Yarra Ranges Shire, Administrative division in Victoria, Australia
Description
Yarra Ranges Shire is an administrative division in Victoria covering mountains, valleys, forests, and rivers across the eastern part of the state. The local government center operates from Lilydale and oversees nine distinct wards throughout the territory.
History
The shire formed in 1994 when four former councils merged to create a single administrative body. This consolidation brought together Sherbrooke, Lillydale, Healesville, and Upper Yarra into one unified division.
Culture
The Wurundjeri people have deep ties to these lands, marked by cultural sites and learning programs throughout the region. Visitors encounter reminders of their presence in the place names and protected areas.
Practical
Most of the territory remains undeveloped with natural forests, mountains, and rivers that provide plenty to explore. The area has good walking trails and multiple entry points for visitors interested in the outdoors.
Did you know?
Nearly all of the land here remains non-urban, preserving natural ecosystems that support diverse plants and animals. This conservation makes the shire a significant refuge for the region's wildlife.
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Puffing Billy Railway
36.7 km
Healesville Sanctuary
18.5 km
Lake Mountain
30.7 km
Black Spur
18.4 km
Mount Donna Buang
6.1 km
Yarra Valley
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Dandenong Ranges National Park
31.5 km
Steavenson Falls
24.6 km
Yarra Ranges National Park
19.6 km
Sherbrooke Forest
35.6 km
Toolangi State Forest
30.1 km
Toorongo Falls Reserve
30.4 km
Yarra Valley Railway
23 km
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
33.8 km
Upper Yarra Reservoir
18.5 km
Mount Dandenong
33.7 km
Silvan Reservoir
28.6 km
Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve
23.1 km
National Rhododendron Garden
33.2 km
Noojee Trestle Bridge Rail Trail
28.3 km
Mount Dom Dom
18.7 km
TarraWarra Museum of Art
24.6 km
Athan House
31.3 km
Mount Beenak
14.8 km
Wilks Creek Bridge
24.7 km
TarraWarra Museum of Art
24.6 km
Noojee
29.6 km
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