Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre

01/09/2026

National Wattle Day is today, the first day of Spring and Spring has definitely come alive in the Yea Wetlands. Open 10-4pm daily, the YWDC features not only fabulous walks and visitor information, but the wattles in the Wetlands only happen once a year and now is the time to take a walk and gage their splendour.
Lose yourself in nature along our immersive walk, sculpture trail or take a peek at our audio-visual displays in our Discovery Centre.

The YWDC also offers a unique retail centre, with gifts galore, bike rack, water station, public toilets, nearby parking, BBQ, and a dump point nearby. Dogs are welcome on a lead.
Entry is free from 10-4pm although donations are always welcome to help our resources in the Wetlands.

27/08/2026

Meet our NATURE HEROES! Author and Scientist, Teisha Sloane-Lay and Illustrator and Scientist Katie Howard.
Great holiday fun, put on your warm coat and mud stomping boots and find Litoria's muddy home in our Wetlands.
Bookings essential, find us on Trybooking or drop into the Wetlands.

27/08/2026

Discover fabulous YWDC, a destination experience or while taking a break in Yea.
With public toilets, select retail and walks to enjoy.

21/08/2026

Just arrived! Our beautiful new eco-postcards made in Australia and printed on sustainable bamboo. Send a message of love 💚

07/08/2026

Taste it, read it gift it: Proudly offering flavors, stories and gifts made close to home.

03/08/2026

We’re geared for your getaway. 🚴

If you’re planning a cycling trip, or dreaming of a holiday with bikes involved, Victoria’s High Country is your ultimate destination. As a proud Ride High Country Preferred business, we have everything you and your bike need. Here’s why:

ℹ️ We are a visitor information centre stocked with handy information to help you explore our fabulous region
😊 Our friendly team of dedicated volunteers is happy to share local tips on the best places to ride, eat and stay
☕️ We offer bike racking facilities so you can enjoy a stroll through the Yea Wetlands, explore the Yea township and revive with a brew and meal at a local cafe or pub
🚵‍♀️ We’re perfectly situated for easy access to the Great Victorian Rail Trail and an awesome range of gravel and road cycling adventures

Ride High Country Yea Wetlands

30/07/2026

Resplendent after the rain and look who came to visit the YWDC.
The Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre is open 10-4pm daily. Stop by for all your visitor information or take a walk on one of the many trails covering 34 hectares of natural reserve in the Yea Wetlands. Loose yourself in nature along our immersive walk or take a peek of our audio visual displays in our Discovery Centre.
The cooler weather is the perfect time to take a break and Discover Dindi.

14/07/2026

As of 9.00am AEST, 14 July 2026, Australia has 13 confirmed detections of H5 bird flu in wild birds.

There are seven confirmed in Western Australia (WA), five in South Australia (SA) and one in New South Wales (NSW).

If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them or get too close. Record your location and report it to the 𝟮𝟰-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟳𝟱 𝟴𝟴𝟴.

There is no evidence of any mass mortality. There is no evidence of infection in poultry or the wider agriculture industry.

The risk to human health remains low.

Australia is well prepared to respond quickly.

Learn more: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu

06/07/2026

NAIDOC celebrations at Yea Wetlands.
Yea Wetlands was truly a gathering place. We met, immersed, connected and shared lead by indigenous leader Aunty Angela. The Wetlands was full of water, movement and birds. A fantastic experience.
thanks to all involved

05/07/2026

It was a perfect morning. The Taungurung language, trees knee deep in water, bird call, yummy morning tea and us.

The return of NAIDOC celebrations to Yea after a little hiatus is such a special thing. Thank you Aunty Angela for your warm welcome.

This year’s National NAIDOC theme reminds us of the strength, resilience and contributions of First Nations peoples, and of the importance of listening, learning and walking together with respect and understanding.

Thank you to those taking the time, in the spirit reconciliation, to attend the Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre today and across the coming days. The wetlands were the real star of the show today.

Happy NAIDOC Week!