To catch up in the Warburton Valley is to slow down
Just one hour from Melbourne, the Warburton Valley is life at nature’s pace.
Always green, Warburton is where the Yarra River runs clear.
Relax by the river in summer, celebrate the beauty and abundance of harvest in autumn, enjoy a leisurely day of snow play on Mt Donna Buang in winter and reconnect with nature on one of our many forest walks in spring.
Start your visit with a delicious meal prepared with fresh farm produce, and meet the local wildlife while you enjoy the great outdoor activities the beautiful valley offers. And whether you are exploring by bike, foot or car, there’s always a fine wine or a great coffee to be found.
The Shop Ride is a social ride first plotted by Doug from Cog Bike Café. It takes riders on an 18.5km loop around Warburton and it offers a little…
Sit by the Yarra, your toes in the cool, clear water. You will hear kookaburras laugh and watch clouds dance with the mountains that surround you.…
Warburton was once a key target for Melbourne canoe and kayak clubs, even holding regular slalom events on the stretch of the Yarra at the town’s…
Bed and Bark is a dog-friendly holiday cottage. It has been newly renovated and decorated by an interior designer, resulting in a contemporary, and…
The Waterwheel Visitor Information Centre in the township of Warburton provides tourist information, hosts an art gallery and has a must-see retail…
Wander through the leafy, peaceful back streets of beautiful Warburton and into the bush where the town meets the towering gum trees. How to get…
Whether you’re training for a seriously steep overseas trek a la Kokoda or Kilimanjaro or just want to complete the best mountain climb close to…
Ride difficulty: 2* Bicycles: mountain, hybrid, cyclo X •Drive to Warburton. •Ride east from the Yuonga Rd car park on the O’Shannassy Aqueduct…
Carved into the mountainside above the Upper Yarra Valley, the O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail makes for a wonderful ride and heading east from Warburton…
This is a fascinating journey on foot along well-preserved timber industry tramways, past old bush mills and relics of yesteryear hidden amongst the…
The Little Peninsula Bridge is currently closed due to risk of collapse. Alternative access to view the tunnel is via the upper/western car park.…
'The Waterwheel' is a central and iconic landmark of Warburton, where it operates at the site of The Waterwheel Visitor Infomation Centre on the main…
Cog Bikes Australia offers a range of bikes for hire from its Warburton location as well as a number of drop off and pick up points for hire bikes…
The trail starts on the Warburton Rail Trail behind the Waterwheel, crossing over an old railway bridge and onto a boardwalk. Take left track to…
Gingers on the Hill is a luxury, unique self-contained accommodation for small groups, families and intimate couple stays. Tucked away at the end of…
The River Folk Festival in Warburton, Yarra Valley, is dedicated to live music events throughout the year. Showcasing local, regional, national and…
Warburton Golf and Sporting Club is a unique and picturesque 18 hole golf course with a spacious clubhouse and pro shop. The clubhouse can be used…
The walk goes through mixed species forest at Mt Victoria, then up through Mountain Ash to Mt Donna Buang summit where there is a 21 metre high…
The Warburton River Walk is a beautiful, gentle 5km walk that is easy and accessible. If you want to stretch your legs a bit more it can easily be…
The Art Gallery at the Waterwheel features exhibitions by local artists of the Warburton Valley. The exhibition changes every four weeks and many…
Get back into nature and stretch your legs on the iconic Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail. The 40km trail is perfect for walkers, cyclists, walking…
The Alpine Hotel Warburton was established in 1885, is Heritage listed and recently lovingly restored. The Hotel is located in the Yarra Valley with…
- Drive to Warburton – either bring your own bicycles or rent from Doug at the COG Bike Cafe right next to the old Warburton Station site. - Ride…
The public roads that criss-cross the State Forest country south of the Warburton township provide interesting and relatively easy mountain biking…
Cycling the Warby Trail and O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail will take approximately 2 days and covers 89kms through the wonderful bushland scenery of…
Warburton Valley Handmade is a retail shop within the Warburton Waterwheel, showcasing the fabulous and unique work of over 80 local artists,…
Ride difficulty: 2* Bicycles: mountain, hybrid, cyclo X Day 1 (34km) Ride the O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail loop from Yuonga Rd car park, Warburton,…
Popular with day-trippers and campers, Upper Yarra Reservoir Park offers natural wonders, historical sites and built facilities to enjoy getting into…
Unearth your wild and experience Warburton with the adventure experts. In January 2021, Warburton Adventure Company launched with the purpose of…
The Alpine Hotel Warburton was established in 1885, is Heritage listed and recently lovingly restored. The Hotel is located in the Yarra Valley with…
The run to La La Falls may not be very long but the consistent up hill gradient offers some vertical gain without being overwhelming and the forest…
Between the valley and mountain views, riders cruise through towering stands of mountain ash and gorgeous tree fern forests that give the area a…
The Arts Centre, Warburton offers quality, enjoyable arts and cultural programs for the community.The centre presents a busy program of exhibitions,…
Warburton Holiday Park offers unsurpassed access to the clear waters of the Upper Yarra Valley, with cabins and campsites spread over many acres of…
The public roads that criss-cross the State Forest country south of the Warburton township provide interesting and relatively easy mountain biking…
Babaji's Kerala Kitchen is an award winning, laid-back, South Indian restaurant in picturesque Warburton. Awarded a One Hat in The Age Good Food…
Scotchman's Creek was one of the earliest goldfields to open in the Upper Yarra district (late 1859) and was part of what was known as the Britannia…
Here’s a great walk or good mid-range ‘taster’ run that treats you to all the major delights of the Warburton township: riverbank settings, the…
A 350 metre long elevated walkway takes you through the Rainforest Gallery where you will see magnificent 65 metre tall old growth Mountain Ash…
For walkers who want to tick off a summit or for those after a quick(ish) leg burner that will get the heart rate up: Mt Little Joe, the 469m…