Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
Tucked away in the upper reaches of the Yarra Valley, the Lilydale to Warburton 39km rail trail offering suprb 'European style gourmet experiences', leads through some of the state’s finest cool climate wineries, fresh fruit and produce growers.
It is rich with welcoming gastro pubs, great cafes, a great range of tourist attractions, hepas of accommodation and unforgettable “Sound of Music’ alpine views.
A return ride option from Warburton along the newly opened O’Shannassy Aqueduct trail provides a 2wheel perspective of the Valley rarely seen before. See maps 31A and 31B for more information.
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The following selected destinations are in Alphabetical A-Z order by town name, come highly recommended.
Warburton Lodge
Warburton
Warburton, Victoria
With spectacular views across the Yarra Valley, this is an ideal base to quietly wind down and relax. Take a walk down stream to do the town and explore the many areas trails. Accommodation options include Queen, twin, and family rooms, plus guest lounge, dining, conference, games room, tennis court and BBQ area.
Warburton Water Wheel Tourist & Information Centre
Warburton
Victoria
In the Water Wheel centre you can discover the best accommodation, get info on local cafes and restaurants, plus winery and nature tours. And the NRCL Environmental Centre has a complete forest discovery tour well worth spending an hour or so in.
Peach Cafe @ Rayners Orchard
Woori Yallock
Victoria
If you visit in summer this serious orchard offers tours and a chance to buy fresh seasonal produce. Its modern cafe has incredible peach pies, Devonshire teas, non alcoholic peach "champagne" stone fruit smoothies, real ice cream some with more than 50% fruit.
Woori Yallock Hotel
telephone: 03 5964 7201
Woori Yallock
Woori Yallock, Victoria
If its splendid ‘Sound of Music' alpine views and the shrill of bush birds you seek, then Doug Fraser's authentic country pub on the crest of the Old Warburton Highway has the best balcony views across the simply magnificent Yarra Valley. Their pub menu includes garlic prawns with (grated) potato rosti with plenty of garlic which you should enjoy with a glass of locally produced wine.
Blue Lotus Garden & Cafe
Yarra Junction
Victoria
Open from November to April, its 14 acre tropical and native water garden escape is filled with flowers and often booked for picture perfect lake side weddings. After your garden visit enjoy a coffee in the cafe or browse in its well stock fashion boutique.
Upper Yarra Museum
telephone: 03 5967 2167
Yarra Junction
Victoria
The Valley drips in lumber, farming and rail history and this great museum is home to part of the Upper Yarra Historical Society's collection and is open on Sunday afternoons, public holidays or by appointment. It hosts the annual "Vintage Engine Crank-Up", which is held usually in late March.
