Beechworth Bakery is a classic of the country-bakery genre. Housed in a building that dates back to 1857,the specialty here is sweet,cream-filled deliciousness,in the form of vanilla slices,custard tarts,snickerdoodles,and the true classic,the bee sting (a round brioche filled with pastry cream,topped with honey-glazed nuts). Beechworth Bakery also does a great range of savoury snacks,though plenty of locals will tell you the best meat pies in town come from just up the road at Gum Tree Pies. Seebeechworthbakery.com.au
THE ONE PROVIDOR
People in Beechworth care about food and wine. They care about where it comes from,they care about who produces it,and they care about how it tastes. For proof,call in to Project 49,a café and deli on Beechworth's main street. Here you'll find some of the best local produce around,from Beechworth's famous honey,to locally made cheeses,olives,charcuterie,jams,and more. The team at P49 also bake bread and pastries,plus make a mean flat white. Seeprojectfortynine.com.au
THE ONE HISTORIC SITE
You can't miss HM Prison Beechworth as you drive into town:the old jail's imposing granite walls are as solid as ever,despite the fact the prison,built in 1864,was decommissioned in 2004. The jail had some famous inmates over the years,from bushrangers such as Joe Byrne and Steve Hart,to none other than Ned Kelly himself,who was held here on two occasions,including during his committal trial for murder in 1880. Tours of the prison are conducted daily,and,because this is Beechworth,there's a great café on-site. Seeoldbeechworthgaol.com.au
THE ONE MUSEUM
History buffs will also want to call past the Robert O'Hara Burke Memorial Museum – named after he of Burke and Wills fame – to check out the collection of more than 30,000 individual items that range from Aboriginal weapons and tools to gold rush artefacts to animal and birdlife taxidermy. There's also an entire vault dedicated to original items relating to Ned Kelly and his gang,including Kelly's death mask. Seeexplorebeechworth.com.au
THE ONE TAKEAWAY
If you aren't expecting to find high-quality,authentic Sri Lankan cuisine in country Victoria,then you haven't met Amandhi De Silva. The Sri Lankan-born chef now calls Beechworth home,and operates an eponymous restaurant that focuses on gourmet take-out delights to enjoy at home. Each night Amandhi cooks up something different,with dishes ranging from whole fish steamed in banana leaf,to goat curry,to spiced cauliflower with sambal. Perfect for those wanting a quiet night after a long day. Seeamandhis.com
THE ONE PUB
Take a break from the wine sipping and instead indulge in some beer slurping at local Beechworth brewery Bridge Road. The taproom here is set in a 150-year-old coach house and stables,and there are usually about 20 house-brewed beers available for tasting. Don't miss classics like the pale ale and the"Bling IPA",as well as seasonal brews such as the"Nitro Magical Christmas Unicorn",and the"Hazy Bling NEIPA". This is serious beer for serious beer drinkers,as well as those who just fancy a cheeky schooner. Seebridgeroadbrewers.com.au
ONE MORE THING
Just a short drive down the road from Beechworth,Yackandandah is a lovely little village with plenty of historic buildings that house shops,galleries,bakeries and cafes,plus there are opportunities for bushwalking and mountain-bike riding in the surrounding area. Seeexploreyackandandah.com.au