Beechworth, Yackandandah and Bright

Discover forests around Beechworth and Bright

Three and a half hours drive north east of Melbourne are the tourist towns of Bright and historic Beechworth.

Enjoy all the towns have to offer before heading for the forests to take in spectacular mountain views on the Country of multiple Traditional Owners, including the Taungurung people.

Experience walks, forest campgrounds, mountain bike trails, 4WDing, horse riding, and the area’s rich mining history.

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Panoramic views

Take a short uphill walk to stunning views over the Bright township.

Huggins Lookout Walk
Man in yellow jacket looking out over Bright township at Huggin's lookout

Walking, camping and mountain bike riding

A group of mountain bike riders ride uphill on a trail through forest

Yackandandah Trails

The Yack Tracks trailhead is a great spot to plan your mountain biking adventure, with purpose-built tracks to suit a range of abilities.

Large open grassy areas of Shippens Flat, nestled in the Buckland Valley Forest. Flat green grass in the foreground and dense forest trees in the background.

Shippens Flat

Situated in the Buckland Valley State Forest, Shippens Flat is 30km south of Porepunkah. You can bring your caravan or camper trailer here to camp in this wide open space. Use the nearby Buckland River for Fishing.

A sign for Reform Hill walk at the start of a walking trail

Reform Hill

Enjoy views over the Ovens Valley and beyond from this lookout walk and picnic area in Myrtleford.

A bush camping area with a single metal toilet block.

Yackandandah Creek Campground 7

Camp at Yackandandah Creek to enjoy many of the activities on offer in the Stanley State Forest including mountain biking, walking, four-wheel driving, camping, fishing and horse riding.

A lookout over Bright township.

Huggins Lookout Walk

A short uphill walk to stunning panoramic views over the Bright township.

An orange entry sign next to a road which leads into a flat, green and grassy campground with hills in the background. campground.

New Chum Flat

New Chum Flat is an open and private campground with tree-screened sites ideal for individuals and small groups.

A grassy camping area with the sun shining through a canopy of trees.

Yurluk Campground

Yurluk Campground offers a remote camping experience in a natural bush setting along the Buckland River.

Plan your visit to Beechworth

Find more things to do and places to eat and stay in Beechworth and surrounds at the Visit Victoria website.

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A group of mountain bike riders ride uphill on a trail through forest