Indigo
Beechworth and Yackandandah are two of Australia's best preserved Gold Era towns, renowned for their historic and natural attractions, fine restaurants, a flourishing wine industry, great shopping and superb local produce.
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On offer is an excellent range of accommodation options from Five Star luxury to modestly priced hotels and guest cottages.
Beechworth's Historic and Cultural Precinct, which includes the Courthouse with its links to Ned Kelly and the Robert O'Hara Burke Museum, is a must-visit attraction.
The area's oustanding natural beauty offers endless opportunities for lovers of the great outdoors: it is also a cyclist's dream, with a dedicated mountain bike park offering a variety of tracks to suit all levels, and the famous Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail through the picturesque foothills of the Australian Alps.
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Opera in the Alps
A star-studded line-up performs an evening of beautiful music under the stars in the picturesque grounds of Larobe Beechworth.
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Yackandandah Folk Festival
Sensational international and local artists perform across a range of musical styles at venues around gorgeous Yackandandah. Also features markets, workshops with the artists, and buskers across the weekend.
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Pedal to Produce Trail
Take to your bike and enjoy a gourmet cycling holiday through beautiful countryside. Visit wineries, farm gate stalls and quaint cafes. There are eight regional based maps available from the region's Visitor Information Centres.
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Beechworth Golden Horseshoes Festival
Beechworth's biggest annual event, held each Easter, features a spectacular Grand Parade led by a horse shod with real gold shoes, huge Easter craft fair and Paddy's Market, monster raffle, fun run, food court, live music, displays, Easte...
Famous for Ned Kelly
Beechworth has many llinks to this legendary bushranger. He was committed to stand trial for murder at the Beechworth Courthouse while Woolshed Valley, close to Beechworth, is also the site of several famous locations from the Kelly era.
Beechworth Harvest Festival
Celebrates and showcases the renowned food and wine of north-east Victoria. A gala dinner kicks off the weekend in fine style.
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Spring Migration
A gay and lesbian festival for all with events in Yackandandah, Beechworth, and around the region. DJ's and dance parties, markets and much more.
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Woolshed Falls
These waterfalls were the centre of Victoria's richest goldfields. the 1.2km walk lets you explore this historic and beautiful site where thousands of goldminers tried their luck.
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Murray to Mountains Rail Trail
This is the perfect introduction to the diverse countryside of the tregion. The trail is sealed and has a gentle gradient makingit suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Rail trails follow old railway lines and are suitable fo...
Celtic Festival
Friday 4 -Sunday 6 November
A stirring celebration of the north-east's Celtic past featuring a gala dinner, concerts, parades, pipe bands, highland and Irish dancing.
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Mount Pilot
This National park offers opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors your way. Explore the forest tails on your bike or climb to the summit of Mount Pilot for spectacular views. winter when the ironbarks bloom is the best time to spo...
