Warburton

Leafy Warburton is a place of wellbeing, as well as a base to sample the best of Yarra Valley food and wine. A charming town surrounded by tall forests, Warburton offers alternative medicines and therapies and an escape from the bustle of everyday life.

Located on the upper reaches of the Yarra River, prior to European settlement the area was occupied by the Woiworung Aboriginal people.

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.

Embark on one of the many outstanding forest walks which radiate outwards from the town into the forests of mountain ash. Stroll through myrtle beech rainforest to the Ada Tree. More than 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. During the winter months play in the snow at Mt Donna Buang.

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

Popular local events include the Warburton Film Festival and Warburton Winterfest in June.

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.