BEECHWORTH ACTIVITIES

BEECHWORTH HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1.5 hour historic town tour with Beechworth Mini Buses
Minimum 6 people to maximum of 24: $15 per person

BEECHWORTH GHOST TOURS
In the mid 1860’s Beechworth’s Mayday Hills Hospital, was developed as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum.  A 1.5 hour discovery tour reveals what life was like living in such an institution in those times.  Parts of the tour take you deep inside buildings that have been closed for more than 30 years.  Your tour guide will give a fascinating history of this establishment and some spine-tingling stories that may have your imagination working overtime!  Tours leave nightly after dusk. Contact Adam or Sharon on 0447 432 816 for information and bookings. www.beechworthghosttours.com

HIRE A BIKE AND TAKE YOURSELF ON A BIKE TRIP
Bikes available for hire from Beechworth Cycles and Saws. Prices start at $20 for a half day, deposit required. Please phone 03 5728 1402 for information and bookings.

RIDE OR WALK THE MURRAY TO MOUNTAINS RAIL TRAIL
Connecting with Beechworth, Wangaratta, Myrtleford, Porepunkah and Bright, this sealed trail follows 98 kilometres of historic railway lines that connect you with farm gates, wineries and attractions.  The rail trail runs directly behind the Armour Motor Inn and has a gentle gradient that makes it suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. www.railtrail.com.au

COME AND DISCOVER BEECHWORTH HONEY EXPERIENCE
Beechworth Honey opened their exciting new complex on the corner of Ford and Church Streets in April 2008. Visitors can enjoy interpretive displays and history and get an insight into the life of a beekeeper at work. Follow how a modern day packing plant takes the liquid gold from the hives, through to your breakfast toast.  There’s a courtyard and coffee shop and a giant Queen Bee jigsaw to challenge the kids.  Special group tours can be organised. www.beechworthhoney.com.au

NED KELLY GUIDED WALKING TOURS
Discover Beechworth’s amazing history of the Gold Rush and Ned Kelly days with two walking tours.  One hour tours depart daily from the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre at 10.35am (Goldrush Tour) and 1.00pm (Ned Kelly Tour). 
Tour cost: $7.50 adults, child $5, Family $15.  Bookings required 1300 366 321 or visti www.beechworth.com.

Further tourist information is available on: www.beechworth.com