NO LONGER UNDER LOCK AND KEY

BEECHWORTH, VIC

It could be one of the prettiest towns with an infamous criminal record. And now the Beechworth Gaol – which once held Ned Kelly – has been promised a more glamorous life ahead after a consortium of locals and investors banded together to buy it last year. While it’s set to become a centre of excellence for young entrepreneurship and a hub for the cycling groups that whorl through Beechworth, new cafes, a co-working space and accommodation are all on the cards. For now, guided tours of the gaol will take you back to the Kelly Gang days. explorebeechworth.com.au