Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0447 432 816;
www.beechworthghosttours.com
; asylum tour adult/child/family $30/15/85, murder tour $25/15/75;
from 8pm)
Beechworth's most popular after-dark outing is Beechworth Ghost Tours,
which explore the town's former lunatic asylum by lamplight, with plenty of eerie tales of
murder and mayhem. There are four tours on weekends, including a midnight walk.
Festivals & Events
Golden Horseshoes Festival
( Easter)
Donald Cameron's ride on a gold-shod horse is re-enacted in a grand parade at
this Easter event. Food stalls, Easter-egg hunt, music and fun.
CULTURAL
Harvest Celebration
FOOD
May)
Food and wine stalls and workshops take to the streets in
May.
Beechworth Oktoberfest
(
DRINK
Oct)
Beer-drinking and oompah in early October, hosted by Bridge Road Brewers.
Celtic Festival
CULTURAL
Nov)
Art, entertainment, food, music and mayhem in
mid-November.
Sleeping
Beechworth is well-endowed with cottages and heritage B&Bs; check out
www.beechworthonline.com.au
.
Provenance has some stunning rooms that start at $285 a
double.
Old Priory
( 03-5728 1024;
www.oldpriory.com.au
;
8 Priory Lane; dm/s/d $45/65/95, cottages $140)
This historic con-
vent is a spooky but charming old place. It's often used by school groups, but it's the best
budget choice in Beechworth, with lovely gardens and a range of rooms, including beauti-
fully renovated miners' cottages.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Lake Sambell Caravan Park
CAMPGROUND
$
