Tunstalls Nature Conservation Reserve Bealiba
Local Attractions
Although many of the original buildings in the main street have seen better days, the local Evans Hotel is open for functions and accommodation. The Evans Hotel cafe will have most of what you may want from hot and cold food and drinks, as well as sweets and second hand-clothes, gifts and groceries. Don’t let the ghost-town vibe fool you! Bealiba has a great community of wonderful people who are proud of their little, slipping-off-the-time-track town.
Bealiba Railway Station
One of the heritage sites within Bealiba is the Bealiba Railway Station which has been lovingly restored by Heather and Robert Cooper and is a must-see feature of the town. There are interesting information displays and an attractive flourishing garden. Heather and Robert enjoy sharing their passion for the station with railway enthusiasts and curious visitors alike.
Bealiba History Museum
The Bealiba history museum housed in the old Public Library building on Main Street contains many interesting relics from the towns past. It is possibly one of the smallest Victorian museums, but it is big on historical information. Open only on special event days or by appointment.
Bealiba Pony Club
Currently hosting 45+/- riding members, the Bealiba Pony Club rallies are held on the third Sunday of every month. Instruction days, camp overs and clinics are also held throughout the year. Lessons are offered in Show jumping, Dressage, Cross Country, Games & other activities. Our club holds a gymkhana annually catering for riders of all levels.
Local Artists
The 112-year-old church building, Divine Studio, will showcase a combination of work by Phil and Helena alongside exhibits and demonstrations by other local Bealiba artists, featuring woodwork, sculpture, textiles, quilting, and Victorian sewing boxes and baskets.
Address:
12 Davies Street
Bealiba, 3475
Phone: 0439 432 773
Artists at this Divine Studio include:
Phil Smith: Working with wood is a passion of Phil’s. He visualises the final outcome for the raw material, removing only enough to reveal the natural form and textures beneath the surface, creating functional furniture and sculptures from wood and steel.
Helena Kidd: Helena is a writer and the author of When the Past Awakens, which was shortlisted in 2020 for Victorian Community History Award. Helena has a new picture book Memoir, Dreams That Come True, and she is keen to chat about the writing process and what inspired this book.
Copies of Helena’s books will be available for purchase at Divine Studio.
Lyndene Higgins: Lyndene Higgins from Bealiba will be joining Divine Studio with her Victorian Crazy Quilt display. Lyndene has created a series of amazing works using remnants of doilies, needle work and more.
Mandy: Mandy has recently moved to Bealiba and will be displaying her beautifully crafted Victorian sewing boxes and baskets. Mandy will also be demonstrating her skills and selling kits for those interested in giving this forgotten craft a try.
Jessica McLean. Woodcarver Jessica will be presenting works from her own Arisylaro studio. Each piece is unique and hand carved. representatives of texture the contrasts between hard and soft reflecting upon the essence of dark and light.
Rebecca. Living in Bealiba for 2 years Rebecca keeps herself busy with all kinds of craft. From mug making to printing on tops, chocolate baskets and a lot more.
Tenar Dwyer Studio
TTenar paints to satisfy her need to explore the world visually; constantly challenging herself to refine and develop her observational skills. Her work, which often depicts death and decay, beautifully extends the tradition of the memento mori. Her sensitively-rendered oil paintings cultivate a sense of stillness and the simplicity of her compositions honour the object’s existence and capture the transient beauty of life.
Contact: Tenar Dwyer Studio
21 Main St, Bealiba, 3475
Phone: 0403862204
Email: tenardwyer@gmail.com
Wineries
With a climate that is ideal for growing grapes, and the world famous Pyrenees on the doorstep, Maryborough and Surrounds has an abundance of quality wineries just waiting to be explored.
With over 20 wineries offering full flavoured reds and a crisp, cool whites, take in the beautiful scenery as you walk, cycle or drive down winding roads and learn the secrets of this emerging wine region.