The Yea Wetlands are cared for and supported by a passionate community of volunteers, staff and supporters who have dedicated countless hours to restoring and nurturing this special place. Over many years, local volunteers have transformed the area by removing invasive plant species and revegetating the wetlands with thousands of native plants, helping to restore vital habitat for wildlife.
Set across a 32-hectare floodplain on the Yea River, the wetlands are part of the Goulburn Broken catchment within the Murray–Darling Basin. While modest in size on a world scale, the Yea Wetlands play an important role in supporting biodiversity, improving water quality, reducing erosion, and helping to moderate flooding. Wetlands also naturally capture and store carbon, making them valuable allies in responding to climate change.
The wetlands are home to a rich diversity of birds, mammals, reptiles, frogs, insects and aquatic life, while also providing opportunities for recreation, education, research and connection with nature.
For the Taungurung People, the Traditional Custodians of this Country, waterways and wetlands have long held deep cultural and environmental significance. Today, the Yea Wetlands continue to be a place of learning, conservation and community connection, where people of all ages can experience and appreciate the importance of healthy ecosystems.
What began as a local restoration effort has grown into a valued community asset and eco-tourism destination, inspiring visitors and locals alike to care for the natural world.
