Things To Do In Yea – A Guide For Travelers
Yea is one of the scenic and heritage places in the high country of Victoria. On your trip to Murrindindi Executive Retreat you can also plan a time to enjoy THE following attractions in our city. These are some popular things to do in yea.
1. Yea Wetlands
2. Great Victorian rail trail
3. Cheviot Tunnel
4. Yea Wetlands Discovery center
5. Historic Railway station
6. Murrindindi Scenic Reserve
7. Kerrisdale Mountain Railway
8. Yea Wineries
Yea Wetlands
Yea Wetlands have evolved from an inaccessible floodplain wetland to one of Yea’s best-kept secrets. Explore the Yea Wetlands and learn about the significance of wetlands in the health of our natural environment. Discover the bush wetlands and learn about the diverse range of native mammals, birds, frogs, reptiles, insects, and plant species. The Wetlands are easily accessible via pathways, raised boardwalks, and a swing bridge.
In the summer Yea Wetlands looks vibrant with stunning displays of wildflowers and an abundance of wildlife, and during the wet season the billabongs fill and the frogs announce their arrival with full-throated gusto!
Walkthrough Yea Wetlands
Walk through wondrous yea wetlands and explore its beauty. Just a short walk from High Street you can lose yourself in the peace and tranquility of the natural bush and riverine floodplain wetlands. Walk across the cable suspension bridge and keep an eye down to the river bank to watch native water rats foraging for food.
The Franklin Track and its elevated boardwalks follow the highest ground in the Yea Wetlands. Interpretive signs through its route include a summary of key stories about how the ancestors used and valued the natural assets of the Yea region’s many waterways and wetlands. Two bird hides allow visitors to observe the Wetlands’ abundant bird life and fauna.
Always keep your eyes out for koalas in the trees. Watch out for native and migratory waterbirds near billabongs. You’ll be surprised by the birds, plants, and animals you’ll see. You begin to realize how valuable Yea truly is. An evening walk with a powerful torch is an experience that everyone can enjoy. If you walk quietly and carefully, you can see bats, possums, and sugar gliders in the evening.
Great Victorian Rail Trail
The Great Victorian Rail Trail is Australia’s longest continuous rail trail. The multi-use trail can be explored on foot, by bicycle, or on horseback. The trail is appropriate for riders of all fitness levels and provides an excellent opportunity to experience the great outdoors. This easily accessible rail trail is located near heritage-designated rivers, majestic valleys, lakes, and mountains.
Walking is a great way to see the local fauna and flora as well as the changing landscape from farmland to hills. There is a gentle walking gradient on the trail. You can prefer to go on short walks, long walks, and overnight walks. The trail goes through vibrant birdlife in the Yea Wetlands. The rolling hills and a strenuous climb will lead you to Alexandra. The road to Mansfield passes over Lake Eildon, with views of the High Country of Victoria and Mount Buller in the distance. Car parks are strategically placed along the trail to facilitate pick-up and drop-off at the start and end of your walk.
Horseback riders can ride the entire length of the trail. The main trail is shared with walkers and cyclists, but in many places, separate horse trails are marked alongside the main trail. Water and yards are available at specific locations.
Riding along the trail is a great way to enjoy the changing landscape. The cyclist also enjoys some impressive infrastructure, such as the long, dark Cheviot Tunnel and the Bonnie Doon Bridge that spans Lake Eildon. The surface of the trail is best suited for hybrid, mountain, or touring bikes. Get more details on The Great Victorian Rail Trail.
Cheviot Tunnel
The historic Cheviot Tunnel was part of the Great Victorian Rail Trail operated from 1883 to 1970. Cheviot Tunnel is the longest rail trail tunnel in Victoria. The tunnel is open to walkers, cyclists, and horseback riders. The tunnel was built with an estimated 675,000 handmade bricks made from local clay. Close to indented safety alcoves, some steel hooks that held lanterns in emergencies can still be found. These safety alcoves are spaced at regular intervals along the tunnel’s eastern wall. Get to know more about Cheviot tunnel on Visit Victoria.
Yea Wetlands Discovery Center
The Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre is a multi-purpose facility that includes an accredited Visitor Information Centre as well as an Interpretive and Educational Center. The facility provides a variety of services such as visitor information, a gift shop, free wi-fi, public restrooms, and meeting room rental. The Yea Wetlands Centre is a striking, architecturally designed building that incorporates sustainable design elements.
Books, maps, games, toys, jewelry, skincare, local produce, and clothing are all available for purchase in the fantastic gift shop. Many of the items are handcrafted by local artisans and producers who offer a one-of-a-kind and very special selection of goods.
Badji Baanang, an impressive indigenous garden, is located outside the Centre. The plants in the garden are representative of plants found throughout Taungurung Country, and the garden includes information about indigenous plants and the species that rely on the plants for survival.
Yea Railway Station
Now the tracks have been removed and the railway reserve has been turned into the Yea Railway Park. The park contains the historic railway station as well as approximately five hectares of parkland. It includes a Rotary Park as well as a picnic shelter, barbecue, toilets, playground, skatepark, walking track, and community reserve. Also on the site are the former goods shed which is available for hire. On the first Saturday of each month, the Yea Country Market takes place in the park, and each Easter, local artists exhibit and sell their work in the goods sheds.
The Yea Station precinct is one of the historically significant stations on the Great Victorian Rail Trail. Located on station street and was built in the late 1800s. Train service began in November 1883, with a daily morning service from Tallarook to Yea. The site is registered on Victorian Heritage Register. The station represents the Railways Department’s most picturesque design of railway buildings, with polychromatic brickwork, decorative barge-work, and a jerkinhead slate roof. The entrance porch includes Tudor-style detailing, with shallow and angular pointed openings to the windows.
Murrindindi Scenic Reserve
Murrindindi Scenic Reserve is 815 hectares of mixed-species forest located along the lower reach of the Murrindindi River. It includes soaring Mountain Ash, tumbling waterfalls, an abundance of native wildlife, and damp fern-filled gullies. There are excellent opportunities for bird watching camping, bushwalking, and picnicking, as well as fishing and paddling in the shallow waters of the Murrindindi River. So many recreational activities and natural attractions available, this spectacular reserve is ideal for a day trip or a weekend stay. This reserve is a popular camping place and picturesque camping areas available.
Reserve is famous for walking, trekking, and hiking. You can walk 12km along the scenic Murrindindi river. Short walks are enough to provide multiple views of Murrindindi cascades. Three-hour trek through the southern part of Murrindindi Scenic Reserve rewards fantastic views. A challenging walk leads to Wilhelmina falls, cascading 75m down a steep granite rock face.
Kerrisdale Mountain Railway
Kerrisdale Mountain Railway is a unique tourist railway with a 35minute return journey followed by a demonstration in the steam museum. The Kerrisdale Mountain Railway is a 2ft narrow gauge tourist railway that offers breathtaking views of the Upper Goulburn Valley. Steep grades and tight curves abound to reach the highest point in the shortest amount of time, with panoramic views of (360 degrees) to take your breath away at Summit Station. The train will run at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Sunday. Click here to find out more details.
Yea Wineries
Yea and nearby surrounds are home to hand-crafted, traditional, and established wineries including Philip Lobley Wines, Sedona Estate, Wine by Sam, and many more. Yea Winery Cidery & Brewery is the Yea’s newest, hottest and most innovative Wine, Cider and Beer Centre. These unique wineries give Yea’s own taste to people who are visiting Yea and the surrounding areas. If you are looking for a villa to stay in peace and accommodate your companions during the trip to Yea. Book your dates with Murrindindi Executive Retreat.
