Beechworth
Beechworth is a remarkably well-preserved historical town nestled in the northeastern region of Victoria. It gained prominence during the mid-1850s gold rush, and as of the 2021 census, Beechworth had a population of 3,290.

The town boasts numerous impeccably preserved historical buildings, and over time, it has transformed itself into a sought-after tourist destination and a thriving centre for wine production.

Beechworth Parish and Township plans were developed, named, and authorised by George D. Smythe. He undertook this task after departing from his family estate near Liverpool in 1828 and later in Launceston, Tasmania in 1838. Originally, the area, which had been utilised for grazing by the settler David Reid, was sometimes referred to as Mayday Hills until 1853.

The Post Office in Beechworth opened on May 1, 1853, under the name Spring Creek, and it was subsequently renamed Beechworth on January 1, 1854. The Indigenous name Baarmutha was also associated with the area, although its origin and language are unknown.

Between 1852 and 1857, Beechworth experienced a gold rush, becoming a significant gold-producing region and a centre of government. However, its influence, wealth, and power were relatively short-lived. Notably, a group of early prospectors extracted a 14-pound (6.4 kg) pan of gold from the area, and another party managed to collect approximately 50 pounds (23 kg) of gold within a week. This led to a rush of people coming to the remote region. During the initial election campaign in 1855, one candidate, Daniel Cameron, rode a horse adorned with solid gold horseshoes. This extravagant event remains commemorated as the golden horseshoe festival and the horseshoe serves as the symbol of Beechworth.