Beechworth Guided Walking Tours

Discover Beechworth's fascinating gold rush history on a guided walking tour through one of Australia's best-preserved historic towns. Knowledgeable local guides bring the town's past to life with stories of gold discoveries, historic buildings, colourful characters and the notorious Kelly Gang.

The tours explore Beechworth's heritage streets and significant historic sites. Each tour takes approximately 45 minutes and is suitable for people of all ages and abilities, making it an enjoyable way for families to discover the history behind the town's beautiful old buildings.

Guided Walking Tours:

Gold Rush Walking Tour: Discover how gold transformed Beechworth into a thriving regional centre. The tour explores the people, buildings and events associated with the gold rush, including stories of fortune seekers, migration, government and law. Departs from the Beechworth Courthouse at 10am daily.
Ned Kelly Walking Tour: Follow the story of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang through Beechworth's historic streets. Visit important locations connected with the Kelly saga and discover the people and events behind one of Australia's most famous bushranger stories. Departs from outside the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre at 1pm daily.

Both tours are led by local guides. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Dogs are not permitted on the guided walking tours, except assistance dogs.

Tickets can be purchased from the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre or Burke Museum. Group bookings are also available.

For families who prefer to explore independently, there is also a free self-guided audio tour of the Beechworth Historic Precinct.

Opening Hours:

Guided tours operate daily:

Gold Rush Walking Tour: 10am (45 minutes).
Ned Kelly Walking Tour: 1pm (45 minutes).

Check the official guided walking tour information for current arrangements.

Cost:

See the current guided walking tour prices.

Indigo Shire residents can join the guided walking tours free of charge.

Location:

The Gold Rush Walking Tour departs from the Beechworth Courthouse, while the Ned Kelly Walking Tour departs from outside the Visitor Information Centre.

Location

Beechworth Visitor Information Centre, 103 Ford Street, Beechworth 3747 View Map

✆ 1300 366 321

Web Links

→ www.explorebeechworth.com.au/beechworth-historic-precinct/tours