Beechwoth Historic Walking Tours

Hero, villain, or just classic folk icon. Come on a guided tour with us to decide for yourself who is Ned Kelly. One thing everyone can agree on, Ned Kelly is a fascinating and dearly beloved story of a man who claimed to fame as an outlaw tied in complex social issues.
Beechworth Historic Walking Tours offers a unique opportunity and perspective where you get to deep dive into his life and legacy of Australia's most notorious bushranger.

Knowledgeable and passionate guides take you on tour to bring history to the now through visiting significant locations like the Magistrates Court, where Ned Kelly faced charges and sparked a national debate, the Kelly Family Home, taking you through a replica of the 1870’s original residence with humble beginnings, and The Beechworth Gaol, where Ned Kelly spent his final days before his execution.

The tour goes beyond what the government belief of Ned Kelly was as it strives to rise up the social and economic factors that shaped the bushranger’s life and the events that led to the rebellion. You will explore his outlaw motives behind police brutality and societal injustices faced by Irish immigrants, you will learn how the public has shifted its perception towards the charismatic rebel for some, a ruthless criminal for others. You might even get the nudge to spark a debate that has inspired many artists, writers, and filmmakers to this day.