Yass Valley Council district, New South Wales, Australia

Places to visit near Yass

Yass is a town in Yass Valley Council district, New South Wales, Australia, home to about 6,454 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Yass Post Office (1 km), Yass River Railway Bridge (1 km) and Cooma Cottage (5 km).

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Yass at a glance

Location
Yass Valley Council district, New South Wales, Australia
Population
about 6,454
Coordinates
34.8404° S, 148.9099° E
Places within 50 km
47 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Yass

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Yass: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Yass

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yass. The closest is Southern Store (1 km); the best-known is Yass Post Office (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Yass

37 parks within 100 km of Yass. The closest is Banjo Patterson Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Banjo Patterson Park · park · Yass Valley Council · ~0 km
  • Victoria Park · park · Yass Valley Council · ~1 km
  • Haig Park · park · Australian Capital Territory · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Weston Park · park · Australian Capital Territory · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Springbank Island · park · Australian Capital Territory · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Glebe Park · park · Australian Capital Territory · ~67 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yass

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yass. The closest is Mount Mundoonen (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Mundoonen · viewpoint · Yass Valley Council · ~15 km
  • One Tree Hill · viewpoint · Australian Capital Territory · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Mount Rogers · viewpoint · Australian Capital Territory · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Gungahlin Hill · viewpoint · Australian Capital Territory · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Mount Majura · viewpoint · Australian Capital Territory · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Mount Coree · viewpoint · Australian Capital Territory · ~66 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Yass

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Yass. The closest is Hattons Corner Nature Reserve (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Yass

22 churches within 100 km of Yass. The closest is Life Unlimited Church (52 km); the best-known is St Margaret's Uniting Church (63 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yass

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yass. The closest is Burrinjuck Reservoir (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Yass

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yass
  2. 1 km Yass Post Office · heritage site, Yass Valley Council
  3. 1 km The Williamson Building · heritage site, Yass Valley Council
  4. 1 km Southern Store · heritage site, Yass Valley Council
  5. 1 km Yass Courthouse · heritage site, Yass Valley Council
  6. 1 km Yass River Railway Bridge · heritage site, Yass Valley Council
  7. 0 km Back to Yass

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How to reach Yass

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    Within 15 km of Yass

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yass by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2461Southern Store (1 km)
    Parks237Banjo Patterson Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints236Mount Mundoonen (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens833Hattons Corner Nature Reserve (4 km)
    Other attractions224Cooma Cottage (5 km)
    Churches022Life Unlimited Church (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs317Burrinjuck Reservoir (29 km)
    Museums114Hall School Museum (49 km)
    Beaches & coast09Yerra Beach (56 km)
    Treks04Shepherds Lookout Loop (56 km)
    Caves33Wee Jasper Caves (5 km)
    Waterfalls23Lower Ginninderra Falls (50 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre (56 km)
    Buddhist sites01Khemararangsi Wat (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01John Knight Island (58 km)

    Yass: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yass?

    Yass Post Office (heritage site, about 1 km), Yass River Railway Bridge (heritage site, about 1 km), Cooma Cottage (attraction, about 5 km), Southern Store (heritage site, about 1 km), The Williamson Building (heritage site, about 1 km), Yass Courthouse (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Yass?

    47 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Yass?

    Southern Store, about 1 km by road; The Williamson Building (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Yass?

    Banjo Patterson Park, about 1 km by road; Victoria Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yass?

    Mount Mundoonen, about 15 km by road; One Tree Hill (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yass?

    Start in Yass, visit Yass Post Office, then The Williamson Building, then Southern Store, then Yass Courthouse, then Yass River Railway Bridge, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yass?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Yass’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.