Yea Heritage Walk
Highlights
- Grab your map at the Yea Wetlands and Discovery Centre to uncover local histories and hidden stories.
- Wander through the Yea township and explore its rich Indigenous and goldrush heritage, immersing yourself in the past.
- Discover fascinating tales at nearby museums and heritage trails, connecting you to the area's farming and timber history.
- Relax in the family-friendly picnic area surrounded by lush gardens, perfect for a leisurely break during your exploration.
The Yea Heritage Walk is located in the township of Yea. Grab your map to participate, discover and celebrate the histories’ past.
An array of museums, historical societies and heritage trails scattered throughout the region tell tales of their Indigenous, goldrush, farming and timber history that will leave you fascinated and looking for more.
Guided by Hamilton Hume and William Hovell in 1824, the Yea township was surveyed and laid out in 1855 by Surveyor Thomas Pinniger. While the Aboriginal people who inhabited the Yea area for tens of thousands of years prior to European settlement were guided by a rich spiritual culture finely in tune with the land.
For more information on the Yea Heritage Walk and to collect your map call into the Yea Wetlands and Discovery Centre at 2 Hood St, Yea for all your visitor information needs and suggestions on how best to explore the area.
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