Iain’s guidebook
Sightseeing
16km up the hill is the top of MT Donna Buang. Snow play in winter. Great views, hiking and biking in summer.
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I-Mt Donna Buang observation tower
Mount Donna Buang Summit Road16km up the hill is the top of MT Donna Buang. Snow play in winter. Great views, hiking and biking in summer.
The swimming hole is right in the centre of town and surrounded by big trees. There's numerous restaurants for a coffee or beer that back onto the river. Perfect on hot days.
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Yarra River
The swimming hole is right in the centre of town and surrounded by big trees. There's numerous restaurants for a coffee or beer that back onto the river. Perfect on hot days.
A great short (1 hour) walk through the forrest just south of the township.
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La La Falls Walk
La La Falls WalkA great short (1 hour) walk through the forrest just south of the township.
These giant redwood trees have become an instagram sensation. This brings crowds and traffic issues at peak times so why not ride or hike in the back way via the Aqueduct trail just near Warby Weekender.
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Isihlahla sase-Cement Creek Redwood
Cement Creek RoadThese giant redwood trees have become an instagram sensation. This brings crowds and traffic issues at peak times so why not ride or hike in the back way via the Aqueduct trail just near Warby Weekender.
Explore the gold mining past in the region. The Big and Little Peninsula Tunnels were created so miners could use water in the alluvial gold mining process. Pretty areas with swimming and site seeing.
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Big Peninsula Tunnel
Peninsula RoadExplore the gold mining past in the region. The Big and Little Peninsula Tunnels were created so miners could use water in the alluvial gold mining process. Pretty areas with swimming and site seeing.
skiing
Go cross country skiing at Lake Mountain. It's 40 minutes drive from Warby Weekender via from the beautiful Reefton Spur.
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Lake Mountain Ski resort
1071 Lake Mountain RdGo cross country skiing at Lake Mountain. It's 40 minutes drive from Warby Weekender via from the beautiful Reefton Spur.
Golf
Golf course with amazing views. There's some seriously elevated tees that allow golfers to go big with the driver!!
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Warburton Golf Club
17 Dammans RdGolf course with amazing views. There's some seriously elevated tees that allow golfers to go big with the driver!!
Bikes
The Lilydale - Warburton rail trial is extremely popular with all types of riders. It's 40km long, flat and has great views. Guests can hire e-bikes or mountain bikes in Lilydale and get to our place without a car.
Warburton Rail Trail
Warburton Rail TrailThe Lilydale - Warburton rail trial is extremely popular with all types of riders. It's 40km long, flat and has great views. Guests can hire e-bikes or mountain bikes in Lilydale and get to our place without a car.
This flat track through the forest is really popular with hikers and bikers. One of my favourite rides is the Aqueduct track to Don Valley - downhill section to the Launching Place, and then the Lilydale to Warburton rail trail to complete the 30km loop.
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O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail
Dee RoadThis flat track through the forest is really popular with hikers and bikers. One of my favourite rides is the Aqueduct track to Don Valley - downhill section to the Launching Place, and then the Lilydale to Warburton rail trail to complete the 30km loop.
Food scene
This orchid is about 15km down the valley and great place to visit on the way to or from Warburton. The farm tours are fun and you get to taste some delicious fruits straight off the trees.
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Rayners Orchard
60 Schoolhouse RdThis orchid is about 15km down the valley and great place to visit on the way to or from Warburton. The farm tours are fun and you get to taste some delicious fruits straight off the trees.
archery
Check out the indoor archery range for some good value family fun. Open from 1-4pm, they will kit you out with bows, arrows and lessons. Great for 8-100 year olds.
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Yarra Valley Archery Park
2085 Don RdCheck out the indoor archery range for some good value family fun. Open from 1-4pm, they will kit you out with bows, arrows and lessons. Great for 8-100 year olds.
City/town information
Checkout our things to do in Warburton guide on the Guidify App. Just download the app and search for Warburton. There's photos of attractions, audio files, text, and maps to make finding your way around super easy.
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Warburton
Checkout our things to do in Warburton guide on the Guidify App. Just download the app and search for Warburton. There's photos of attractions, audio files, text, and maps to make finding your way around super easy.