Old Wally tells two stories at every stop, one true and one a fib. Catch him out by looking at the real place.
“G'day. Wally Hatch. At most stops around Yandina I'll tell you two stories, and one of them's a fib. Catch me out, and you'll work out where Grandad's gold coin really came from. Grab your phone, and meet me at the railway station.”
Closed for now. This game is paused while we check something on the route. Get the launch email above and we will tell you when it reopens.
Wally made this walk for his grandkids. At most stops he tells two stories about Yandina, and you catch the fib by looking at what is in front of you: the pub that was dragged down the street on logs, the old post office, the hall, the river crossing where the town began.
Every stop also gives you a clue about his grandad's gold coin, and at the river you decide which of three stories is true. No clock, free hints, fully narrated.
Good forFamilies with kidsSchool holidaysGrandparents and grandkidsA hinterland day trip
What you'll do on this Yandina history walk
GPS check-insYour phone knows when you reach each stop.
Eyes on the spotAnswers you can only find standing there: a date on a plaque, a count, a colour.
Shake, flip and spinSome locks open with a move, not a code.
Point the phoneFace the right way, line up a landmark or tilt to pour.
Combination locksCrack the code on a padlock, a keypad or a safe.
Name the culpritStrike off suspects as the evidence clears them, then make your accusation.
Questions about Wally's Tall Tales
Is the Yandina history trail free?
Yes. It is free from start to finish.
How long is the walk?
Nine stops on foot around Yandina. The time and distance are confirmed and shown here before it opens.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. Wally made it for his grandkids: no clock, free hints, and every line is narrated.
Do I need an app?
No. It plays in your phone's web browser.
Is the history real?
The places and the town's history are real, and Wally's fibs are the game. You catch them by looking at what is in front of you.
Is it open yet?
Not yet. Get the launch email on this page and we will tell you the day it opens.
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