AS cooler days approach there is no better time to visit the Yea Wetlands.
Whether discovering its beauty as the sun sets and reflections reverberate over the water or if you take a walk in the middle of the day, no two moments spent in the wetlands are ever the same.
Changing conditions of wet and dry within the wetlands and surrounding landscape provide natural habitat for many local flora and fauna.
The Yea Wetlands are easily accessible via a series of raised boardwalks, pathways and a swing bridge while dogs are welcome on a lead.
As the rains bring water and the plants start to flourish, the pobblebonk chorus of song rings out across the large ‘frog pond’, just one of the many walks of discovery at the Yea Wetlands.
Added interest is the newly installed Yea Wetlands Sculpture Trail featuring artworks by Taungurung artist Sammy Trist, which highlight aspects of Taungurung life in the wetlands.
As you step inside the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre the team of volunteers are always delighted to welcome visitors to Murrindindi Shire and look forward to showing you through the newly refurbished Discovery Centre and are ready to assist with all visitor enquiries.
The gift shop is fully stocked with a great range of local produce, art and giftware.
The indigenous garden Badji Baanang (pronounced ba-dji baa-nang) and meaning ‘Waterhole’ features plants found across Taungurung Country and overlooks a beautiful lagoon which offers peaceful reflections of the surrounding bush.
An ideal place for a picnic, especially as there are adjacent barbecue facilities, ample on-site parking and a recreational vehicle dump point.
Wetlands in the natural environment are a life support system, providing water filtration, erosion control, flood abatement, unique habitat and symbiotic partnerships.
For the local community and those who visit, the Yea Wetlands provides inspiration and solace as one can walk the 32 hectares amongst quiet bird song.
The Yea Wetlands are situated on the Yea River, an inland perennial river of the Goulburn Broken Catchment which is part of the Murray Darling Basin and can be entered via John Cummins Reserve, open 24 hours or via the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre, 2 Hood Street, Yea.
Upon visiting the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre, chat to the friendly team of volunteers and find out more information on the Wetlands and things to see and do in the area; doors open 10am-4pm daily except Christmas day and Good Friday.
For further information for school groups and tour bookings visit www.yeawetlands.com.au or call 5797 2663 and follow on Facebook.
