Overview
Yass is a small country service town in southern New South Wales, situated at the junction of the Hume Highway (M31) and Barton Highway (A25). It serves as a convenient stopping point for road travelers between Sydney and Melbourne, located just under an hour northwest of Canberra.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums · Transit Hub
Before you go
Accommodation
Motor inns and B&Bs dominate accommodation options. Hi-Way Motor Inn is on the highway; Hamilton Hume Motor Inn and Swaggers Motor Inn are in town.
Activities
Cooma Cottage (National Trust heritage site) is the main attraction. Crisp Galleries display local glass art. Nearby Wee Jasper offers outdoor recreation.
Food
Highway services near the freeway operate 24 hours with fast food and fuel. Town dining is limited; Liberty Cafe on Comur St is a local option.
Transport
Yass sits at the Hume Highway and Barton Highway intersection. The bypass has reduced traffic through town center. Yass Junction Station serves regional trains.
