Burrinjuck Road, Yass, New South Wales 2582, Australia
At the time the Burrinjuck Dam was constructed it was ranked as one of the world's greatest. Its sole purpose was to supply irrigation to the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. Building of the dam commenced in 1906, the first water was used in 1912 and the original dam was completed in 1927.
Work was carried out in 1994 to raise the wall a further 13.4 metres and bolt the wall down into its foundat ...
129 Comur Street, Yass, New South Wales 2582, Australia
Cafe Dolcetto is an award-winning cafe/restaurant in the heart of Yass, featuring modern cuisine, from light snacks to full meals and a sensational selection of fresh cakes and great coffee. Inside you can enjoy a choice of rooms with open fires and an extensive library. Outside boasts a lovely covered garden courtyard where you can sit and relax and enjoy the moment or enjoy the street buzz on th ...
Yass Valley Way, Yass, New South Wales 2582, Australia
Cooma Cottage is a single storey colonial house built in 1835 for pioneering pastoralist Cornelius O'Brien, later, Cooma Cottage became the home of the famous overland explorer Hamilton Hume between 1839 and 1873.
In 1970, the National Trust of Australia acquired this property in a derelict condition and over the next 18 years carried out an extensive conservation program to restore it.
The ...
Comur Street, Yass, New South Wales 2582, Australia
The Yass Valley Visitor Information Centre is located at this beautiful park on the main street of Yass.
There is parking available for cars, campervans, caravans, boat trailers or buses.
Take time to stop rest and relax before continuing your journey.
Coronation Park has newly renovated public toilets, a baby change room and facilities for the disabled.
Children can enjoy the newly ...
Yass General Cemetery, Yass, New South Wales 2582, Australia
Hamilton Hume (1797-1873) was born at Toongabbie, near Parramatta on 19 June, 1797. Hume was a superior bushman and prominent Australian explorer. He led the first Europeans to the Yass plains in 1821. Hume was a leader in The Hume and Hovell expedition - Lake George to Melbourne in 1824 and occupied the land grant of Yass in 1828.
Hume lived the remainder of his life in Yass. Hume was ...
Cooma Cottage, Yass, New South Wales 2582, Australia
The track follows as closely as it can, the route followed by Hamilton Hume and William Hovell in the spring and summer of 1824-1825.
The route traverses a variety of topography, vegetation and land use, as well as numerous points of historic interest.
This section of track provides for half day, one day and weekend walks suitable for the whole family.
Although the basic activity associat ...
Good Hope Road, Yass, New South Wales 2582, Australia
Hume Park is located on the backwaters of Lake Burrinjuck and was established in 1927. It was developed to commemorate the epic crossing of the flooded Murrumbidgee River by the Hume and Hovell expedition in October 1824. Brief details are on a stone cairn near the boat ramp.
Easily accessible, tree shaded and quiet, it is ideal for day visitors and a water skier's haven.
The facilities incl ...
Comur Street, Yass, New South Wales 2582, Australia
The Yass and District Historical Society was formed in 1961. The museum was formerly situated at the lower end of Comur Street. The present museum was purchased in 1984.
It displays historical items pertaining to the Yass District including memorabilia and exhibitions of restored historic photos. There is also a display featuring the involvement of men from the Yass District in the Boer War, Wo ...
Yass Memorial Hall, Yass, New South Wales 2582, Australia
The Yass Archives are located upstairs at the Memorial Hall in Comur Street, Yass.
The Archives are the depository for print and photographic records of the Yass Valley. It is also an excellent starting point if you are researching your family history in the Yass area. The staff are willing and on hand to assist you with your research.
Search forms are available from the Yass Visitor Inform ...
Coronation Park, Yass, New South Wales 2582, Australia
Drop into the Yass Valley Visitor Information Centre and collect a map and guide for the historic town walk and drive and experience some interesting and astounding architecture.
View the well-preserved main street with buildings dating from the 1840s, including the beautifully restored Victorian buildings, churches, courthouse, historical museum, cemetery, parks and railway station museum. ...
