High Country’s hottest new stays linked by tasty cycling trail

An old gold-rush pub and a former asylum are two buzzy accommodations, best connected via a two-wheeled picnic.

• by Belinda Jackson

The Benev review, Beechworth: The surprising, amazing thing you'll find in your hotel room

This is the perfect place to indulge in an off-grid, luxury de-stressing experience.

• by Kylie McLaughlin

Six of the best gin distilleries in north-east Victoria

Bathtub gin, Navy Strength gin and pot stills named Stillvester and Stillvia - the distillers of Victoria's north-east blend humour with quality.

• by Sue Wallace

Beechworth, Victoria, travel guide and things to do: Nine must-do highlights

Whether you're a foodie, a wine lover or a history buff, there's much to see and do in this Victorian town.

• by Ben Groundwater

Giaconda winery, near Beechworth, Victoria: Inside the secret wine cave you'll (probably) never get to visit

It produces one of Australia's best chardonnays, but don't expect to show up here and get the tour - or even be able to buy a bottle.

• by Ben Groundwater

Beechworth and surrounds: Victoria's north-east ticks all boxes for a short break holiday

With domestic tourism hopefully close at hand, Michael Gebicki suggests planning ahead for a serene trip to the historic gold rush towns.

• by Michael Gebicki

Finches of Beechworth review, Beechworth, Victoria: Weekend away

One of Beechworth's most established B&Bs has struck gold with its recent makeover.

• by Sue Wallace

Beechworth travel guide and things to do: 20 reasons to visit

Is there a better preserved, more appealing and more photogenic town in Australia? We think not.

• by Anthony Dennis

Sticks and Stones: A night in the wild teaches bush survival skills

Sticks and Stones Adventures' bushcraft weekend teaches basic survival skills that are useful for just about anywhere.

• by Elspeth Callender

The 50 best travel finds of 2014 from around the globe

They've journeyed to all corners of the globe (and back again) this year to hunt out travel's treasures. Now, with 2014 near its end, it's time for Traveller's writers to name their favourite hotels, bars, gadgets, museums, metros and more in this, our first-ever Best Finds special.