Beechworth is up on the plateau above the Ovens Valley. The river is 25 minutes down the hill at Myrtleford, and the Kiewa is about 40 minutes the other way.
Via Myrtleford to Lake Buffalo and the valley above it.
Drive times are a rough guide and depend on the stretch John picks for the day.
Coming from Stanley, Wooragee, Everton or Eldorado? The same rivers are the closest for you too, and the drive is about the same.
A day trip from Beechworth
A half day on the Ovens near Myrtleford is an easy trip from Beechworth. You'll be home by early afternoon.
For a full day, the Buffalo and the Buckland are both less than an hour away. They're smaller streams with clear water.
Making a weekend of it
Most trips from Beechworth are day trips. If you want to fish the upper Kiewa around Mount Beauty, a night in the valley gives you an earlier start.
What's included
Every trip is a half or full day with John beside you on the water the whole time. Waders, boots, rods, reels and flies are all supplied, so there's nothing to pack but yourself. Catering is included, and dietary requirements are catered for.
Casting lessons in Benalla
Benalla is about an hour away via Wangaratta. A three hour casting lesson there gets you ready for your first day on the river. More about casting lessons.
Plan your trip from Beechworth.
Tell John where you're coming from, which days suit and what you'd like to get out of the trip. He'll suggest the river and plan the day around it.
