DESTINATION: YassA quiet town on the Yass River, Yass is close to where the Barton Hwy to Canberra meets the Hume Hwy. An interesting and historic town, Yass is the service centre for the surrounding country which is famous for its merino sheep studs. Main AttractionsThe area's history is represented by pioneer relics and historic photographs in the Hamilton Hume Museum. The museum is closed in winter and visitors should contact the tourist centre for opening times. The explorer Hamilton Hume and his wife bought Cooma Cottage in 1839. The weatherboard house, with its return verandah and fine cedar woodwork is now a National Trust property, open Thurs-Mon, 10am-4pm. The town drive includes a visit to the cemetery where Hamilton and Elizabeth Hume are buried. |
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Some of Australia's best cool-climate wines are produced in the Yass region. Most of the wineries are found in the Murrumbateman area south of Yass and the majority welcome visitors for tastings and sales. Lake Burrinjuck and Burrinjuck Waters SP are popular for watersports, picnics and cruises. Careys Cave in the Wee Jasper Valley is easily accessed and there are guided tours Mon-Fri, 12pm and 1.30pm; and on weekends and public holidays, 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm.
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