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Saddle up to truly experience the authentic natural setting of Banjo Patterson’s famous Man from Snowy River. Victoria’s High Country lies at the heart of the biggest recreational horse riding area in Australia, and offers beautiful vistas and a wealth of fascinating stories and history. Take in some of Australia's most beautiful alpine scenery as you ride with one of the legendary mountain horsemen on a journey of a lifetime. Join a summer muster or visit rustic cattlemen huts on the Bogong Hig... Mansfield, Victoria's High Country Area
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Three inner city houses in Coventry Street are among the few 19th century prefabricated iron buildings remaining in the world.
An audiovisual tour provides a comprehensive account of the importance of these buildings in the history of white settlement in Australia and during the gold rush years in Victoria particularly.
Once a month the volunteers at the 19th century Portable Houses guide a walk around Emerald Hill and also provide refreshments in the courtyard of the historic Iron House... South Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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A small intimate cafe offering delicious lunches, fresh and lavishly made.
Dine outdoors or inside in comfort. Enjoy well made coffee and a fine selection of teas, as well as Devonshire teas.
All day breakfast is a specialty with delicious omelette's and lavish big breakfasts.
If it is catering you require, please call to discuss you needs with Juliet, and we can arrange any menu you desire.
Browse the art work featuring the mosaic works of local artist Wendy burns.Orbost, Gippsland Area
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There s an unusual attraction on Phillip Island, in Victoria, that is certainly making people s heads turn. All who drive the Phillip Island Road can t help but be mystified by the Giant Purple Tap that seemingly floats in mid air, whilst gushing out thousands of litres of water into an apparently Flooded House.
When you enter the building, you will be absolutely amazed by what you can see. Water and chairs go uphill, people fly in mirrors, and others shrink right before your very eyes. In... Cowes, Phillip Island Area
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A Taste of the Region specialises in the gourmet regional food and wine of Southwest Victoria. Sourced from farmer's markets, wineries, breweries and small-scale producers between Geelong & Warnambool and south of Ballarat, we collect together for your convenience some of the best tastes of the region.
Drop by our Winchelsea Larder shop, right on the Princes Highway in the centre of historic Winchelsea, for great coffee and cakes, snacks and light meals either made in the region by artisa... Winchelsea, Great Ocean Road Area
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Spirit ~ Connection ~ Land
The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne rest on a traditional camping and meeting place for the local custodians of the area - the Boonwurrung and Woiworung people.
The Aboriginal Heritage Walk is a rich and vibrant cultural experience. Share in the wealth of local plant lore and see the land through the eyes of your Aboriginal guide.South Yarra, Melbourne Area
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Acacia Ridge is set in the beautiful Yarra Valley with outstanding views across rolling hills and distant blue mountains - a stunning 'Fred Williams' landscape!
The property was planted in 1997. The original plan was to sell fruit to the larger wineries. This is still going on, but because the fruit is of such a high standard, we decided to begin making our own wine. This was done under contract by specialist wine makers, local to the Valley.
The grapes are slow ripening, small bunch clo... Yarra Glen, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges Area
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ACQUA VIVA DAY SPA offers indulgent and therapeutic body treatments including mineral spa baths using the local mineral water for which the area is famous, hydrotherapy, massage, facials, mud wraps and sea salt body scrubs.
PACKAGES
* Escape - Mineral Water Spa, 30 minute Massage and 30 minute facial (1.5-2hours) single $185, double $345
* Just Massage -1hour Facial and 45 minute Body Massage (2 hours) $175, double $350
* Balneotherapy - Aerospa Mineral Bath & 45 minute ... Hepburn Springs, Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges Area
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Across Africa offers a range of authentic and unique handmade art and crafts from Africa. Only 90 minutes drive from Melbourne, our retail outlet is situated in Yarragon Village. Our name was derived from the fact that our products are sourced from many countries within Africa.
Having lived in South Africa for almost 40 years our passion for African artifacts has led us to want to inspire and share with others the culture and uniqueness of artwork from African communities. We have endeavo... Yarragon, Gippsland Area
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Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Alpine High Country, with nature's most pure form of human flight.
We meet at the landing zone, less than a 5 minute drive from Bright. After a short scenic drive, you will arrive at launch site, overlooking the township of Bright. Enjoy the views whilst your qualified tandem pilot sets up the paraglider and straps you in for a breathtaking experience.
Feel the Freedom
A gentle wind gust up the face of the hill, a few steps forward and suddenly yo... Wandiligong, Victoria's High Country Area
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It s all go with H20 at Adventure Park this summer, home of Victorias 1st water theme park.
Get wet, when you raft the turbo rapids on the River Torrent Lazy River ride. Make a splash on super charged waves, as you hang on and go with the flow whilst your raft is propelled along the tropical style river oasis. This inner tube ride is just under 300m in length, filled with twisting tides, roaring rapids and swirling gauntlets! Keep the kids cool, and entertained all day at Adventure Parks ... Geelong, Great Ocean Road Area
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At 59 metres, Agnes Falls are the highest single span falls in Victoria.
Things to see and do
* Take a short stroll through the Blue Gum forest to a viewing area overlooking the falls
* Watch and listen to birds darting between bushes or feeding within the canopy of the trees within the gorge
* Relax and enjoy a picnic or barbecue under the shade of tall blue gums on the grassy banks of the Agnes River
The nearest township is Toora, which has toilets, barbecues, picnic tables, inf... Toora, Gippsland Area
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Albert Park is located in the city of Port Phillip, approximately three km from the CBD of Melbourne. It is a 225 ha sporting and recreational park that caters for formal and informal recreation. Albert Park is the focus for many of Victoria's spectacular events and is also an important sanctuary for wildlife and vegetation.
Things to Do
* Enjoy a barbecue or picnic with your family
* Join a yacht or rowing club, take lessons or just hire a boat for fun
* Walk, cycle, or jog around th... Albert Park, Melbourne Area
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Based in Melbourne but exhibiting regularly in other states and internationally, Alcaston Gallery has been operating since 1989 and specialises in the exhibition of Australian Indigenous artists.
Alcaston Gallery was one of the first Australian galleries to focus on Indigenous art. The Gallery has consistently encouraged audiences to view this art within the context of contemporary art and the global art market.
Alcaston Gallery is a contemporary Australian art gallery de... Fitzroy, Melbourne Area
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Alfred National Park contains some of the most southerly occurrences of warm temperate rainforest in Australia
Things to see and do
There are no walking tracks or easily accessible stopping points on the highway from which to explore the park. Views from the highway are possible, but stopping is not recommended.Only keen walkers prepared with maps and navigation gear should explore the park. Walking may be difficult due to thick vegetation.
There are no camping areas provided in the ... Cann River, Gippsland Area
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The many linking paths through this garden take you beneath a canopy of the awesome mountain ash trees of the Dandenong Ranges. The garden was part of the historic Burnham Beeches Estate, home of Alfred Nicholas, developer of the Aspro formula. It is known for its extensive water features including waterfalls and an ornamental lake complete with boathouse.
Things to Do
* Walk through shady trees down to the picturesque lake, and picnic by the quaint boathouse
* In spring view the flower... Sherbrooke, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges Area
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Skating along fashion s serrated edge; Alice Euphemia championed local labels long before it became de rigueur. A staunch supporter of the pan-Tasman aesthetic, the boutique only stocks locally made Australian and NZ labels. Around 80 clothing and accessory designers are given some well-deserved exposure and their lines are unapologetically original. Obus, Ammo and Mien are just a few of the labels that will cause you and your cash to part company. Meanwhile, the cabinets of contemporary jewelle... Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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The Alpine National Park is Victoria's largest and protects our highest mountains and varied alpine environments. With adjoining national parks in NSW and the ACT, it forms an area that protects almost all of Australia's high country. Extensive snowfields are the primary winter attraction, while warmer months bring stunning wildflower displays and bushwalks and four wheel driving. The 655 kilometre Australian Alps Walking Track traverses the Alps from Walhalla to Canberra.
Australia's Alps a... Omeo, Gippsland Area
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Howard Anderson established Anderson Winery in 1993, after notching up 30 years experience in the industry including 15 years as Winemaker at Seppelt Great Western. In 2005 he was joined by his daughter Christobelle, who had completed a Winemaking degree in Adelaide, and worked for wineries in several regions in France.
We are unashamed perfectionists, and take a 'no compromise' approach to everything from the vineyard, to winemaking, to customer service. All our wines are made on site, en... Rutherglen, Victoria's High Country Area
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In a postcard setting on the banks of Birch's Creek at Smeaton, Anderson's Mill stands as a powerful reminder of an industry that flourished after the gold rush of the 1850's. Standing today much like it was over 100 years ago, the five-storey bluestone building and its magnificent iron water wheel are still in place. Anderson's Mill is located in Smeaton, north of Creswick, in an area well known for it's fertile volcanic soils and goldmining past.
Construction of the flour mill commenced in... Smeaton, Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges Area
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We operate the best hands on farming experience in Victoria.
Animal Land was originally established on 15th October 1985.
Our Goals are to provide children a wonderful place to learn about farm animals. Animal land has been specifically set up to give children that real hands on farming experience.Children can only learn so much in the class room. Here they get to scratch, feel, smell and hear all the experiences of life on a farm.
From the moment you arrive you will be trea... Diggers Rest, Melbourne Area
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Established in 1968, Ararat Regional Art Gallery holds one of only two major contemporary fibre and textile collections in regional Australia. The gallery presents a diverse annual program showcasing artists working with fibre and textiles, together with touring exhibitions and exhibitions drawn from the gallery's permanent collection.
Key sub collections include:
* Textile miniatures
* The Art of the Japanese Package: traditional Japanese packaging predominantly using natural ... Ararat, Grampians Area
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The Art Gallery of Ballarat was established in 1884 and is the one of Australia's finest provincial art galleries.
The gallery possesses the largest and most comprehensive collection of Australian art of all regional galleries. The original 1890 building is on the Heritage Register has been over the 20th century to accommodate the display of the permanent collection as well as a series of temporary exhibition spaces.
The gallery also houses the Lindsay Family sitting room and a large... Ballarat, Goldfields Area
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Things to Do
* Take the pleasant one hour circuit walk to Kings Falls.
* Enjoy a view of the bay and city skyline from the summit.
* Visit the delightful Seawinds Garden which contains several sculptures by William Ricketts.
Heritage
Matthew Flinders was the first European to climb Arthurs Seat after his ship entered the heads while making his circumnavigation of Australia in 1802.
The first owner of Seawinds was Mr Chapman, a gardener at a nearby homestead. The garden was deve... Dromana, Mornington Peninsula Area
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Arts Space Wodonga is a vibrant and accessible contemporary arts venue situated in the central business district of Wodonga. It offers an eclectic program of unique exhibitions, intimate performances, workshops, recitals and forums; featuring local, regional and imported cultural works.Wodonga, Murray Area
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Arty and Leannes Bakery where fresh is the only thing we serve, all baked on the premises come and Visit Arty and Leanne at their Bakery.Swifts Creek, Gippsland Area
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Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens is home to Australia's oldest & most famous hedge maze, a beautiful circular rose maze, and the year round flowering Lavender Labyrinth - all set among 25 acres of world acclaimed gardens.
The traditional Hedge Maze is planted with more than 1000 cypress trees and thousands of metres of pathways. Now more than 3 metres high and 2 metres thick, the Mazekeeper clips the hedges 3 times a year to keep it sculpted into a curvaceous challenge that will delig... Shoreham, Mornington Peninsula Area
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This system prevents polluted water from entering Cardinia Reservoir and affecting the quality of our drinking water.
Things to see and do
* Have a picnic or barbecue
* The lake has become a popular venue for boating activities such as sailboarding, canoeing and small sail boats up to 3.3 metres
* A boat launching ramp is located near Henley Picnic Area
* Due to water pollution swimming is not recommended
Visitors with disabilities are catered for in Bobs Picnic Area. Ramped pa... Selby, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges Area
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Aurora Spa Retreat, nestled in the heart of the Prince Hotel, St Kilda, is Australia s largest spa retreat integrating health and wellness into an urban environment. Our leading edge architecture and state of the art facilities will create the ambience you need to relax from the moment you walk in the door.
At Australia s first urban spa retreat, the focus is on holistic care and optimum therapeutic value. The philosophies and therapies behind this care are influenced by everything from 19t... St Kilda, Melbourne Area
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Discover the wonderful culture and sights of Melbourne aboard the Aussie Princess.
Whether you desire to relax with a group of friends, planning a family or corporate function or looking for that intimate get away, Aussie Princess Boat Charter has a reputation you can trust.
From your initial enquiry our dedicated professional team will work with you to tailor a personalised cruise taking in the majestic development of Docklands, the Port of Melbourne or trips to historic or tourist dest... Docklands, Melbourne Area
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The Aussie Travel Saver discount card provides you the card holder with access to a wide range of discounts and deals to compliment and subsidize your travel and vacation expenses throughout Australia.
With an Aussie Travel Saver discount card you will be able to see and do more for less and take home the very best Australian experience possible.
The Aussie Travel Saver discount card helps you enjoy the very best of Australia, with the best deals, wherever you travel, so what better wa... Abbotsford, Melbourne Area
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Australia on Collins
Australia on Collins is the centre for Melbourne style, a cosmopolitan shopping centre catering for every age, lifestyle need and individuality. Australia on Collins is Located next to the Novotel Melbourne on Collins and with over 60 specialty stores to choose from including fashion, homewares, gifts health and beauty. Experience an abundance of international cuisine within our food court including two cafes and a stylish restaurant.
Fashion
Australia on Col... Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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Originally starting under the name Candybell, our nursery is still the only commercial propagator of named varieties of Lapageria, or the Chilean Bellflower.
Now known as the Australia Begonia company, we still grow a full range of Lapageria, but now we have added tuberous, cane and rex begonias to our growing list. We are currently the world's only nursery specialising in a full range of beautiful Australian bred Tuberous Begonias.
We also grow and propagate the fabled Blue Himalayan Po... Erica, Gippsland Area
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The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) is Melbourne s dynamic, major public contemporary art space, presenting changing seasons of international and Australian exhibitions, events and public programs.
The artistic program combines adventurism, emotion and intellectual rigor to provide a constantly challenging and exciting experience for visitors.
Designed by Melbourne based architects, Wood Marsh, ACCA s distinctive steel building opened its doors to the public in October 2002... Southbank, Melbourne Area
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Explore the moving image in all its forms at ACMI. Discover the wonders of more than a century of movies in Australia's best digital cinemas and watch hundreds of Australian short films in free interactive 'lounge rooms of the future'. Travel underground to the world's largest Screen Gallery to immerse you in the interactive art of the future. With a unique program of exhibitions, screenings, production workshops and family activities, you can experience the world's most popular forms of art and... Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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It has never been easier for all members of the family to catch a fish! A variety of experiences are available:
* Catch plate size rainbow trout or 1 - 3 kg whoppers in our graded ponds
* Catch Atlantic Salmon in a special pond
* Try your luck and skill in our lightly stocked lake, or just enjoy a leisurely day around the banks of the lake.
* Enjoy a barbecue or picnic in our beautiful park setting.
* Play an exciting 18 Holes of Mini Golf
The modest entry fee covers use of park f... Macclesfield, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges Area
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Children can experience close contact with koalas, wombats, kangaroos and even crocodiles. Ballarat Wildlife and Reptile Park houses a rich collection of Australian wildlife in 16 hectares of natural bushland.
Guided tours run every day at 11 am and weekend keeper shows from 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Services include Aussie bush barbecues, coffee shop and quality souvenir shop.
* 1998, 1999 and 2000 Goldfields Tourism Award Winner
* Goldfields Hall of Fame Inductee
* 1999 & 2000... Ballarat, Goldfields Area
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The park is perfect for cyclists, joggers, walkers and those who enjoy a breath of fresh air.
Things to see and do
* Follow the Heritage Trail and learn about our history and special significance of the Aboriginal sites
* View the plentiful water fowl in the wetlands
* Fly a kite
* Make use of over 3 kilometres of bitumen track by walking, jogging or cycling
* Walk the Heidelberg Artists Trail
* Visit the Japanese Cherry Tree Grove
* Try fishing in the Yarra
* Have picnic or ... Bulleen, Melbourne Area
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Barmah State Park (7,900 hectares) and Barmah State Forest (21,600 hectares) are on the Murray River flood plain between Echuca and Tocumwal, about 225 kilometres north of Melbourne. Together they make up the largest River Red Gum forest in Victoria. Equally, the area could be called a wetland as much of it is frequently flooded.
Things to Do
The best times to visit are late spring, summer and early autumn.
* Visit the Tourist Information Centre in Echuca for information on river tours... Barmah, Murray Area
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Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary is located at the mouth of the Barwon River at Barwon Heads, about 20 kilometres to the west of the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. The Marine Sanctuary covers 17 hectares. The intertidal and shallow subtidal sandstone and basalt reefs of the marine sanctuary provide habitat for a diverse range of marine flora and fauna. The water of the reefs supports extensive kelp forests including thick patches of both Giant and Bull Kelp. The wrecks of two ships are located on th... Barwon Heads, Great Ocean Road Area
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Barwon Grange is an elegant intact brick home dating from Geelong's earliest residential settlement.
It was built in 1855 and reflects the aspirations of middle class businessman Jonathan Porter O'Brien and his family who had emigrated from Liverpool.
The picturesque Gothic style architecture includes steep gables, unusual decorative timber bargeboards and verandah parapet.
The interior contains a fine collection of early Victorian furniture and fittings faithfully accumulated accord... Newtown, Great Ocean Road Area
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Visitors to Barwon Park are rewarded with a vision from the past....
Built in 1869 for Thomas & Elizabeth Austin, Barwon Park was once one of Australia's grandest mansions. Barwon Park is a majestic 42 room bluestone estate that features a magnificent central staircase and iron lace verandah. With its interiors remaining largely in original condition, Barwon Park resonates the glory of Victoria's pastoral heritage.Winchelsea, Great Ocean Road Area
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In the centre of Brunswick Street, Fitzroy - Melbourne's Oldest Suburb - Basilisk Bookshop offers a broad range of quality secondhand books.
Open for trading 7 days a week , the shop provides for comfortable browsing of extensive holdings in in many categories from Contemporary Art and modern paperback Fiction to old and unusual harder to find titles in History, Philosophy, the Sciences and Religion.
Specialisations include Photography, Design, Anthropology, Asia, the Middle East and Afr... Fitzroy, Melbourne Area
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The 13,300 ha Baw Baw National Park covers a substantial part of the Baw Baw Plateau and sections of the Thomson and Aberfeldy River valleys. One of the two Victorian national parks with large areas of sub-alpine vegetation, it offers outstanding views, colourful wildflowers in early summer and open grassy plains with Snow Gum woodlands.
Things to Do
Scenic drives: Drive to Mount St Gwinear or Mount Erica. Enjoy a picnic at Silvertop Picnic Ground overlooking the Thomson Dam or visit the... Erica, Gippsland Area
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Bay of Islands Coastal Park stretches from Peterborough almost to Warrnambool in a 32 kilometres long narrow strip. The park has spectacular ocean views and many other memorable features. It protects a variety of rare and threatened flora and fauna species in its coastal heathland environment.
Things to Do
Those parts of the park which are accessible to visitors are concentrated at the eastern (Peterborough) end, beginning at Wild Dog Cove. This is adjoined by the Bay of Martyrs, a length... Peterborough, Great Ocean Road Area
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'Bedrock Family Restaurant '
Come in & enjoy the Bedrock experience where there is something for everyone.
A great family venue with a vast variety of delicious foods such as steak, seafood and burgers and a comprehensive kids menu.
You'll need to bring your appetites if you want to try one of our signature burgers.
Try our famous 'Bedrock Burger' or for the huge eaters tackle one of the 'Brontosaurus Burgers' and then just sit back and relax while the kids play on the exciting in... Cowes, Phillip Island Area
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The building chosen to accommodate the centre is an original 1850s building, built to house the Chinese Protector, within the Beechworth Heritage and Cultural Precinct.
The centre displays artefacts found on the site of the Chinese camps in Beechworth and other artefacts/items held by decedents of the Chinese miners who lived and worked on the Ovens and District goldfields.
The centre will also hold exhibitions, and events, in recognition of the contributions of the Chinese to the Beechw... Beechworth, Victoria's High Country Area
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Built in 1857, Beechworth Gallery is one of the regions original buildings. Spanning three levels, including the cellar, the Gallery offers works of art from regional and international artists as well as a select range of items often sought but rarely found.
Over three levels of history you can enjoy, and purchase, works of art in a range of styles and mediums. Current Artists represented include: David Boyd, Norman Lindsay, Pro Hart, Kasey Sealy, Warwick Fuller, Todd Whisson, Ron Cottrell,... Beechworth, Victoria's High Country Area
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People visit Beechworth for the natural beauty of the forests and ranges as well as the historical architecture of the town. It claims to be the best preserved gold town in Victoria with more than 30 of its buildings classified by the National Trust.
Outside the town, a number of significant goldmining sites are incorporated in sections of the 1080 ha Beechworth Historic Park. The tranquil beauty of eucalyptus and native cypress pine forests, winding creeks, steep gullies and rugged granite ou... Beechworth, Victoria's High Country Area
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Beleura House Garden - The John Tallis Bequest ...'a theatre of the past'...
'Beleura is a wonderful time capsule, a theatre of the past, yet it appears that life in the house goes on. Unlike a theatre, Beleura and its contents are real - were ever thus; the world it contains will continue if the world as we know it continues. The future will find the past preserved, and be able to understand a life, even into the 21st Century and beyond. The magic of Beleura is the depth of its provenanced ... Mornington, Mornington Peninsula Area