thumb|right|Aerial view of Yarra Glen

thumb|right|War memorial and hall

Yarra Glen is a town in Victoria, Australia, 55 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Yarra Glen recorded a population of 3,012 at the . Joseph Furphy, often regarded as the father of the Australian novel, was born on the station in 1843.

The Post Office opened on 11 January 1861 as Yarra Flats and was renamed Yarra Glen in 1889 when the railway arrived.

The now National Trust-listed Yarra Glen Grand Hotel was established in 1888. Its four story Italianate tower was added subsequent to the construction of the original hotel building.

Yarra Valley Harness Racing Club conducts regular meetings at its racetrack in the town.

See also

  • Yarra Glen railway station

References

  • Yarra Glen - Tourism Victoria website
  • Yarra Glen Website