What Are Things To Do In Yackandandah Melbourne?

Yackandandah has become a picturesque ancient town that sits in a valley surrounded by a mountain range. The town has not changed at all since it was a thriving hub for the gold mining industry many years ago. The entire central business district has been recognised as a National Trust Historic District due to its abundance of historic structures.

The picturesque main street is lined with beautiful English trees (wherein some of the earliest ones date back to the nineteenth century), collectibles, verandas, wide awnings, galleries, antiques, tea houses, stores selling crafts, and souvenirs, and some graceful churches and a few country pubs.

Yackandandah is located 288 kilometres north-east of Melbourne via Beechworth and 28 kilometres south-west of Wodonga, and is home to over 700 people. In the neighbouring countryside, visitors can partake in a variety of outdoor activities like gemstone fossicking, fishing, gold panning, four-wheel driving, bushwalking, and horseback riding.

One of the few rock art sites in north-east Victoria is located 20 kilometres south of Yackandandah, and it is evidence of Aboriginal occupation of this area dating back at least 3500 years.

The history of the town's name is shrouded in mystery. Alternatively, it has been theorised that the name derives from the combination of the Aboriginal terms for "water-hole” and "rock", as the region now known as Yackandandah Creek was formerly said to have been occupied by two massive rocks that were stacked atop one another. The alternative meaning "land of hills" for Yackandandah has also been proposed.

William Hovell and Hamilton Hume, explorers, came within a short distance of the present-day settlement in 1824. Beginning in 1837, a steady stream of white settlers entered the region. After leaving Sydney by land, James Osborne and his wife made their way to Yackandandah, where they constructed No. 1 Station, the Yackandandah Lower Run, and a camp on Yackandandah Creek not far from where it flows into the Kiewa River (to the east of the downtown area). After that, the Thirlingananga outpost was established. Osbornes Flat, six kilometres east of Yackandandah, was named in honour of the Osborne family.

In 1845, when a water mill was built on the Yackandandah flow, gold was said to have been discovered there for the first time. No fruit from it presumably came along. Contrarily, in December 1852, gold was discovered at the confluence of Commissioners Creek and Yackandandah Creek. The population along the creekside increased from 150 in 1853 to 3,000 in 1862 as a direct result of the rush that started that year.

On the bluffs above Commissioners Creek, a police outpost was erected in 1853. Over the subsequent 10 years, the chief's house, courthouse and a new jail police station were built.

Three hotels were given permission to establish for business in 1854, and an Anglican school began the following year. To accommodate the growing number of travellers that stay there en route from Melbourne to Sydney, a resident pastor was recently appointed. The town was first surveyed in 1856 or 1857, and the shire was founded the following year, in 1864.

Things To Do In Yackandandah

The local visitor centre can be found at the historic Athenaeum (an institution for promoting scientific or literary learning, which often takes the form of a library and reading room). The building's pediment, classical columns, and facade were all designed to evoke the style's heydey, the early 1800s. There were originally 3000 books and two reading rooms there, making it the town's intellectual and social hub.

Seventh Pocket

This neighbourhood red brick structure used to be a billiards parlour, and now it contains the Seventh Pocket Lifestyle store, whose modern minimalist interior design respects the building's history.

The products sold at Seventh Pocket are all created by or inspired by Australian designers and artists. The curated assortment exudes an air of specialness and significance. You and the planet stand to gain by using these items.

Seventh Pocket is not a store that follows trends; instead, they sell a selection of slow fashion, traditional men's and women's apparel, shoes, and accessories, as well as furniture, organic skincare products, presents, boutique coffee, and tea.

Seventh Pocket is proud to promote and assist Australia's own ethical, sustainable brands, and it takes great satisfaction in delivering authentic things to its customers that have had zero impact on the environment.

The Yackandandah Hotel

There's a lot of history at the Yackandandah Hotel. The townsfolk frequented him after he opened in 1868, when he was likely constructed as a bar. Known affectionately as the "Bottom Pub," it was established to meet the needs of the area's gold miners.

Peter, the new owner, bought the bar at the end of 2019. Pete has worked in the hospitality industry for 40 years, nightclubs, motels and managing bars of all sizes and shapes. He is thrilled to finally own the bar of his dreams.

They have begun the process of restoring this historic gem to its former splendour by updating the rooms on the upper floors, and they hope to have all seven of the rooms ready to welcome guests soon with a modern makeover.

The Yackandandah Hotel is a popular gathering spot due to its enjoyable environment, delicious food, and pleasant staff.

Feather & Drum Custom Hat Co.

Were you on the hunt for the most epic cap ever? Walk through Yackandandah's main street and stop in at Feather and Drum to peruse their bespoke hats.

Cat Leahy, a drummer in the area and hat tailor, will consult with you to choose the style and size that would suit you best. In terms of both scones and character.

If you want to give something special to yourself or someone you care about that will last a lifetime, consider giving them an item that has been lovingly made. Kerryn Fields, Kate Ceberano, and Bobby Alu are just a few celebrities whose heads have flaunted this trend.

In addition to Cat's mother's hand knitted gifts and goods, this adorable boutique sells hat accessories, Yackandandah tourist caps, ready-made fur felt hats, and more (Feather & Drum and Mum)

Email Cat iva or visit her shop in Yackandandah to order the cap of your dreams.

Forest Drive

Southwest of The Gorge, Bells Flat Road goes into Stanley State Forest, where evidence of historic gold mines can be seen in the form of disturbed ground next to roadways. Keep an eye out for other vehicles; today, the forest serves multiple purposes, including military training and logging.

Vegetation is diverse, so animals are as well, albeit many of them are nocturnal. Quite a few species of birds, including willy-wagtails, rosellas, honeyeaters, and many others; marsupial mice; lizards; bandicoots; possums; wombats; gliders; echidnae;

Two kilometres beyond The Gorge, take the fork in the road (Bells Flat Road) to the left and you'll end up on Yack Gate Road.

There is a left-hand turnoff about a kilometre and a half from this intersection that leads to a picnic spot. If you keep going straight, Yack Gate Road will pass a couple of roadside (and creekside) campgrounds and then turn right at the same point where the No.1 Link Road turns left, adding another kilometre or so to your journey. At this crossroads, you'll find a campground. Keep going on No.1 Link Rd. About 500 metres further along, on the right, is a side road leading to yet another camping area.

If you continue straight ahead along No.1 Link Rd, you will soon reach a fork in the road that leads to Number One Road. It goes by a couple more campgrounds by the highway. After 4 kilometres, look for the Kirby's Flat Pottery sign and turn left into Kirby's Flat Road. When you reach its terminus, take a left onto Back Creek Road to head back into town. Off the major highways, there are several 4WD trails. If you go bushwalking, keep an eye out for abandoned tunnels and mine shafts. Please refer any questions to the Environment and Natural Resources Division.

Indigo Gold Trail Yackandandah

Rutherglen, Beechworth, Chiltern, and Yackandandah are some of the Victorian cities in which you can find evidence of the gold rush.

The Indigo Gold Trail passes through some of Australia's most picturesque areas, and it includes dozens of destinations that are easily accessed thanks to storyboards with the Gold Trail logo. It's a breeze to go to any of these spots thanks to the Gold Trail maps that can be downloaded from the internet or picked up at any of the tourist info centres.

Yackandandah's gold discovery came in 1852, following those at Reid's and Spring Creeks (Beechworth).

Tent cities such as  Bell's Flat, Allan's Flat, Osborne's Flat,Whiskey Flat, and Rowdy Flat,  sprang up in the area when gold was discovered.

Fletcher and Wallace, both businessmen, arrived after the initial flow of people in search of alluvial gold and set up sluicing barges, employing men on shift to work around the clock.

Kirby's Flat Pottery

Kirby's Flat Pottery is the long-established workshop of John Dermer, a craftsman of high repute who has items displayed in the Australian National Gallery and Parliament House. It is open at weekends and all Victorian school holidays or by appointment and is located 4 km south of Yackandandah on Kirby's Flat Road.

Vintage Rose Tea Room

Breakfast, lunch, artisan tea, and award-winning locally roasted coffee are all available at Vintage Rose Tea Room, and are served on exquisite vintage china.

Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or dessert, you should stop by this warm and welcoming spot. The new courtyard and deck at Vintage Rose are ready for outside dining. Then, have the High Tea experts prepare you a beautiful Vintage Rose High Tea, an unforgettable event you'll want to tell everyone about.

Schmidt's Strawberry Winery

Take the Wodonga Road north-east from the eastern end of High St for 9 kilometres, and then turn right where it says to into Osbornes Flat Road. Johann Schmidt, whose ancestors have been producing fruit wines since the 15th century, opened Schmidt's Strawberry Winery Farm about 2 km down the road in 1975. You may get your hands on fresh strawberries when they're in season, as well as dry, sweet, and semi-sweet strawberry wines, and even a strawberry liqueur (November to February).

The vineyard is accessible from Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. It's only open on Sundays during the Victorian school vacations and long weekends.

Beechworth Bakery Yackandandah

The Beechworth Bakery Yackandandah, located in one of Australia's nicest communities with a centre classified by the national trust, has only been operating for a short while.

Although it's not as large as some of the other bakeries in Beechworth, it makes up for its diminutive stature with its quaint and welcoming atmosphere. The same variety of excellent options may be found here. Because of the small size of the staff, they are able to treat each customer like an old friend and provide them with individualised attention.

We at Beechworth Bakery Yackandandah would love to have you as our guest so that you may relax and take in the sights and sounds of our picturesque community.

Yackandandah, a town with a rich history of gold mining, is located in the foothills of Stanley State Forest, not far from the larger cities of Wodonga and Beechworth (both about a twenty-minute drive away).

The Gorge

Bring your car all the way out to where Windham Street ends, to the west, where it meets Bells Flat Road in a T-intersection. To reach 'The Gorge', which is roughly 1 km down the latter, turn left. At the trail's beginning, you'll find a parking area and signpost with directions. In 1859, this location saw the addition of a tailrace. In the 1880s, it was expanded to make a slender gorge that caused Yackandandah Creek to choose a different, more direct path. The gold along the creek bed was so accessible to miners. The route ran through a heavily mined region and had two detour walls. The end of Wellsford Street is where you'll find the sports oval.

Yackandandah Museum

The Yackandandah Museum houses an extensive archive of the area's history. The Museum is located in what was Yackandandah's first bank, the Bank of Victoria, which was constructed in the 1860s. Behind the Museum building is a cottage that belonged to the Bank Manager and showcases domestic life in the 1800s.

There are around 11,000 pieces in the collection, all of which are data-driven and thoroughly cross-referenced. Museums are repositories for photographs, artefacts, records, images, correspondence,  documents, and other study materials that shed light on past and present times. You can view it if you make time with the Museum's Curator. Explore the Museum and discover the history of Yackandandah and the people that made it what it is today.

Constantly rotating themed exhibits are on show throughout the museum. They've been putting on exhibits for tourists for a while now.

The Lavender Patch Plant Farm

Just three kilometres from Yackandandah on Beechworth is the tranquil and beautiful setting of the Lavender Patch Plant Farm. The farm is open to the public and features a gift store, a tearoom, 22 varieties of lavender, and over 100 other perennial plants for sale, as well as a lavender fields, nursery, guided tours,  display gardens, picnic spaces with barbecues, lawns and parking.

 Yackandandah Cemetery

The Yackandandah Cemetery is located on Wodonga Rd, to the north-east of the centre of town. There are gold miners and other pioneers buried at the cemetery, which was established in 1859; a section of the grounds is also dedicated to Chinese musical instruments (fine timber entry gates were installed in 1915 and are located up the hill and to the right). Instances of the Lawson Cypress have been preserved thanks to the National Trust's efforts.

Vivienne Cate

Vivienne Cate has always been a cosy shop that provides a carefully curated assortment of luxury goods, particularly premium cowhides and sheepskins.

The beautiful selection of 100% European linen table/kitchenware, bath-ware, and garments at Vivienne Cate seems complemented by the work of several Australian craftspeople, including milliners, leather workers, ceramicists, and jewellers.

One of Yackandandah's historically significant buildings is located at 25A High Street, right in the middle of the charming heritage district.

Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre

The Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre, located in the former Post Office, serves one of Australia's most picturesque communities. Yackandandah, a quaint town at the base of Stanley State Forest, has a rich history in the discovery and exploitation of gold.

Numerous well-known sculptors, textile artists and painters now make their homes in the city. Yack is home to a wide variety of studios, galleries, and boutiques where you may find one-of-a-kind crafts, works of art, antiques, and music.

You can find the Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre, housed in the town's Post Office, on the main street. The Centre provides information on tourist spost, things to do and places to stay near Yackandandah. Great books, souvenirs, maps, and other products are also available to help you remember your time in this amazing city.

Gum Tree Pies

It's a given that any respectable small town in the country will have at least one pie business. Gum Tree Pies is that place in Yack. Sebastian and Melinda Nedziak, a husband-and-wife team, have won prizes for their pies, so you can rest assured that the golden pastries here are all killer, no filler. After sampling the tender steak and decadent gravy, it's easy to see why.

Lamb and mint jelly, as well as pumpkin flavoured with Panang curry, are just two examples of the more adventurous flavour combinations on offer. Besides its namesake pies, Gum Tree Pies also sells tasty desserts and cake pieces.

Allans Flat And The Vienna Patisserie Chalet

Near Schmidt's is a lake and public reserve with picnic tables, seats, wood barbecues, grassy spaces, and picnic tables; the hole was originally made by hydraulic gold dredging.

They were the first white settlers in that area in 1845, and they are memorialised by a monument near the reserve entrance on the lake's southern shore. From the 1850s to the early 1900s, gold was mined there. There was a time when there were 200 students enrolled at the neighbourhood school. In order to keep people fed, agriculture sprang up, and it stuck around even after the gold ran out. The population of Allans Flat has decreased, and the area is now considered a locality rather than a village.

A church and cairn honouring Hovell and Humel, the first non-Aboriginal persons to go through this area in 1824, as Memorial Drive heads west from Osbornes Flat Road. Turn left back onto Osbornes Flat Road to continue back down Memorial Drive.

The Vienna Patisserie Chalet, located on Osbornes Flat Road just across the Kiewa River from the lake, is a hand-made Austrian-style log home. On Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., you may indulge in freshly baked cakes, pastries, tortes, strudels, and ice cream sundaes topped with seasonal berries and fruits. 

To reach Osbornes Flat, a gold town that sprouted up in the 1850s with five hotels, many stores, a school, several tradespeople, and a lodging house, keep going along Osbornes Flat Road. Scars in the ground left by gold mining suggest that the hamlet was there, but little of it remains today.

Rowdy Flat is located a little further up Osbornes Flat Rd and was once a bustling community of gold miners. This region turned out to be exceptionally rich in alluvial gold. Getting back to Yackandandah is as simple as turning right onto Dederang Road. It's about a 21-kilometer round trip.

Head underground

Yackandandah is unique, as this section of Victoria does not desire abandoned mines. The Cornish tin miners of the late 19th century painstakingly dug a tunnel to extract gold from Karrs Reef Gold Mine, which runs for 150 metres through the area. These miners utilised their experience with tin to track the origin of the alluvial gold in Yackandandah back to the hills, where it first formed, and then to a specific quartz reef. Unfortunately, the mine may only be visited in the company of the mine owner (along with a helpful tour guide).

Vintage Alley

Vintage Alley is a much-loved destination for vintage enthusiasts and those alike. Owner Allie chooses only the finest and most stylish vintage pieces to inject fun into any wardrobe. 

Her ever-changing range features day wear, after-five, and bridal from across the eras, plus a selection of modern wear to add that modern edge. At Vintage Alley, it's all about getting that retro look with a 60's abstract print maxi, or maybe a pair of flares are more your style.

Yackandandah Motor Inn 

Our Boutique Hotel is conveniently located on Yackandandah's High Street, only steps from the town's other dining establishments, retail establishment and lodging options.

Yackandandah lodging at its finest, with tastefully furnished modern rooms featuring all the conveniences one would find in more expensive, chain motels.

Easily accessible from both Albury/Wodonga and Beechworth, our position is just 20 minutes from the Melbourne/Sydney Freeway. The Yackandandah Motor Inn provides a comfortable place to rest your head after a day of touring the many attractions in and around North East Victoria, including its many historic towns and wines, which have won numerous awards.

Fishing, Bushwalking, canoeing, cycling (rail path or MTB), golf, bowling, swimming, and gold mine tours are all very well-liked pastimes. Our resort is very biker-friendly, with plenty of covered parking for motorcyclists and a locked garage for cyclists.

Conclusion

Yackandandah is located 288 kilometres north-east of Melbourne via Beechworth and 28 kilometres south-west of Wodonga, and is home to over 700 people. The town has not changed at all since it was a thriving hub for the gold mining industry many years ago. In 1845, gold was said to have been discovered at the confluence of Commissioners Creek and Yackandandah Creek. The population along the creekside increased from 150 in 1853 to 3,000 in 1862. The local visitor centre can be found at the historic Athenaeum.

The Yackandandah Hotel is a popular gathering spot due to its enjoyable environment, delicious food, and pleasant staff. Kerryn Fields, Kate Ceberano, and Bobby Alu are just a few celebrities whose heads have flaunted this trend. Cat Leahy, a drummer in the area and hat tailor, will consult with you to choose the style and size that would suit you best. Bells Flat Road goes into Stanley State Forest, where evidence of historic gold mines can be seen in the form of disturbed ground next to roadways. If you go bushwalking, keep an eye out for abandoned tunnels and mine shafts.

After 4 kilometres, look for the Kirby's Flat Pottery sign and turn left into Kirby’s Flat Road. The Indigo Gold Trail passes through some of Australia's most picturesque areas. Rutherglen, Beechworth, Chiltern, and Yackandandah are some of the Victorian cities in which you can find evidence of the gold rush. The Gold Trail maps can be downloaded from the internet or picked up at tourist info centres. The Yackandandah Museum houses an extensive archive of the area's history.

The town has a rich history of gold mining and is located in the foothills of Stanley State Forest. Beechworth Bakery makes up for its diminutive stature with its quaint and welcoming atmosphere. Yackandandah is located at the base of Stanley State Forest. The town has a rich history in the discovery and exploitation of gold. There are 22 varieties of lavender, and over 100 other perennial plants for sale.

Vivienne Cate is known for its luxury goods, particularly cowhides and sheepskins. Gum Tree Pies and The Vienna Patisserie Chalet are both located on the shores of Allans Flat, which was a gold mining hamlet in the 1800s. Osbornes Flat, a gold town that sprouted up in the 1850s, can be reached by following the road to the Austrian-style log home. Yackandandah is a much-loved destination for vintage enthusiasts and those alike. Gold miners of the late 19th century painstakingly dug a tunnel to extract gold from Karrs Reef Gold Mine, which runs through the town. Our Boutique Hotel provides a comfortable place to rest your head after touring the many attractions in and around North East Victoria.

Content Summary

• Yackandandah has become a picturesque ancient town that sits in a valley surrounded by a mountain range.
• The town has not changed at all since it was a thriving hub for the gold mining industry many years ago.
• The entire central business district has been recognised as a National Trust Historic District due to its abundance of historic structures.
• Yackandandah is located 288 kilometres north-east of Melbourne via Beechworth and 28 kilometres south-west of Wodonga, and is home to over 700 people.
• In the neighbouring countryside, visitors can partake in a variety of outdoor activities like gemstone fossicking, fishing, gold panning, four-wheel driving, bushwalking, and horseback riding.
• One of the few rock art sites in north-east Victoria is located 20 kilometres south of Yackandandah, and it is evidence of Aboriginal occupation of this area dating back at least 3500 years.
• The history of the town's name is shrouded in mystery.
• Alternatively, it has been theorised that the name derives from the combination of the Aboriginal terms for "water-hole" and "rock", as the region now known as Yackandandah Creek was formerly said to have been occupied by two massive rocks that were stacked atop one another.
• In 1845, when a water mill was built on the Yackandandah flow, gold was said to have been discovered there for the first time.
• Contrarily, in December 1852, gold was discovered at the confluence of Commissioners Creek and Yackandandah Creek.
• The population along the creekside increased from 150 in 1853 to 3,000 in 1862 as a direct result of the rush that started that year.
• The town was first surveyed in 1856 or 1857, and the shire was founded the following year, in 1864.
• The local visitor centre can be found at the historic Athenaeum (an institution for promoting scientific or literary learning, which often takes the form of a library and reading room).
• There were originally 3000 books and two reading rooms there, making it the town's intellectual and social hub.
• This neighbourhood red brick structure used to be a billiards parlour, and now it contains the Seventh Pocket Lifestyle store, whose modern minimalist interior design respects the building's history.
• The products sold at Seventh Pocket are all created by or inspired by Australian designers and artists.
• Seventh Pocket is not a store that follows trends; instead, they sell a selection of slow fashion, traditional men's and women's apparel, shoes, and accessories, as well as furniture, organic skincare products, presents, boutique coffee, and tea.
• Known affectionately as the "Bottom Pub," it was established to meet the needs of the area's gold miners.
• Peter, the new owner, bought the bar at the end of 2019. He is thrilled to finally own the bar of his dreams.
• They have begun the process of restoring this historic gem to its former splendour by updating the rooms on the upper floors, and they hope to have all seven of the rooms ready to welcome guests soon with a modern makeover.
• The Yackandandah Hotel is a popular gathering spot due to its enjoyable environment, delicious food, and pleasant staff.
• Walk through Yackandandah's main street and stop in at Feather and Drum to peruse their bespoke hats.
• Cat Leahy, a drummer in the area and hat tailor, will consult with you to choose the style and size that would suit you best.
• If you want to give something special to yourself or someone you care about that will last a lifetime, consider giving them an item that has been lovingly made.
• Kerryn Fields, Kate Ceberano, and Bobby Alu are just a few celebrities whose heads have flaunted this trend.
• In addition to Cat's mother's hand knitted gifts and goods, this adorable boutique sells hat accessories, Yackandandah tourist caps, ready-made fur felt hats, and more (Feather & Drum and Mum)
• Email Cat iva or visit her shop in Yackandandah to order the cap of your dreams.
• Southwest of The Gorge, Bells Flat Road goes into Stanley State Forest, where evidence of historic gold mines can be seen in the form of disturbed ground next to roadways.
• Keep an eye out for other vehicles; today, the forest serves multiple purposes, including military training and logging.
• There is a left-hand turnoff about a kilometre and a half from this intersection that leads to a picnic spot.
• If you keep going straight, Yack Gate Road will pass a couple of roadside (and creekside) campgrounds and then turn right at the same point where the No.1 Link Road turns left, adding another kilometre or so to your journey.
• Yackandandah Rutherglen, Beechworth, Chiltern, and Yackandandah are some of the Victorian cities in which you can find evidence of the gold rush.
• The Indigo Gold Trail passes through some of Australia's most picturesque areas, and it includes dozens of destinations that are easily accessed thanks to storyboards with the Gold Trail logo.
• It's a breeze to go to any of these spots thanks to the Gold Trail maps that can be downloaded from the internet or picked up at any of the tourist info centres.
• Tent cities such as Bell's Flat, Allan's Flat, Osborne's Flat,Whiskey Flat, and Rowdy Flat, sprang up in the area when gold was discovered.
• It is open at weekends and all Victorian school holidays or by appointment and is located 4 km south of Yackandandah on Kirby's Flat Road.
• Breakfast, lunch, artisan tea, and award-winning locally roasted coffee are all available at Vintage Rose Tea Room, and are served on exquisite vintage china.
• The Beechworth Bakery Yackandandah, located in one of Australia's nicest communities with a centre classified by the national trust, has only been operating for a short while.
• Although it's not as large as some of the other bakeries in Beechworth, it makes up for its diminutive stature with its quaint and welcoming atmosphere.
• Because of the small size of the staff, they are able to treat each customer like an old friend and provide them with individualised attention.
• Yackandandah, a town with a rich history of gold mining, is located in the foothills of Stanley State Forest, not far from the larger cities of Wodonga and Beechworth (both about a twenty-minute drive away).
• The Yackandandah Museum houses an extensive archive of the area's history.
• The Museum is located in what was Yackandandah's first bank, the Bank of Victoria, which was constructed in the 1860s.
• There are around 11,000 pieces in the collection, all of which are data-driven and thoroughly cross-referenced.
• Just three kilometres from Yackandandah on Beechworth is the tranquil and beautiful setting of the Lavender Patch Plant Farm.
• The Yackandandah Cemetery is located on Wodonga Rd, to the north-east of the centre of town.
• Vivienne Cate has always been a cosy shop that provides a carefully curated assortment of luxury goods, particularly premium cowhides and sheepskins.
• The Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre, located in the former Post Office, serves one of Australia's most picturesque communities.
• Yackandandah, a quaint town at the base of Stanley State Forest, has a rich history in the discovery and exploitation of gold.
• Numerous well-known sculptors, textile artists and painters now make their homes in the city.
• Yack is home to a wide variety of studios, galleries, and boutiques where you may find one-of-a-kind crafts, works of art, antiques, and music.
• You can find the Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre, housed in the town's Post Office, on the main street.
• Sebastian and Melinda Nedziak, a husband-and-wife team, have won prizes for their pies, so you can rest assured that the golden pastries here are all killer, no filler.
• Lamb and mint jelly, as well as pumpkin flavoured with Panang curry, are just two examples of the more adventurous flavour combinations on offer.
• Besides its namesake pies, Gum Tree Pies also sells tasty desserts and cake pieces.
• Near Schmidt's is a lake and public reserve with picnic tables, seats, wood barbecues, grassy spaces, and picnic tables; the hole was originally made by hydraulic gold dredging.
• They were the first white settlers in that area in 1845, and they are memorialised by a monument near the reserve entrance on the lake's southern shore.
  From the 1850s to the early 1900s, gold was mined there.
• In order to keep people fed, agriculture sprang up, and it stuck around even after the gold ran out.
• The population of Allans Flat has decreased, and the area is now considered a locality rather than a village.
• A church and cairn honouring Hovell and Humel, the first non-Aboriginal persons to go through this area in 1824, as Memorial Drive heads west from Osbornes Flat Road.
• The Vienna Patisserie Chalet, located on Osbornes Flat Road just across the Kiewa River from the lake, is a hand-made Austrian-style log home.
• To reach Osbornes Flat, a gold town that sprouted up in the 1850s with five hotels, many stores, a school, several tradespeople, and a lodging house, keep going along Osbornes Flat Road.
• Yackandandah is unique, as this section of Victoria does not desire abandoned mines.
• The Cornish tin miners of the late 19th century painstakingly dug a tunnel to extract gold from Karrs Reef Gold Mine, which runs for 150 metres through the area.
• Unfortunately, the mine may only be visited in the company of the mine owner (along with a helpful tour guide).
• Vintage Alley is a much-loved destination for vintage enthusiasts and those alike.
• At Vintage Alley, it's all about getting that retro look with a 60's abstract print maxi, or maybe a pair of flares are more your style.
• Our Boutique Hotel is conveniently located on Yackandandah's High Street, only steps from the town's other dining establishments, retail establishment and lodging options.
• Yackandandah lodging at its finest, with tastefully furnished modern rooms featuring all the conveniences one would find in more expensive, chain motels.
• The Yackandandah Motor Inn provides a comfortable place to rest your head after a day of touring the many attractions in and around North East Victoria, including its many historic towns and wines, which have won numerous awards.
• Fishing, Bushwalking, canoeing, cycling (rail path or MTB), golf, bowling, swimming, and gold mine tours are all very well-liked pastimes.
• Our resort is very biker-friendly, with plenty of covered parking for motorcyclists and a locked garage for cyclists.