main Street.

Great spot to stop and eat in the park. Table and chairs are here. Toilets are behind Visitors center that can be accessed through the park.

If you're staying in Beechworth and like to go for a stroll, why not make this cute waterfall on the outskirts of town your destination? A twelve minute amble from the centre of town to get to this photo opportunity. Sadly you can't go down into the gorge but only see it from a small viewing platform. Limited parking so don't be lazy...walk there!

A group of bushwalkers started at the Bridge and walked along to Spring Creek. Very enjoyable walk, though a lot of rocks and tree roots along the way. Medium fitness required

It’s literally right there on your right when you turn the corner of Gorge St. Looks amazing after fresh rainfall with a huge amount of gushing water. The original bridge in the background was wooden built in the 1800s & was then replaced with this stone one that was built in 1874 & opened in 1875. The scenic drive is currently closed off (November 2022) due to floods, but you can still walk through by foot and see another cascading fall further down. ….what a difference a couple of days makes. Last photo is 2 days later & much less water but still beautiful and enough. If you’ve got time, keep walking further down along the track & you’ll get to see some Australian native animals such as the kookaburra and wallabies if you’re lucky.

You can see the falls from a limited area. The road further down is not open

Easily access water falls and cascades within the township. The creek was cut from rock and reminiscence of gold rush days. The stone bridge forms a perfect background for a nice photo, especially on wet season where the flow is quite impressive.

Very cool feature in a great little town. Worth going and having a look. My kids loved it and I thought it was beautiful and serene. Would definitely go back of passing through the town again.

it not a proper tourist attraction i would said, it just pretty small, neighbourhood like water fall, pretty high and nice sunny day make it look awesome too.

Had a great tasting experience and purchased a glass of wine and relaxed in the outdoor courtyard. Highly recommend the Onyx, one to rival any Durif which was taken home Loved the quality of the tasting menu's, the effort that went into providing info on all the wines and being able to mark (draw) what we thought of the wines as we progressed through the tasting. Truly a gem that is solely worth visiting Beechworth for

We were looking for a place to have a quick drink before our meal at Provenance when we stumbled across this cute little wine bar. We sat at the bar and had a quick tasting. The lady that ran us through the tasting was lovely and the wines were fantastic. We ended up getting a small single cheese plate that was incredibly generous and delicious. Any place that has the Will Stud triple cream on the menu is a winner. 😁 We ended up leaving with a bottle of the Quasimodo which is a fantastic drop.

Stopped in for a quick wine before heading back to Melbourne. Delicious Shiraz, good value and tasty cheese platter as well as really friendly service 🙂 Would love to spend an entire afternoon here drinking wine.

We never skip a visit to El Dorado Road when visiting Beechworth. The wines are fantastic and well priced. Thanks Darcy for such a great tasting this time around. See you again soon! ❤️🍷

This is brilliant! Free wine flight, amazing cheese to add on, delicious wine. Beautiful courtyard and accommodating lovely staff. Will be back. Multiple times probs.

Had a wonderful wine tasting experience with Darcy. Lovely wines. Being in the business i appreciate a good cellar door experience.

Wonderful experience at Eldorado Cellar Door Cantina . Our hosts Darcy and Anna were so welcoming, helpful and friendly . We had a tasting of two wines and chose the perfect one . Plus a delicious non alcoholic Beechworth Honey and Lemon for the designated . We also had delicious snacks including magnificent French cheese, duck pate and mussels . Thanks so much Eldorado Cantina . We will be back !

Mixed feelings about this place. Had lunch here with my son on a wet and rainy afternoon. Loved the feel to this place, very cozy with an open fireplace and plenty of charm. Very busy when we visited, all tables booked out and very busy around the bar too. Tried the Korean corn cheese for entree, very good! And the carnivore special for mains, the young fella opted for the pork Belly bites. Desert was the apple pie from local Stanley apples. The food itself is absolutely sensational, like a really high-class restaurant, certainly not your traditional pub grub. Wait time was a little long, in my opinion, but they were very busy. Our waitress was servicing several other tables as well as ours. What disappointed me mostly was the price though, very, very expensive! I review a lot of pubs and hotels and these guys would have to be the most expensive I've experienced, and then to add a 10% surcharge on top was unbelievable! I can understand a public holiday surcharge, but a weekend surcharge? Never had anyone charge me 10% extra for the weekend before. Guys, the weekends would be by far your busiest days, and I think slugging you customers an extra 10% for their patronage is just bloody rude. Total price for a Saturday lunch for just 2 people was $202 bucks! I don't think I will be back sadly

Had lunch here today. The chefs know what they're doing that's for sure. The steak was perfectly cooked, everything was delicious, wait staff were efficient and lovely, and such a cosy space, beautiful warm fire.

The vibe was definitely a highlight, creating a really pleasant atmosphere. However, I found the food to be just alright, especially considering the price point. The staff service also wasn't quite as great as I'd hoped, falling a bit short of expectations.

The Stanley Pub is sensational. The central dining room oozes 'cosy modern', and there's a beer garden to enjoy a meal on the patio too. The Asian fusion inspired gastro pub menu leaves so many customers in state of indecision they offer a try-a-bit-of-everything item at $73pp. We enjoyed the fish of the day and beef eye fillet- both cooked to perfection and plated like artwork. Service was easily the best we've had in the region. This small town pub is a destination worth seeking out- online booking is easy.

Rating based on bakery only - the coziest spot for a coffee & sweet treat. Love their range of goods on the shelves as well! VERY good toasties

We enjoyed a fantastic family gathering for lunch at the Stanley Pub yesterday. The food, service and atmosphere was brilliant - highly recommend. The autumn 🍁 colours haven't yet hit their peak - it's a brilliant place in NE Vic to enjoy the wonderful Autumn colours ❤️

Visited here on the back of their eponymous craft beer. Turns out the town is the pub…but what a pub. Normally I will hold back on exotic pub menus on the basis that “basics are always best” - no need for that here. The extensive menu has a wine list to more than match. It has a table served and picturesque outdoor dog friendly beer garden making it the perfect way to while away a lazy Sunday afternoon. I will definitely be back!

Nice walk, not too difficult, plenty of shaded areas.

Beautiful walks, peaceful, hardly anyone there. Some paths are a little unkept, but pretty good. Toilets would be good (tho there are plenty of trees 😉)

A pleasant ~5km gorge drive with stop-offs. The track is all one way with a few small car parks to stop and take a hike. 4-wheel drive is not needed in the summer, but it may difficult when the track is wet. The gorge looks great and the water is crystal clear.

We did a ~5km loop at 6:30am to avoid the summer sun and heat, and it was just beautiful. Most of the time the walk is actually on a dirt road, so plenty of space to walk safely.

This place is quite a stunning place to visit with so much history and nature a in the one place. The gorge is absolutely amazing. There is a small area where a couple of cars can park so you can walk down to the water and can relax in the water holes.

Great place to enjoy a picnic with family or friends somewhere around the park as you have many places to sit back and enjoy what the park has to offer. You could even walk from town to the park as it is so close. But it it only a 1 way road and basically only a couple of car spots around the park unless you stopped at the powder magazine.

Awesome area to explore. Amazing views, wildlife, native plants and amazing boulders. Plenty of history to see and many things to do.

I feel this is a must if you visit Beechworth. A lovely spot - easy parking - just out of town. THEN - a great walk right around the lake. A fairly easy walk if you take your time. Great photo ops. It is well worth it. Picnic spots, reading spots, walking etc etc.

Lake Sambell is a big part of Beechworth locals and visitors' activities from walking and running trails to boating canoeing and kayaking to fishing! The lake has a wide variety of freshwater species that include yellowbelly, trout, redfin, tench, and trout-cod... This 2 km loop is an easy trail with a great walkway in places to make it easy with some stairs near the historic gold site, it takes an average of 35 mins to 45 mins to complete the full circuit... This lake was built after a £200 donation from John McConville to transform the hole left behind from the miners in the mid 1800's, the engineer, Leslie Sambell, created the lake in October 1928... The water of Spring Creek is bringing life back into the heart of Beechworth rather than being diverted to wash gold... Lake Sambell offers a great view for visitors who stay at the Lake Sambell Caravan Park as the beautiful sunset and forever changing sky's of this amazing lake.

A beautiful lake which is located about 5 minutes drive away from the Beechworth town centre. This place is a good place to chill, relax and destress. The lake is very clean and the water is crystal clear. There are ample of parking spaces. There is also a public toilet nearby. Come over to this lake for a swim, some picnic, to take photographs and leave good memories with you.

Really lovely for picnics, swimming and kayaking! The wildlife is also really nice - there's so many birds.

A beautiful place to sit by the lake and enjoy aloneness or bbq with family.

Great little beach lake to swim at. Toilets and playground are pretty clean, lots of room for everyone to share the area. The lake is pretty warm to swim in and perfect for paddle boarding and canoeing, but lots and lots and lots of reeds, would be better if the council could clear some of them out.

Great for a dip after a mountain bike ride. Not too cold in summer. There is a pontoon to swim out to. Picturesque.

Great place to bring family..Lake Sambell has clear spring fed water with awesome sandy beach & a small pontoon further out to dive from. Playground is a bonus with some gold rush themed play equipment. Please strictly supervise your kids... Toilets are located nearby. Free car parking is next to playground & lake. I did a drive through (one way circuit - enter via McConneville Avenue) & stopped here briefly on my recent visit to Beechworth. It was a hot day & was very tempting for a dip!!

Nice little playground by the lake. Very popular with the locals. You can also access the foreshore there and there is a BBQ and toilets.

Visited in the rain. Cooked on the outdoor bbq. The toilets are quite clean and have toilet paper and sinks. The only bad part was the duck. Or goose. He just wouldn’t leave us alone whilst we were cooking. He would slowly waddle up to us, thick headed and stare at us with his beady white eyes, checking out whatever we were cooking. When we’d shoo him away he’d look offended for a bit then circle around us to have another shot from a different angle. He was rather stupid and couldn’t get the hint. More of a dumb dinosaur than a goose I came to this campground almost 6 years ago and the same goose was there then. I suppose no one has strangled him out of frustration - yet.

Lake Sambell is tucked away only a short distance from the city centre. It's a lovely place to go for a walk, picnic or on warmer days take to the water. The Chinese garden is a quaint start to a leisurely walk along the lakes foreshore.

lovely spot, sandy beach by the lake, easy water access great for kayaking and fishing one of the only place you can catch and keep a Trout Cod, play area is shaded, free BBQs and Toilets, great walking and cycling tracks.

Beautiful setting to let the kids play. There is plenty of shade, barbeques, ducks, walking track, picnic tables. It would be very easy to spend an afternoon outside. There are very good paths for strollers. If only I had my fishing rod and/or swimming suit. The toilets are accessible and clean. The park also has sinks and water fountains.

Very good little playground. Don't let your kids discover the blacksmith hammer if you're hungover.

Asylum tours are always a must! This one has such a nice history behind it and our tour guide was amazing! I’ve been on the Ararat Asylum Tour previously and this one just wasn’t quite as good. Still a must to do, however you don’t get to see as much of the buildings

We recently visited Beechworth Asylum and it was an incredibly intriguing experience! The historic site offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the eerie beauty of the old Mayday Hills Lunatic Asylum. The guided tours are well-researched and provide a deep dive into the history of the asylum, including the stories of its former residents. The atmosphere is suitably spooky, making it perfect for those who enjoy a bit of a thrill. The tour guides are knowledgeable and engaging, adding to the overall experience. The asylum's architecture and preserved interiors are fascinating, giving you a real sense of what life might have been like back then. Whether you're a history buff, a fan of ghost stories, or just looking for something different to do, Beechworth Asylum is definitely worth a visit. It's a unique and memorable way to spend a few hours in Beechworth.

Did a daytime Asylum tour, the group was very small which made the tour much more personal. Our guide was friendly and informative. Even though it was daytime the inside of the buildings still had a very eerie feel. Highly recommended, would like to return for the ghost tour.

We stayed at 'the Linaker' being hotel rooms in the former nurses quarters. While there we took part in this history tour of this former 'Asylum' and explored the lush grounds. It certainly was not a nice place to be locked up in especially in its early life when it was easy to commit someone but not as easy to get out. I thoroughly recommend the tour which was informative although a touch horrifying. Definitely worth a visit to explore the Mayday Hills precinct whether you decide to partake in the tour or not.

There’s an asylum tour you can do, but I personally couldn’t afford the $45pp for 90min. So just walked around the outside myself & did a little of my own research. It opened in October 1867. It was designed to accommodate the ever growing population of the prison center. It also housed those with Down Syndrome, epilepsy, ADHD… The men were put to work as farm labourers, carpenters, blacksmiths, painters, shoe-makers and tailors, while the women worked as launderers, knitters, seamstresses and domestics. Sitting up on the hill it was believed wind could clear their minds. Medication wasn’t introduced until 1950s, so their methods back then were obviously questionable. The perimeter wall was demolished in 1955 to establish an “open door” policy. 1960s a nurse training school was established. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the development of other residential options meant there were fewer patients. By 1996 the hospital consisted of 2 wards & the process of decommissioning was underway. A venue used for weddings is the Chapel of the Resurrection, to the west of the site. It was built in 1868 as the mortuary for the complex, and was converted to the chapel seen today in the 1960s Spirits are believed to still be stuck there. Some of the surrounding properties are privately owned, so do not just walk freely everywhere.

Former 19th century "Lunatic Asylum" set on beautiful grounds (trees donated from Royal Botanic Gardens). The site is a little unkempt but that just adds to the slightly eerie feel of the place. A few interesting signboards that explain different aspects of the site's history - well worth a walk and exploration.

My family and I went to the paranormal investigation last night. While overall it was a quiet night regards interaction, my daughter’s and myself experienced individual experiences. The buildings are steeped with history and it was a privilege to be able to still walk around them while they are still standing. Our tour guide Josh was informative but didn’t use this to influence our expectations which was great and he did his best to try and call the spirits forward, even extending our tour by half an hour. We spent a good hour in the admin building before going on to the grivellia, cellar, women’s ward and laundry. Thank you for an awesome night.

Goldfields is a great little shop. A wonderful curation of delicious fresh food and food products, utilizing the best local produce. So grateful for the team providing this wonderful service in town.

This place rocks. All the freshest goods and the best local produce around. My only complaint is how quickly the fruit straps sell out!

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, incredible range of interesting pantry items and frozen meals, as well as local organic produce. I recommend the smoked cod pie for something different. Also nice touch that they make their own jams.

One of the reasons we moved to Beechworth was knowing that a store like this exists here. Small with friendly service, staffed by people who know you, selling quality local products including great bread, milk, eggs and fresh produce. It's a perfect combination. Well done Goldfields Grocer!

Great variety, supports local products (bread, butter, produce!), very friendly service, open long hours (very convenient). Love it!

Reliable for fresh, local fruit and veg, as well as some good brands to discover. Staff were always very friendly.

It's a great alternative to IGA and everything is from local produces how much better can it get🙋‍♂️

Very nice staff felt very welcomed Facilities were great highly recommend

A beautiful, well maintained swimming pool!

Our hometown pool with two basins for small children and one larger pool. Ample place to sit in the shade, and the canteen sells plenty of lollies and icecreams to keep the kids going.

This is The best little pool ever. Beautiful small cool tree lined park clean facilities and a little oasis in the heat

Great venue for local school swimming carnival. Plenty of shade. Clean facilities.

Beechworth swimming pool, great place to cool off, take a picnic basket plenty of shade great for families 😊

Small pool without a proper deep end. Little shade and entry quite expensive compared to other pools locally.