Our 2015 weekend away will be 20-22 of March in Beechworth. This club outing is open to members, their partners and children only. Theo is the main contact person for this event.
About Beechworth
Beechworth is a historical gold rush town located in the north-east of Victoria (approximately three hours from Preston). Beechworth has many wonderful photography opportunities including:
- Historic and Cultural Precinct with its beautiful and nationally significant buildings
- Public cemetery
- Beechworth Gaol
- Beautiful gardens
- Beechworth Historic Park with its scenic gorge and cascades
- Mayday Hills Lunatic Asylum
- Nearby towns: Chiltern, Rutherglen, Yackandandah
Beechworth Ghost Tours offers day and evening tours of the historic Mayday Hill Lunatic Asylum.
Day tours
90 minutes
Adults $25
Conc $20
Kids under 16 $10
Ghost tours
2 hours
Adults $35
Conc $33
Kids under 16 $20
Photography tours
1-3 hours
$80
Tours must be booked in advanced. If you’re interested, please let Theo know.
The London Tavern
The Preston Photographic Club has secured the privately-owned historic London Tavern for the weekend stay. Accommodations include:
- 9 rooms with double and/or bunk beds
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Bathroom with hot shower
- Sitting/TV room with fireplace
- Grand dining room
- Billiards room and Ping-Pong table
- Enclosed outdoor area
- Can accommodate campers
For more information and to see images of the London Tavern, please visit Stumble Down Under.
Stay tuned for more details!