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.
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HIGHLIGHTS
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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.
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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
Marmalades of Yea Cafe and Produce Store
Located in the historic Purcell General Store (est 1887), Marmalades of Yea Cafe offers the best of local produce and wares coupled with a variety of their ‘favourite things’ from around their travels.
Their food is inspired by what they love to eat and they have the most amazing setting for their guests to enjoy, whether it’s winter by the fire or spring and summer in their courtyard oasis.
Yea is a fabulous place to visit, and no stop in Yea is complete without a visit to Marmalades for coffee and cake or lunch with a glass of local wine!