Just north of the Great Dividing Range the township of Yea is nestled in a beautiful valley at the meeting of the Yea and Goulburn Rivers. Only a 90 minute drive from Melbourne, Yea offers a relaxed country experience.
The Yea township boasts historic buildings, a thriving main street and a strong arts culture. It's also a key town on the Great Victorian Rail Trail. With a range of award-winning wineries, restaurants and accommodation options on offer, Yea is the perfect base to explore the area’s surrounding scenic and historic sites.
HIGHLIGHTS
RAIL TRAIL
The Great Victorian Rail Trail winds through much of this area making these townships a great stopping off point for cyclists wishing to explore the fabulous range of welcoming country pubs, great eateries, local art galleries and quirky stores.
YEA WETLANDS DISCOVERY CENTRE
Drop into the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum for a ride on one of the historic locomotives and learn more about the early history of rail in the area.
MURRINDINDI SCENIC RESERVE
One of the lesser known gems of our region, the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve, is a great spot offering a bit of everything. There's a range of bushwalking, multiple camping areas, waterfalls, a picturesque river for water play as well as bird watching and fishing opportunities.
EAT & DRINK
The General Strath Creek
Set within a restored barn, The General Strath Creek is a country corner shop with a condensed curation of everyday items. From hot coffee, to home made sausage rolls, each item conveys a sense of support and community. Built to supply locals and welcome visitors, The General Strath Creek is a place for everything and everyone. Open everyday for breakfast and lunch with evening meals served Friday nights.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
A Growling Grass Frog and a Crackle of Cockatoos
Hop into the Yea Wetlands these school holidays for some frog and cockatoo stories and activities.
With its bushland setting and frog lagoons the Yea Wetlands is an ideal place for learning about frogs and cockatoos. Sitting in the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre story circle, a fun experience in itself, children will be delighted by the story of Litoria and her Wetland friends read to them by the author, Teisha Sloane-Lay, and the illustrator Katie Howard, or the story of Carl the Cockatoo and the Magic Seed Bell read to them by the author and illustrator, and local volunteer at the Yea Wetlands, Chris Brennan. Following the reading, children will participate in some frog activities or cockatoo-themed activities.
Children can learn about Litoria and the frog-themed activities on the Wednesday, and engage in cockatoo fun on Friday. Holiday activities at Yea Wetlands are popular so jump right in and book your spot now.
STAY
House of Mi-Rin
House of Mi-Rin is a boutique farm-to-table retreat in Yea, where seasonal dining, wellness and slow living come together.
Guests can enjoy luxury accommodation, seasonal dining, farm experiences and spaces designed for rest, connection and stillness.
Each of their five spacious rooms have been thoughtfully designed with a zen-inspired aesthetic, blending minimalism, natural materials, and grounding tones to create an atmosphere of serene elegance.
Set on a working farm, the House of Mi-Rin experience is shaped by ingredients grown, harvested and fermented on-site, with Korean-inspired traditions influencing both the food and the guest experience.