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Yackandandah streetscape (courtesy Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre)
Yackandandah Bridge (courtesy Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre)






The gold rush began here in 1852 and its legacy can still be seen today in this well preserved, National Trust classified historic town.

Grand old buildings featuring ornate facades, verandah lined streets and avenues of English trees all combine to form an impressive streetscape which has formed the backdrop for a number of Australian period films.

Nestled in a picturesque valley 295km north-east of Melbourne, Yackandandah can be reached via the Hume Freeway, then the Great Alpine Road or Kiewa Valley Highway. The town (population approximately 1,000) is home to museums, antique stores and craft galleries and is conveniently located only a short distance from the attractions of north-east Victoria’s High Country.

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Town Features >> Click here to show all town features

Bank of Victoria (former)  ¦  High Street
The old Bank of Victoria was constructed in 1860. Together with the manager's residence (circa 1858) the National Trust classified building now operates as a local historical museum.

Athenaeum  ¦  High Street
The Athenaeum with its temple-like façade was built in 1878. It now houses the Visitor Information Centre.

Courthouse  ¦  William Street
The brick courthouse of 1864 was built on the site of the 1853 police camp. National Trust classified.

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Karalilla Bed & Breakfast (1911)


Karalilla

Hallway

History

Karallila was built in 1911 with bricks made from the 'rich red soil' of the property for the late Mr Samuel Maddock. Born at Allan’s Flat, Victoria, in 1865, as a young man Samuel joined the gold rush to Western Australia. Upon returning from the goldfields, he bought the property at Ben Valley near Yackandandah and built the house, firing the bricks nearby. Samuel married his wife, Fanny, on 30 December 1896 and together the couple raised 12 children.

Karallila remained a focal point for family activities even after the children grew up and left home. Indeed, Samuel and Fanny’s grandchildren — Wilma, Jean and Keith (children of Mary Mercer (nee Maddock) and Bill Henderson) — travelled to Yackandandah from their home in Melbourne every school holidays, with Jean describing the homestead as follows:

'This was a large red brick building, consisting of 6 bedrooms, a huge dining room and kitchen with a table to seat about 20 people. A large verandah surrounded the house. Our grandmother and Aunties Ethel and Ada always had plenty of food including rock buns and raspberry cordial for us'.

Current owners, Marion and Ken, purchased the property from the Maddock family in 1996 and with family restored it to its former glory. They now extend their own warm brand of hospitality to all the guests who stay with them in this lovingly restored Victorian style homestead.

What we offer

  • 4 rooms
  • 2 en-suites
  • AAAT 4-star rating
  • Tea and coffee making in room
  • Electric blankets
  • Sitting room with open fires
  • TV in second sitting room
  • Dinner by prior arrangement
  • Rates from $110 - $165
  • Special rates for longer periods
  • Complimentary port and chocolates
  • Beautiful cottage garden setting
  • Private entry

Contact details

Address: 271 Ben Valley Lane Yackandandah VIC 3749 Contact: Marion and Ken Hobbs
Phone: 02 6027 1788 Email:
Fax: 02 6027 1870 Website: Click here