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  Yackandandah, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yackandandah is a small town in northeast Victoria, Australia.
It is located near the industrial towns of Wodonga and Albury, and is close to the tourist town of Beechworth.
Used for the filming of the 2003 film, Strange Bedfellows, (starring Michael Caton and Paul Hogan), Yackandandah is also home to the annual Yackandandah Folk Festival attracting local, Australian and international artists in the folk genre to perform.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yackandandah   (147 words)

  
 Yackandandah - Sonata for Unfinished Yelling - Sean Hegarty's Journal
The township of Yackandandah was still visible, as was a small stretch of farmland beyond it.
Yackandandah stood in the flight path of an oncoming cloud of smoke.
Yackandandah is a beautiful town, and it has all kinds of tourist attractions.
www.seanhegarty.com /archive/yackandandah.html   (1543 words)

  
 Walkabout - Yackandandah
Yackandandah is a rather special and very attractive historic village situated in a valley amidst a series of substantial hills.
James Osborne took up the Yackandandah No.1 station, Elizabeth Mitchell established the Yackandandah Lower run, and George Kinchington and his wife came overland from Sydney, crossed the Murray River and camped on Yackandandah Creek, near its junction with the Kiewa River (east of the townsite).
However, gold was discovered at the confluence of Yackandandah Creek and Commissioners Creek in December 1852 and a rush got under way along the creekside in 1853 with the population increasing from 150 in 1853 to 3000 by 1862.
www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/VICYackandandah.shtml   (2444 words)

  
 Welcome to Yackandandah.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Yackandandah is a small rural town in North East Victoria, Australia with a district population of 2200 people.
Yackandandah offers an environment that is unique for its scenery and diversity of attractions.
Yackandandah.com will be a website for the people of Yackandandah to provide public voice on issues, to provide local information on both community and business groups, to provide news of local interest and to provide a space where community and business events are listed.
yackandandah.com   (174 words)

  
 Yackandandah Map, Yackandandah
Yackandandah was a very industrious gold mining area from the 1850's right up until 1904.
Gold panning is permitted along Twist Creek at the Bullocky Gully, opposite the stock yards, and from "The Junction" upstream in the Nine Mile Creek to the Town Water Supply Dam.
Gold panning is not permitted in Yackandandah Creek.
www.tourisminternet.com.au /yk6.htm   (219 words)

  
 Yackandandah - Maps and Towns - Legends, Wine and High Country - visitvictoria.com
The old mining township of Yackandandah is located between Beechworth and Albury Wodonga on the edge of the Kiewa Valley.
The Yackandandah cemetery is notable for its large section of graves devoted to Chinese gold miners, as well as for several magnificent trees that are listed on the National Trust Significant Tree Register.
Yackandandah is 295 kilometres or approximately 3 hours from Melbourne via the Hume Freeway, then the Great Alpine Road or Kiewa Valley Highway.
www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.000CFDDA-CDF5-1F7C-83FC80C476A90000/vvt.vhtml   (297 words)

  
 The Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta - Parish of Yackandandah   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta - Parish of Yackandandah
Yackandandah is in North-East Victoria, 30km south of Albury/Wodonga, in the foothills
Yackandandah, population about 650, in its own valley,is a well preserved township of the Victorian gold-rush era, much of it heritage listed.
home.netc.net.au /~bishopslodge/Diocese/yackandandah.html   (524 words)

  
 Ovens LEGL/93-139/1 Beechworth
Yackandandah Creek has populations of Mountain Galaxias and Blackfish, however stream levels do fluctuate and the creek is very temperamental to slight changes upstream.
The water supply for Yackandandah is diverted from Nine Mile Creek at a small offtake weir via a 200mm gravity main to a 1ML service basin at Walkers Saddle 2.5km downstream, then via a 150mm pipe to Yackandandah.
Yackandandah Creek, Yackandandah: Rises in hilly forested country then flows through farmland, gravel bed which is noticably silting up and reducing the length of stream suitable for trout.
www.hancock.forests.org.au /directory/ovens/LEGL93-139-1.html   (1472 words)

  
 Yackandandah Line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Yackandandah Line was one of the earliest routes constructed in Victoria, serving the town of Beechworth.
Beechworth was a major town in the region and was active in campaigning for a railway to be constructed to serve the town possibly as part of the main route into New South Wales.
A later extension was constructed to Yackandandah which was subsequently closed in the 1950s.
members.optusnet.com.au /kparnell/Yackandandah/Yackandandah.html   (125 words)

  
 Crystal Creek Yackandandah - Great Places to Stay - Yackandandah
In addition to the traditional tourist attractions of the area, the property is next to the Yackandandah Forest providing opportunities for four-wheel driving, mounting biking, horse riding and bushwalking.
The land falls away to an extensive river flat, wetlands and the Yackandandah Creek bordered by eucalypts.
French doors from the lounge and the bedroom open to the verandah and secluded views of the Yackandandah Creek.
www.greatplacestostay.com.au /ccy   (698 words)

  
 Yackandandah Motor Inn - Wotif.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Opened in 1998 Yackandandah Motor Inn is eight clean comfortable motel rooms, situated in the centre of town.
It is a four star property with large rooms and ensuite facilities and room service breakfast is available to guests.
As you enter the CBD the Post Office is on your left, another 100m and the Yackandandah Motor Inn entrance is on your right beside the bakery.
www.wotif.com /Yackandandah-Motor-Inn.html   (424 words)

  
 Historic Yackandandah   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
You can feel the sense of history in the town as you explore around its tree-lined heritage-protected streetscape and there’s the sense of a country community that still takes time to enjoy its surroundings and welcome visitors.
There’s plenty to do in the immediate vicinity with a couple of local wineries, an amazing man-made gorge, a superb pottery, an Austrian-style patisserie a lavender farm and a great forest drive.
The Yackandandah area is not only part of the Legends, Wine and High-Country district, it’s at the centre of it.
www.uniqueyackandandah.com.au   (217 words)

  
 Yackandandah: march of the lone echidna - Sonata for Unfinished Yelling - Sean Hegarty's Journal
Yackandandah: march of the lone echidna - Sonata for Unfinished Yelling - Sean Hegarty's Journal
The irony is that nothing in Australia poses a serious threat to it.
Luckily, Yackandandah is a comparative stranger to traffic.
www.seanhegarty.com /archive/yackandandah_march_of_the_lone_echidna.html   (593 words)

  
 AusStats : Major Census test in the Beechworth area
With the distribution of over $30 billion a year of government funding at stake, it makes sense to thoroughly test every aspect of the census to ensure that each state and territory receives its due allocation.
The test is being conducted in selected areas of Beechworth and Yackandandah.
Census collectors with official identification will be delivering census test forms to households in selected areas of Beechworth and Yackandandah between 30 July and 9 August 2004.
www.abs.gov.au /Ausstats/abs@.nsf/0/50da0a9c64f1ca14ca256ee60000d86a?OpenDocument   (884 words)

  
 Yackandandah
A view looking over the historic Yackandandah Court House from below the Bowling Club in Railway Street.
A view looking over Picturesque Yackandandah taken from Station Lane.
For more information on Yackandandah, please call the Information Centre on 0260 271 988
www.tourisminternet.com.au /yk.htm   (93 words)

  
 The Beechworth Hospital   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Beechworth and Yackandandah District Nursing Service (BDNS) provides high quality nursing care to people of Beechworth, Yackandandah and surrounding areas in the comfort and convenience of their homes.
The BDNS provides all aspects of nursing care such as assistance with hygiene, blood pressure monitoring, wound management, medication management, diabetes monitoring, palliative care, post acute care, hospital in the home and we are able to act as liaison between our clients and their doctors and other care providers such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists etc.
The Beechworth Yackandandah District Nursing Service is staffed by Qualified Division 1 registered nurses who are able to provide care and support for anyone requiring care in the comfort and privacy of their own home.
www.beechworthhealthservice.com.au /community.html   (878 words)

  
 Yackandandah Accommodation near Beechworth North East Victoria south of Wodonga/Albury
Yackandandah Accommodation near Beechworth North East Victoria south of Wodonga/Albury
Situated in the beautiful Yackandandah area, just 1 km from the township, we can boast stunning views, relaxing atmosphere and great service.
It is situated 5km from Yackandandah in the picturesque Ben Valley with a loveley secluded
www.abearsoldwares.com /Accommodation.htm   (345 words)

  
 Yackandandah   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Step into the folds of the nearby ranges, into a world where bushwalking, fossicking, horseriding, native birds and animals in abundance attract those with a love of our unique country.
Wander along the main street of Yackandandah with its old shopfronts.
Turn your back on the 1990's, step into the peace and tranquillity of the historic shire of Yackandandah.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/victoria/yackandandah.asp   (245 words)

  
 Real Estate, Property, Land and Homes for Sale, lease and rent - realestate.com.au   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
With a beautiful country view from each of your two living areas and the convenience of town services you can't go past this perfectly presented 3 bedroom home.
Located in the heart of Yackandandah this fantastic home is ideal for the growing family with three bedrooms, large built in robe to main, spacious living areas, kitchen with dishwasher and high benches plus enormous pantry / storeroom…
Idyllic surroundings located at Allans Flat the popular in Yackandandah district only 15 minutes from Albury-Wodonga on 3.5 acres.
www.realestate.com.au /cgi-bin/rsearch?idir=1&a=s&s=vic&u=yackandandah   (237 words)

  
 KARALILLA - Bed & Breakfast - Yackandandah   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Karalilla was built in 1911 with bricks made from the "rich red soil" of the property (hence the name) for the late Mr Samuel Maddock.
It is situated 5km from Yackandandah in the picturesque Ben Valley with a lovely secluded stream running through.
Marion and Ken purchased the property in 1996 from the Maddock family and have, with the help of their family, lovingly restored it to its former glory.
www.oursite.com.au /karalilla   (79 words)

  
 Gold and Gumboots - A history of Staghorn Flat - Pit Lane area of Staghorn Flat c.1921   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Yackandandah Road runs from left to right across the centre of the photo.
Mildren's recently planted orchard is at the corner of Yackandandah Road and Pit Lane.
are visible on the Yackandandah Creek at the foot of Maddocks Hill.
www.staghornflathistory.com /photos/staghorn_view.htm   (85 words)

  
 History Of Nudebeers
On the days when the diggers had found a good amount of gold they would often get back to the pub and just stand quietly at the bar with a pot of 'liquid gold' and would ponder the day just past.
December 1859 at the Bridge Hotel Yackandandah and was named "The Essence of Nudebeering".
Due to the fragile state of the document it is stored in a safe place and is not open for public display although a copy of the document will be displayed on this website in the future.
www.users.bigpond.com /jooty/History.htm   (704 words)

  
 The Border Mail
A shareholder in the company, Mrs Hutson, 80, of Yackandandah, took part in the historic moment.
She has lived at Yackandandah for 53 years and her husband Jim managed a service station for more than 10 years in the town.
Yackandandah Community Development Company director Mr Phil Newman said it was exciting Australias newest independently-owned fuel brand had been launched.
www.bordermail.com.au /newsflow/pageitem?page_id=663064   (195 words)

  
 Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail - Australias premier rail trail experience   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Explored by Hume and Hovell in 1824, Yackandandah is one of Victoria's oldest towns.
Settled in about 1837, many tent towns were established along the Yackandandah Creek after the gold finds of 1852 but the Yackandandah site, among others, flourished.
The Mayday Hills Railway Line was extended beyond Beechworth to Yackandandah in 1891 and ceased operation in 1954.
www.railtrail.com.au /yackandandah.shtml   (276 words)

  
 North East Water - News and Notices - Latest News - Boil Water Notice for Yackandandah
North East Water has issued a boil water notice for Yackandandah residents in the wake of the bushfire threat last night (Tuesday, January 21).
The Authority’s treatment manager, Michael Leak, said that with residents doing the right thing and activating their bushfire action plans last night, Yackandandah’s water storage had fallen to 25 per cent of capacity.
Mr Leak said the notice would remain in force until the fire danger passes, and residents would be notified when it had been lifted.
www.nerwa.vic.gov.au /news/news/20031222808.htm   (175 words)

  
 Indigo Shire Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Located in the centre of Yackandandah, Isaac Park has the potential to be a wonderful native bushland reserve.
In recognition of Yackandandah’s gold mining history a replica miners hut has been constructed using local timbers and traditional tools.
Over the past few of years Yackandandah Lions Club and numerous volunteers have been keeping up the maintenance of the reserve.
www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au /content/content.asp?cnid=1537   (140 words)

  
 7th dimension music
We hope that you are able to make the most of this great musical event, with the opportunity to enjoy all that Yackandandah has to offer.
Background to the Yackandandah Folk Festival The first Yackandandah Folk Festival was held in March 1998 and was a one day event.
The Festival is organised by a dedicated team of Yackandandah residents who felt the need to conduct an activity within the township that would give an outlet to the many creative people living in the town as well as attract artists that would not normally come to a town the size of Yackandandah.
www.7thdimension.com.au /index.cfm?Fest_ID=626   (207 words)

  
 Elders Real Estate - Sanatorium Road, YACKANDANDAH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
There is great potential for expansion by increasing the winery production, by developing a further 5ha (13acres) of land or by utilising the popular location and developing cellar door sale and other tourist ventures that would floursh in the region.
Located just 6km from the historic township of Yackandandah and a scenic 20 minute drive from Wodonga.
The popular tourist township of Beechworth is only 25km away, the snowfields are within 75 minutes and it is located within the 'Alpine Valleys' Geographic Wine Region.
www.elders.com.au /realestate/listing/listing.php?realist_id=151711   (228 words)

  
 The INN.HOUSE Guide to the Beechworth region
Whilst you are staying in Beechworth you will find it convenient to visit nearby Yackandandah, the Milawa Gourmet Region, the King Valley and the Glenrowan Wine Regions.
Nearby Yackandandah is a snapshot of a typical 1850s gold town with its wide streets, lush foliage and beautifully preserved buildings.
A detour off the road to Wangaratta will bring you to Eldorado, which as its names suggests, was also a rich gold-producing area.
www.innhouse.com.au /touring/beechworth.htm   (1543 words)

  
 Yackandandah Townshiphill Motel
The Britton's assure you will enjoy the country hospitality of their Yackandandah motel.
We are central to Sydney, Canberra, travelling to Melbourne, and we are 12 hours from Adelaide, off the Hume Freeway.
When you get to High Steet, Yackandandah, follow the big green Vic Roads signs that point to Myrtleford, we use these signs to direct our guests to our Motel.
www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/objectid.0001450D-7CE0-1E65-B80280C476A90000/vvt.vhtml   (278 words)

  
 Travel Downunder - Creek Haven   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Surrounded by valleys and mountain ranges, Creek Haven is situated at the foot of the Great Divided Ranges.
Summer time is an opportunity to soak in the rock pools of Yackandandah Creek at the rear of the property or swim in the nearby natural lake beside the Strawberry Winery.
Creek Haven is a "Land for Wildlife" member which is blessed with natural features like the granite boulders, springs, indigenous flora and fauna.
www.traveldownunder.com.au /victoria/High_Country/Creek_Haven.asp   (384 words)

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