Visit – Warburton

Destination – town, state, country
Warburton, Victoria, Australia

Distance from Melb CBD
 1.5 hours from Melb CBD

Local Tourism Website
https://www.visitwarburton.com.au/

Five fun things to do

1. Visit the historic Waterwheel and local information centre!  The Waterwheel is home to a handmade craft shop, a hub for local wine, historic murals, an Art Gallery and an “eco indoor Forest”.
2. Discover the hidden “Redwood Forest” which is home to over one-and-a-half thousand redwood trees, up to 50 metres tall. Walking through the plantation also leads to a scenic river with multiple walking tracks. *Please note that dogs cannot be taken into the Redwood Forest*. 
3. Visit Mt. Donna Buang with the family! Mt. Donna Buang is the closest mountain to Melbourne for snow-play and forest-play. There is no-cost to visit the mountain but be sure to bring a toboggan if visiting during snow season.  
4. Walk through the “Rainforest Gallery”, an easy-access 350 metres elevated walkway that takes you into the tree canopies. 
5. Peruse the stores along the main street of Warburton, followed by a stroll along the scenic town river. Warburton is full of stores showcasing artisan handmade goods, antiques, and much more. One of the best ways to see this beautiful area is by spending a morning or afternoon simply walking around with a sense of curiosity!

 
Type of accommodations

• Caravan Park: 
  https://www.visitwarburton.com.au/accommodation/warburton-holiday-park
• Local Motel / Hotel
  https://www.visitwarburton.com.au/accommodation/warburton-motel-yarra-valley
• B & B’s: 
  https://www.visitwarburton.com.au/accommodation/buttercup-hill

Foodie Activities

• The Warburton Bakery – not your average pie shop! A delicious selection of gourmet pies, pasties and pastries.
• Rayner’s orchard – Pick your own fruit or go on a guided orchard fruit-tasting tour
• Bulong Estate Winery – A boutique winery known for their Pinot Gris, just 10 minutes away from Warburton and set in a picturesque location.

Anything else of interest
Every year, the nearby suburb of Silvan hosts the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, which showcases over 500,000 tulips in 100 different varieties. Full of music, food, dancing and market stalls, this is an event the whole family can enjoy. Dogs on-lead are welcome.