The small township of Yanco is situated 8km south of Leeton and was the starting point for development of the MIA.

The Yanco powerhouse, once the main power generation station for the irrigation scheme, is being restored as a museum. It is open for inspection the last Sunday of the month.

Yanco Agriculture Institute covers 825 hectares and incorporates research, advisory and farming facilities. A drive-through inspection during normal business hours is available.

The Murrumbidgee River and the MIA Forest Drives are accessed just south of Yanco and offer delightful experiences.