Stringybark Conservation Reserve
Stringybark Reserve is located in the rapidly growing township of Baranduda. Red Stringybark is what gave the reserve its name has been used by the Indigenous of Australia for its fibre. Stringy bark is fibrous and useful for making ropes, bindings and fishnets. Stringybark Reserve is home to a community Red Stringybark. The reserve is…
Read MoreBaranduda Parklands
Barunduda Parklands offers a rich and diverse nature experience showcasing many species of native flora and fauna. Native animals and woodland birds along with native shrubs, trees and wildflowers can be seen whilst walking along its beautiful tracks. Pack a picnic, binoculars or your camera to take advantage of the spectacular views.
Read MoreYackandandah Lions Walk
This gentle stroll captures all aspects of Yackandandah within a single moment, the gold, the beauty and the history. The walk starts at Isaacs Park in the Yackandandah township, just over the historic Stone Bridge and continues over Commissioners Creek. Keep walking across the boardwalk over the creek and you will come to the Miner’s…
Read MoreYackandandah Gorge Scenic Walk
The Gorge Walk will take you along the historic gorge, built as a tail race to sluice gravel and sand in the hope of finding gold. The original cutting was made by pick, shovel and blasting powder, but was later deepened using dynamite creating the gorge you see today. The scenic walk takes you along…
Read MoreAllans Flat Reserve
Allans Flat Reserve is approximately eight kilometres from Yackandandah, heading northeast on the Yackandandah-Wodonga Road. The lake at the reserve is a popular swimming hole for locals, created during the gold rush days from dredge mining. Take your own picnic and shade and enjoy a cool swim during warm summer days and evenings. Allans Flat…
Read MoreYackandandah Gold Panning
Yackandandah is rich in gold mining history and owes its creation to the discovery of gold in 1852. Alluvial gold was the main source of gold found and tent cities were a feature of the landscape as miners tried their luck in the creeks surrounding Yackandandah. Many people still come to Yackandandah to try their…
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