Yaegl Cultural Garden

About Yaegl Cultural Garden

Yaegl Cultural Garden is a things to do venue in Yamba, New South Wales.

It was designed in collaboration with the local Indigenous community, Yaegl artists, and gardeners. The garden features motifs that are significant to Yaegl stories and culture, including two totems, six language poles, and three yarning circles.

The museum and garden won the 2020 Museums and Galleries of NSW prize for Innovation and Resilience. Visitors to the Yaegl Cultural Garden can explore and appreciate its beauty and variety of plants and totems.

It offers a unique opportunity to learn about Yaegl culture, its story, and its people. The garden is a focal point for Yaegl storytelling and allows tourists to engage with the local community and gain insight into their culture and beliefs.

The Yaegl Cultural Garden is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during mid-spring to late-summer when the garden is in full bloom. Yamba Museum is the place to go to experience the garden’s beauty and significance.

To reach the Yaegl Cultural Garden, visitors can easily access Yamba by car, bus, or train. It is located in the heart of Yamba, a coastal town in New South Wales, Australia.

The drive from Sydney takes approximately 6 hours and 12 minutes, while the drive from Brisbane takes approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes. Once in Yamba, the museum is located along River Street, making it easy to find the Yaegl Cultural Garden.

Good to know

• Type: Things to Do
• Area: Yamba, New South Wales
• Phone: (02) 6646 1399
• Website: visit ↗

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