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
Gather and Bloom Twilight Pick at Bloom Into You Flower Farm
Gather and Bloom Twilight Pick is a seasonal golden hour flower picking event at Bloom Into You Flower Farm in Flowerdale, Victoria, 80 minutes north of Melbourne. Held on Saturday evenings from January to April as part of the A Summer in Bloom season, it invites you onto a boutique flower farm as the sun sets, to gather your own blooms and enjoy an evening of food, music and connection in a quiet country setting.
Stroll the grassy pathways lined with dahlias, zinnias and cosmos glowing in the golden hour light, as gentle acoustic music drifts across the fields. Elevate the evening with The Bloom Graze for Two, a premium picnic box, or a styled Bloom Table for eight.
Each session runs about two and a half hours. Start times follow the sunset, easing earlier through the season, so check your booking for the time on your date.
Pair it with a stay at Villa Minto, the luxury accommodation overlooking the farm. Numbers are limited to keep the evening intimate. Early bookings essential.
STAY
Tartan Motel
Tartan Motel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Yea, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning, bringing comfort and convenience to your visit.
During your visit, be sure to check out a popular historic site like Cheviot Tunnel, which is a short distance from the motel. Yea is a scenic township known for the confluence of the Goulburn and Yea Rivers, the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre, and family-friendly cycling on the Great Victorian Rail Trail. Historically, it served as a service center for goldmining and timber, a legacy reflected in some of its 19th-century buildings. It is located 112 kilometres north-east of Melbourne in the Shire of Murrindindi.
Enjoy your stay in Yea at the Tartan Motel.