Beaufort Historical Walk
While visiting Beaufort, you can discover the history of the early goldfields while immersing yourself in the charm of country life. Heritage buildings and picturesque streetscapes await you. Grand old buildings, gracious homes and historic cottages are testament to a rich past. The Beaufort Historic Walk introduces visitors to the many historic buildings and monuments that made Beaufort the town it is today.
Beaufort Historical Walk Map
1. Beaufort Band Rotunda, 1903
2. Beaufort Fire Brigade, established in 1874 and rebuilt in 1911.
3. "Erskine" 20 Havelock St, 1901. Now a private residence.
4. Weighbridge House, 1874.
5. Masonic Lodge , 1856. Now apartments.
6. Farleys Undertakers and Carpentry, 1860. Now a private residence.
7. Primitive Methodist Mission, 1887. Now the Church Gallery Gift Shop.
8. Presbyterian Church, 1908. Now the Uniting Church.
9. Courthouse, 1864, Now the Beaufort Historical Society.
10. Police stables, 1890.
11. CWA, 1928. Now the Hospital Car Park.
12. State Bank, 1919.
13. Pedder's Blacksmiths, 1862. Now the Big Garage.
14. Wilsons Garage, 1918. Now Skinny Sisters Cafe.
15. Farmers Hotel, 1886. Now Hains Windscreens.
16. DeBaere's House, 1861. Now an antique shop.
17. Electric Power House, 1959. Now Shire Hall.
18. Camp Hotel, 1887. Rebuilt as Beaufort Hotel.
19. New Weigh Bridge.
20. Railway Station, 1874. Now incorporating Art Trax Gallery.
21. Railway Hotel, 1874 (remodelled in 1920). Now a gym and private business.
22. Butchers, 1867. Now the Pyrenees Advocate office.
23. War Memorial, 1927
24. Golden Age Hotel , 1864.
25. Cougles Drapery, 1882. Now the local hardware store.
26. Ingrains Harness Maker, 1870. Now the local opportunity shop.
27. Harris's Chemist, 1926. Now Angels Cafe.
28. Wotherspoons Hay and Grain Merchants, 1856. Now the Beaufort Community Resource Centre.
29. The fish and chip shop through to the hairdressers was part of Wotherspoon & Co, 1856.
30. Hawkes Bros, 1862. Now a business premises.
31. Bank of Victoria, 1862. Now a private residence.
32. Barber Shop and Billiard Saloon, 1868. Now a private residence.
33. Cowans Bakery, 1874. Now the Original Craft Shop.
34. Mrs Martins Haberdashery Store, 1874. Now the Three Troupers Pantry.
35. Commercial Hotel, 1886. Now all part of the new IGA Supermarket complex
36. Doctor's Practice 1869.
37. Jack Days Green Grocer, 1856. Now Cafe 56
38. Mechanics Institute, 1863.
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Location
72 Neill Street, Beaufort 3373 Map
Web Links
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