Beechworth Visitor Information Centre
Beechworth Visitor Information Centre
Beechworth Visitor Information Centre
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
About
Beechworth sits nestled in the foothills of Victoria's High Country and boasts a unique and majestic array of heritage buildings, earning it the title of one of Victoria's best preserved gold towns. The accredited Beechworth Visitor Information Centre is situated within the Shire Town Hall on Ford Street. Just across the road is the Historic and Cultural Precinct which includes a significant collection of authentic gold rush administration buildings, impressive museums and artefacts, all with a deep and rich Australian History. To protect our community and yours and adhering to the restrictions directed by the Victorian State Government our centre reopening daily from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM with a strict cleaning regime and procedures. Stay informed by visiting www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia29,056 contributions
Apr 2021
Most Information Center's provide good information and are generally helpfull as this one was but the building was of more interest. The first town hall goes back to 1858 and then came a hall behind and in 1889 the new front building was completed.Worth a look.
Written 22 April 2021
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Thank you Oldjack, it really is a fantastic building. We are lucky to call it and the Beechworth Historic Precinct home.
Written 4 May 2021
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Swinters
St Kilda, Australia4 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
Staff were very friendly and helpful. I booked a walking tour with them and it was really interesting finding out about Beechworth and my guide David was very knowledgeable and friendly. The Ned Kelly tour sounds good and will do that walking tour when I go back.
Written 21 December 2021
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Victoria, Australia85,836 contributions
Nov 2022
This is in one of the rooms in the Town Hall, which in itself, is a magnificent building. This room however has been whitened and the unique personality of the hall is seen less here than in other parts of it.
Nevertheless, it detracts nothing from the visit. This is a standard information centre, that is very well lit in a beautiful building. Like other information centres they have a great range of products to buy and local information.
The ladies inside were lovely... really helpful. They gave me a map to find Billsons and I subsequently got sidetracked, but the map was helpful because it helped me locate other things I wanted to see. I did eventually get to Billsons but not without being considerably sidetracked.
And I bought a hobby horse here ! They recommended that I didn't ride it along the street because others may say something AND they were right, others did indicate that it isn't normal to ride one up the street... when I jokingly attempted to after some ladies mentioning how charming my horse was.
Nevertheless, it detracts nothing from the visit. This is a standard information centre, that is very well lit in a beautiful building. Like other information centres they have a great range of products to buy and local information.
The ladies inside were lovely... really helpful. They gave me a map to find Billsons and I subsequently got sidetracked, but the map was helpful because it helped me locate other things I wanted to see. I did eventually get to Billsons but not without being considerably sidetracked.
And I bought a hobby horse here ! They recommended that I didn't ride it along the street because others may say something AND they were right, others did indicate that it isn't normal to ride one up the street... when I jokingly attempted to after some ladies mentioning how charming my horse was.
Written 11 November 2022
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Skeney57
Sydney, Australia24,416 contributions
Nov 2022
Have wanted to visit Beechworth for decades and finally got the chance. Parked near the VIC and knew it had to be our first stop! A beautiful old building in what was the old council shire hall that dates back to 1888 and has been repurposed. On our visit there was an Anne Frank exhibit in the main hall, very interesting. The staff were super helpful with maps, suggestions & ideas on what would be of interest to us. Make it your first stop in Beechworth, you won't be disappointed.
Written 27 November 2022
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Lyn A
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Mar 2023 • Couples
They need to get their information correct. They sent us out to one free camp apparently for RVs and caravans but large boulders had been put in the way and there was no where to actually camp. Then they sent us to another free camp but most of the roads were rutted out or inaccessable with a caravan because of trees. Then they gave us a list of what's on for the weekend, we went all the way to Yackandandah to attend the Lions market that was advertised but it had been changed to the following weekend. The second thing we decided to do of there list was to go berry picking where they advertised strawberries, blueberries and boysenberries but when we got out there they had strawberries, raspberries a d blackberries.
The information centre really needs to confirm their info before they tell people about it.
The information centre really needs to confirm their info before they tell people about it.
Written 18 March 2023
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Tony W
Sydney, Australia4,599 contributions
Dec 2022
This information centre is the first place to visit when you get to Beechworth. The team staffing the centre know everything there is to know about what's happening in town. When we were there, they even knew that Billsons had run out of the most popular cordial flavour and they were the only outlet in town with stock.
Written 28 December 2022
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Pauline J
Sydney, Australia222 contributions
Mar 2020
We stopped here late one Saturday for some maps and came back a few days later for a day trip from Dinner Plain. Both times the staff were so helpful and recommended places to visit. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Definitely suggest you stop here and get some insights into the local area.
Definitely suggest you stop here and get some insights into the local area.
Written 11 March 2020
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Aussie_2012
Melbourne, Australia962 contributions
Jan 2022
Come here to get tons of information not just about the town but the local areas and further afield. There're lots of maps, self-guided walking maps and information on all the activities for young and old. Helpful and friendly service. Take a peek inside in the grand hall before you leave.
Written 9 January 2022
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MyNo1Place
Melbourne, Australia33 contributions
Nov 2020
The people were very helpful and provided us with maps, information of Beechworth and the local area. A well laid out center in a lovely old building.
Written 23 November 2020
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Frank J
Yarrawonga, Australia124 contributions
Oct 2020
Attended looking for recommendations to visit. Staff extremely polite and helpful in all its recommendations. They also have souvenirs for purchase.
Written 21 November 2020
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apologies for no reply - I don't log in very often - cheers
Written 5 January 2021
Can you hire bicycles in July in Beechworth?
Written 8 June 2019
As it will be the middle of winter, there maybe some snow so I'm not sure there would be a huge demand for bicycles in July. I would get in touch with the Visitor Centre and see if there are any private companies that do rent them out.
Written 9 June 2019
Not from visitors centre. I think there are some bike shops that will rent a bicycle
Written 8 June 2019
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