Things to do in Beechworth

Beechworth Fairy Tree

In the grounds of Beechworth Primary School stands a large and aged Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens). The species was introduced to Australia in the 1800s to supplement the logging industry in the development of early settlements and the Fairy Tree, as it is known locally, was most likely already in place when Beechworth Primary was erected in 1875.

Beechworth Mountain Bike Park

Located at the top of Alma Road, Beechworth, the Beechworth Mountain Bike Park is an often hair raising ride with some challenging jumps, turns and obstacles. Set amongst the surrounding Beechworth bush this is a free venue for mountain biking. Please note that events are held at different times throughout the year here and it may be unavailable for public use.

Gold Panning in Beechworth

Gold Panning in Beechworth With such an extensive history of gold within Beechworth in is no wonder that many locals and visitors still try thier luck at panning for gold and gems. There is still alluvial gold in many of the creeks and streams but while you can fairly expect to get some colour don't expect to be walking away with pockets laden with gold.

Beechworth Tawny Frogmouth

Beechworth Tawny Frogmouth The Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) is often found in Beechworth and throughout Australia and Southern New Guinea. They are found in the well forested areas and occasionally in farm and garden sheds.

The Tawny Frogmouth is often referred to as an owl which is incorrect, and also incorrectly as a "Mopoke" or "Morepork" which are in fact alternate names for the Southern Boobook Owl (Also found in Beechworth and district. Both males and females measure 35–50 cm long and have yellow eyes and a wide beak with a tuft of bristly feathers at its base. The Tawny Frogmouth makes loud clacking sounds with their beaks and produce a reverberating call.

Possums in Beechworth

Possum in Beechworth The Ringtail Possum (Pseudocheirus peregrinus) is common in Beechworth gardens and is also found in rainforests, woodlands, eucalypt forests and coastal shrubs. Ringtail Possum primarily live in trees but will often also find their way into house roofs and walls.

A Ringtail possum may build as many as five drays (nests) in their home territory ad move amongst them with their offspring through any given day. Their nests are typically built in hollow logs and in thick vegetation and are ball shaped. Both the male and female possums build the nest from grass, leaves and shredded bark which they carry in their curled up tails.

Kangaroos in Beechworth

Kangaroo in Beechworth The hills and farms around Beechworth are home to a number of large mobs of Eastern Grey Kangaroos. Eastern Grey Kangaroo’s (Macropus giganteus) are found in south and eastern Australia and are also known as the Great Grey Kangaroo and the Forester Kangaroo. A big Eastern Grey male Kangaroo will generally weigh around 66 kg and stand almost 2 metres tall.

Without a doubt the kangaroo is Australia’s most iconic and features on the Australian coat of arms and on some of the national currency. The kangaroo is important to both Australian culture and the national image and consequently there are numerous references in business and culture.

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