A Brief History of Yackandandah
WEBThe stone bridge, just as you enter the main street, was the last bridge to be built on the then proposed main route between Sydney and Melbourne. Considering the Beechworth hills ahead, the route was changed to the flatter country to the west.
Stone Bridge - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBThis colonial era sandstone bridge was built in 1859 to facilitate the movement of men, gold & goods from and to the Beechworth gold workings. It was needed to ford Commissioners Creek on the route to the Sydney/Melbourne track.
Yackandandah - Wikipedia
WEBYackandandah / ˈ j æ k ən ˌ d æ n d ə / is a small tourist town in northeast Victoria, Australia. It is near the regional cities of Wodonga and Albury, and is close to the tourist town of Beechworth. At the 2021 census, Yackandandah had a population of 2,008. [1]
Yackandandah: A Well-Preserved Gold Mining Town - Blogger
WEBThe stone bridge over Commissioners Creek on the Wodonga road was built in 1859. The bridge was part of a proposed main road between Sydney and Melbourne. The plan changed, however, when the Beechworth Hills were considered and the road was built on flatter country to the west.
Yackandandah, VIC - Aussie Towns
WEBStone Bridge and Gold Discovery (1859-1860) Continue to walk on Isaacs Avenue and you will cross a charming old stone bridge across Commissioners Creek. It was built in 1859-60 as part of the Melbourne to Sydney Road.
Stone Bridge (Yackandandah): All You Need to Know BEFORE …
WEBThis colonial era sandstone bridge was built in 1859 to facilitate the movement of men, gold & goods from and to the Beechworth gold workings. It was needed to ford Commissioners Creek on the route to the Sydney/Melbourne track.
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Yackandandah | Victorian Places
WEBYackandandah, a rural town in north-east Victoria, is 22 km south of Wodonga. It was named after the Yackindanda pastoral run which was taken up in 1837 as pastoralists reached the district from New South Wales. It is thought that the name was derived from an Aboriginal word describing a hilly landscape, particularly the ranges to the west and ...
Yackandandah Mining Gorge - All You Need to Know BEFORE …
WEBEasy walk to start of trail from town centre or park at creek. Gorge, or tail race, about 1.25km from main sign, get to by crossing wooden bridge and up short flight of stairs. Water was gushing down during our January visit. Easy level trail. Can extend walk along south side of creek to end up at brewery.
THE BEST Yackandandah Bridges to Visit (Updated 2024
WEBTop Yackandandah Bridges: See reviews and photos of Bridges in Yackandandah, Australia on Tripadvisor.
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