Beveridge is a small Victorian township with a prominent place in the story of Ned Kelly. A visit works best as a short heritage stop: take time to understand the local connection, then use it as a starting point for wider exploration of Kelly country. Visit Victoria (opens in a new tab) notes that Kelly was born near Beveridge in 1854.
A heritage connection
The Victorian Heritage Database (opens in a new tab) records John Kellys Former House at 44 Kelly Street as a registered heritage place and describes the Kelly family residence there. Treat the location respectfully and check current local access arrangements before visiting.
Follow the route carefully
The official Ned Kelly Touring Route (opens in a new tab) includes Beveridge as its first stop and gives directions for the local Kelly Street connection. The route continues through northeast Victoria, where the history becomes broader and more complex.
Keep the history in context
The State Library Victoria information sheet (opens in a new tab) provides a factual overview of Ned Kellys life. It is a useful companion to a local stop because it acknowledges the crimes and violence associated with the later Kelly Gang story.
Sources last validated: 1 September 2026.