1. How do I get to Indigo Shire?

Most of the towns located in the Indigo Shire region can be reached via coach. To find out more contact any one of the Shire's Visitor Information Centres.

2. What is the population for each town?

The Indigo Shire has a population of approximately 15,000 people. Population figures for each major town are listed below (according to the 2001 census).

Beechworth: 2,778

Rutherglen: 1,839

Chiltern: 1,036

Wahgunyah: 700

Yackandandah: 632

Barnawartha: 532

Tangambalanga: 407

3. Where can I have a nice meal?

There are plenty of casual and fine places to dine in the region, whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner. For more information click here.

4. Where are the wineries?

The North East is renowned for its quality wineries and vineyards. For more information click here.

5. What is the climate like in Indigo Shire?

The Indigo Shire enjoys a variety of weather conditions throughout the year, from warm summers to cool winters. But for more specific weather forecasts visit the following website:  

www.beechworthonline.com.au/pages.asp?code=150 

6. Where can I stay while visiting Indigo Shire?

Throughout the region there is a range of accommodation options, from bed and breakfasts to caravan parks. For a complete accommodation search in the Beechworth area visit the link below: www.beechworthonline.com.au/accommodation.asp

7. What is there to do and see?

Indigo Shire offers an array of unique and interesting visitor attractions. To find out what each town has to offer visit one of the friendly Visitor Information Centres.

8. What festivals and events are on?

There is always something going on in Indigo Shire! A calendar of events from 2006 can be found on the website by clicking here.

9. Where can I purchase maps of the area?

Maps are available from the Visitor Information Centres in Beechworth, Rutherglen, Chiltern or Yackandandah. Or a historical towns map can be viewed by clicking here.

10.  Where can I obtain licences and permits?

For prospecting, a miner's licence can be obtained at the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre located on Ford Street. Fishing licences are available from a number of outlets, to find locations click here.