NESTLED between Seymour and Alexandra you will find the arty, historic and naturally scenic high country town of Yea.

Located in a valley where the Yea and Goulburn rivers meet, Yea is a crucial stop on the way to the Victoria's alpine region.

Take a leisurely stroll among historic buildings, explore aquatic life at floodplain wetlands and relax at a real country pub or cafe.

Originally a gold mining area, the town contains many historical buildings including Beaufort Manor (1876), Yea Shire Hall (1894), the post office (1890), several hotels and churches.

Yea's town centre runs either side of a wide boulevard in High Street with attractive parkland located in the street's central strip.

The Yea Fountain Gardens offers visitors beautiful lawns, rose gardens, a large fountain and a monument to the explorers Hume and Hovell.

On the southern side of the gardens is a large expanse of parkland surrounding the former Yea railway station buildings.

The Yea River flows at the edge of the town centre and the Yea Wetlands has been developed around a group of small lakes beside the river.

The wetlands are perfect for an autumn day stroll through the network of walking tracks, boardwalks and bridges and the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre is full of helpful and interesting information about the wetlands, the land on which is has been created and the area in general.

The Yea Fossil Time Path, which winds alongside the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre and tells the story of the land's geographical history, including the Yea Baragwanathia Fossil, has also recently been rejuvenated with interpretive signage.

A new interactive display has been installed in the Russel Wealands interpretive wing and provides a fascinating insight into environmental water flows in local waterways.

The display was developed by the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority and is a great addition to the educational experiences on offer at the Discovery Centre.