Only open one day a month, this National Trust–run museum displays still-operational century-old printing-press machines dating from the gold-rush-era newspaper the Federal Standard, including a 112-year-old linotype machine.
Federal Standard Printing Works
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery
11.06 MILES
Opened in late 2017, this Indigenous gallery at Rutherglen Estates presents an ongoing and evolving showcase of work by some of Australia's leading…
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14.92 MILES
Within the original subtreasury building (c 1858) where gold was stored is this exhibition space dedicated to Australia's most infamous bushranger, Ned…
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14.86 MILES
Dating from 1857, when it was the Beechworth Athenaeum, this is one of Australia's oldest museums. It was renamed in 1861 in tribute to the famous…
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23.07 MILES
For 24 years from the end of WWII, Bonegilla, 10km east of Wodonga, was Australia’s first migrant reception centre, providing accommodation for some 320…
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23.18 MILES
The region’s best-known winery, Brown Brothers vineyard’s first vintage was in 1889 and it has remained in the hands of the same family ever since. As…
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14.99 MILES
Beechworth’s gem of a microbrewery produces some excellent beer; our favourites are the Chevalier saison and the Bling IPA. All go beautifully with…
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17.88 MILES
Following a $10.5 million makeover in 2015, Albury's art gallery is one of the finest NSW galleries outside of Sydney. Regular special exhibitions present…
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15.47 MILES
From its tree-lined driveway, aristocratic garden and heritage-listed 19th-century castle, first impressions at All Saints are eye-opening, and the…
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A chemist from 1859 to 1968, Dow’s Pharmacy is perfectly preserved and displays lotions and potions from the early days. It's looked after by the National…
0.07 MILES
Housed in the former historic town hall and library (1866) is this fantastic museum loaded with fascinating exhibits of yesteryear and local stories…
3. Star Hotel Museum & Theatre
0.08 MILES
Once used for plays and dances, this historical theatre was the centrepiece of Chiltern’s social and cultural life. Its museum is rarely open these days …
0.18 MILES
This was the home of local author Ethel Florence Richardson (better known by her pen name Henry Handel Richardson), who wrote about life here in the book…
5. Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
1.99 MILES
This national park protects some of Victoria's last stands of Box-Ironbark forest in a patchwork of protected areas around the town. This is also one of…
6. Yeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Site
7.16 MILES
Located within the heart of the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park – around 20km north of Beechworth – this 40-minute trail traverses a rocky and scrubby…
8.42 MILES
Established in 1859, Morris is the oldest winery in Rutherglen. While no longer owned by the original family, its fifth-generation winemaker (David Morris…
10.48 MILES
This rustic shed opens up to the region's most slick cellar door. Scion prides itself on being a producer of wines that are more contemporary than…