What is the significance of the You Yangs?
The name “You Yangs” comes from the Aboriginal words Wurdi Youang or Ude Youang which could have any number of meanings: “big mountain in the middle of a plain”, “big or large hill”, or “bald”.
Are the You Yangs the Brisbane Ranges?
The You Yangs sits about halfway between the Brisbane Ranges to the west and the nearest coast of the Corio Bay to the southeast. Although only 319 m at its highest (Flinders Peak, at the southern end), it dominates the surrounding landscape and are clearly identifiable from nearby Geelong, Melbourne and beyond.
How old are the You Yangs?
The granite rock of the You Yangs formed when a mass of magma worked its way up into the sedimentary rock during the Devonian period – which occurred from 416 million to 358 million years ago.
What is the difference between Wadawurrung and Wathaurong?
Is it Wadawurrung, Wathawurrung or Wathaurong? As Australian Aboriginal languages were oral, not written languages, there is no “correct” spelling of any Aboriginal words. Therefore, over time, different groups of people have changed the spelling of Wadawurrung to best reflect the way it is pronounced.
What Aboriginal land is Lara on?
They recorded that the Aborigines described the bay as Jullong and land as Corago, suggesting origins for the names of Geelong and Corio. Hovells Creek was first called Duck Ponds Creek when the area was settled in the 1840s, and the place where Lara was laid out was known as Duck Ponds.
Are dogs allowed in the You Yangs?
A very rewarding two-hour walk around Flinders Peak in the You Yangs, with great views in all directions. Note: while dogs are allowed on this walk, they must be on-lead.
Are there toilets at the You Yangs?
There are nine picnic areas throughout the park, many with tables and accessable toilet facilities.
Are dogs allowed You Yangs?
What Aboriginal land Am I on in Geelong?
The Wathaurong nation, also called the Wathaurung, Wadawurrung and Wadda Wurrung, are an Aboriginal Australian people living in the area near Melbourne, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula in the state of Victoria. They are part of the Kulin alliance.