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Beechworth Campus

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Introduction to the campus

In December 1996 La Trobe University purchased the former Mayday Hills hospital in the historic town of Beechworth, North East Victoria, with a view to creating a unique campus of the University. The campus comprises over 100 hectares and, with its heritage gardens and many classified buildings dating back to the 1860s, offers a special educational environment.

The primary focus of the campus is as a professional and personal development centre facilitating conferences and conventions, post-initial education and short course programs, and residential retreats and activities. La Trobe at Beechworth is now the largest professional development and conference centre in regional Victoria with a capacity for up to 350 delegates.

Accommodation options on campus range from 3.5 to 4 star standard to cater not only for incoming delegates, but also to offer hands-on experience to students enrolled in Tourism and Hospitality programs.

The International Hotel School located in the centre of the campus, incorporates all the features of a quality hotel property including the George Briscoe Kerferd conference centre, bar, bistro, pool, business centre and quality accommodation. The fully operational hotel provides real-life experiences for students studying hotel operations, accommodation management and a range of associated subjects, while assisting practical skills development in food and beverage studies. The Hotel School offerings are integrated into the international exchange and partnership programs that La Trobe University has with universities in Asia, America and Europe.

In alliance with the Beechworth Arts Council, the University has established an Arts Precinct on campus utilising the workshop and exhibition space in and around the historic Bijou Theatre. The Arts Precinct features exhibitions, workshops, artists-in-residence and festival activities.

Beechworth Child Care Centre, Beechworth Kindergarten and Beechworth Montessori Kindergarten and Primary School are also conveniently located on campus.

Details of all campus activities can be obtained from the Conference, Sales and Events Manager.

The Beechworth Campus does not offer courses to international students.