DESTINATION: Warburton

The former gold rush town of Warburton is one of the most picturesque places in the Yarra Valley, Dandenongs and the Ranges region. Surrounded by lush, tall forests of mountain ash, the township is in close proximity to the fine produce and wine of the Yarra Valley. Located on the upper reaches of the Yarra River, Warburton has made a name for itself as a place of well being – offering alternative medicines and therapies or an escape from the bustle of life.

How to get there
Warburton is approximately 1.5 hours from Melbourne. Travel north-east along the Eastern Freeway, then the Maroondah Highway and turn right at Lilydale onto the Warburton Highway.

Main Attractions

Cycle or walk the wonderfully scenic Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail. The 38 kilometre trail follows an old railway line built in 1901 to transport local produce and timber to Melbourne

Experience one of the many outstanding forest walks which radiate outwards from the town into the forests of Mountain Ash – such as the walk to LaLa Falls

Stroll through myrtle beech rainforest to the Ada Tree – at over 300 years old this mountain ash is thought to be one of the largest known flowering trees in the world

Stride out into the canopies of giant eucalyptus trees along the treetop skywalk at Mt Donna Buang Rainforest Gallery – a great way to see beautiful heritage rainforest

Play in the snow during the winter months at Mt Donna Buang

Swim and fish in local rivers, explore the area on foot, or watch for local and rare birds in summer

Browse the work of local woodworkers and craftspeople at the Yarra Valley Showcase or Brittania Creek Glass

View wildlife on a night tour in the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park.

Major events

Warburton Film Festival – June
Warburton Winterfest – June

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The Old Courthouse

Harker Street, Healesville

Ph +61 3 5962 2600

Fax +61 3 5962 2040

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