Mystery tour to Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre

26 Mar 2025

After several weeks of curious speculation, the day for the mystery tour had finally arrived for Wantirna Heights Probus Club.

It was a lovely sunny day, and members waited enthusiastically for the bus to arrive.

The group was on their way just before 9am, with some quietly suggesting where they were headed. As they passed through Coldstream, thoughts were being voiced as to the likely destination - Healesville Sanctuary, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, Shepparton, Mansfield and even Gundagai received a mention. It was suggested that they should run a competition to guess where they were headed.

They soon arrived outside the Yea and District Tourist Information Centre which had been transformed into the excellent Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre. After 16 years of planning, the stunning architecturally designed building had finally opened in 2014.

A tour guide explained the history of the Centre which included information about local flora, fauna, birds and insects. At one stop, they came across an indigenous inspired basket made of metal and one of their group immediately jumped into it for a photo.

Once the guided walk had ended, it was all aboard for the drive to their “yet to be known” destination for lunch. The group had some great valley views before arriving at the pub for an enjoyable lunch, followed by a relaxing drive home.