The Kelly home at the end of Kelly Street

Beveridge
Small township where Ned Kelly was born
Beveridge is a small township located 42 km north of Melbourne along the Hume Highway which is sustained by the surrounding agricultural and pastoral industries. It is located in the fertile Goulburn Valley which was explored by Hamilton Hume and William Howell in the 1820s.

Although it has little more than 100 inhabitants, Beveridge is guaranteed a permanent place in Australian history because it was the birthplace of legendary bushranger, Ned Kelly, whose impoverished father, John, settled in the town at a time when the less affluent pioneers were subject to harassment from the wealthy and influential squattocracy.

Things to see:  

Historic Buildings
The Kelly family home still stands. The town's most impressive building is the former Roman Catholic Church, where the Kellys presumably worshipped. Perched on a hillside, this bluestone gothic church was constructed between 1857 and 1862, with the exception of the sacristy and chancel, which were added in 1877. It was originally registered as both school and church, in order to qualify for a school grant.

Another structure of historic interest is the post office on Pretty Sally Hill, which served as a hotel in the 1860s.

A sad comment on our desire to preserve our history - the remnants of the Kelly home

Wallan Woolshed
6 km north of Beveridge is the Wallan Woolshed, where you can see sheep being shorn and herded by sheepdogs, throw a boomerang, dance to a bush band, eat a traditional Australian meal and be regaled with tales of rural Australia. Bookings can be made for lunch or evening visits. Contact Wallan Woolshed (03) 5783 1214.

Accommodation and Eating
There is no accommodation available in the town

	Bed & Breakfast/Guesthouses
	The Hunters Tryst Old Hume Hwy Beveridge VIC 3753 Telephone: (03) 9745 2309 Facsimile: (03) 9745 2309 Rating: ***1/2