Established in 1830, Bega (pop. 4,536) is the rural centre for the lush Bega Valley and surrounding areas and, of course, home to famous Bega Cheese. Historic buildings to investigate include the 1875 former bank now occupied by the Tourist Information Centre, 1880 Red Cross Building, 1878 St John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 1888 Commercial Hotel, 1881 Court House, 1890 Central Hotel and 1899 Rosevear Jewellers shopfront (165 Carp St) among many others; there are so many interesting buildings and old hotels in Bega it’s worth taking a good walking tour around town. Bega Cheese runs a Heritage Centre featuring a Dairy Museum, merchandise and coffee shop; it’s located together with the Visitor Information Centre.
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The Commercial Hotel dates back to 1888.
The former Central Hotel was founded in 1890.
The clock tower is a Bega landmark, right on the major intersection of the Princes Highway in the heart of downtown..
The old Kings Theatre is now a furniture outlet but they say that the old equipment is still up there.
The old Red Cross Society terrace is an 1880 classic!
This is the VERY art deco Grand Hotel in Bega - great counter lunches here :)
Some lovely old 2-storey shops in the main street in Bega.
Excellent late 1800s remnant terrace house in Bega's main street.
You know you're nearly in Bega when you see this sign :)
St John the Evangelist Anglican Church is a substantial building dating back to 1878.
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