Yackandandah

Yackandandah is a small tourist town in northeast Victoria, Australia. It is near the industrial towns of Wodonga and Albury, and is close to the tourist town of Beechworth. At the 2006 census, Yackandandah had a population of 2103.

The area is now a dairy farming and forestry and has numerous bed and breakfast lodges, which allows its many visitors to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the district's forest and mountains. It is affectionately known as 'Yack'. The commercial centre of the town, known as the Yackandandah Conservation Area, is recorded on the Register of the National Estate.

The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Tallangatta & District Football League.

Places to visit

Historic Underground Gold Mine Tours Yackandandah

Yackandandah is bursting with mystery from the early gold rush days and there are many discoveries to be made. Now the ultimate gold experience is here at your doorstep in North East Victoria.
We will take you on a guided tour of an underground gold mine dating back to 1867.

The tour departs from the Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre in High St where you will travel by 4WD bus into the mountains to the historic mine site.

Your tour guide will share the stories and history of many sites along the way and then deep into the amazing Karrs Reef Goldmine – which still has many original pieces of machinery and tools used during this goldmining era on display.

Schmidts Strawberry Winery

Welcome to Schmidt’s Strawberry Winery set amidst acres of lush strawberry fields, this winery is unique in Australia.

Using a traditional family method, our international award winning fruit wine has won many friends from all over the country.

Available in Dry, Semi Sweet or Sweet.

Now after years of development, join us in a taste of S.L. the Strawberry Liqueur. A sensational Australian Product.

Farm fresh strawberries. Renowned throughout Australia, these magnificent full flavoured Allans Flat strawberries are generally in season from mid October to mid January.

Accommodation available:

1.Yackandandah Hotel
2.Yackandandah Motor Inn
3.Yackandandah Townshiphill Motel
4.Beaumont Holiday Unit
5.Creek Heaven Cottage
6.Maple Groove B
7.Yackandandah Holiday Park

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