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Arts Centre Warburton

Entertainment Venues

Arts Centre Warburton

The Arts Centre, Warburton offers quality, enjoyable arts and cultural programs for the community. The centre presents a busy program of exhibitions, digital cinema, concerts, plays and dance performances by professional touring groups and community theatre groups as well as a fantastic range of classes and workshops. Each year the centre is home to the Warburton Film Festival and biannually, the Upper Yarra Harmony Festival. This venue is also available for hire. Visit the website to find out about upcoming events at the Arts Centre.

Warburton VIC

0.1 km away

The pretty waterfall is at its most impressive and powerful after rain — Image credit: DEECA

Natural Attractions

La La Falls Walk

Close to Warburton, two hours drive east of Melbourne, La La Falls walking track is a gentle climb through picturesque forest to a small, scenic waterfall and viewing platform. The popular walk has long been drawing tourists to the region to see the beauty of the old water race. Add it to your itinerary as a place to stretch your legs and enjoy stunning natural scenery before or after visiting Warburton, a charming mountain tourist town. A short drive from the Warburton township, the walk follows the historic Four Mile Creek timber tramway for much of its length. You'll pass beneath a lush forest canopy of mountain ash, through attractive tree fern-lined gullies and see 3 unique, handcrafted stone bridges. The falls are at their most impressive and powerful after heavy rainfall. The 2.8 kilometre return moderate grade walk is suitable for adults and children. It should take around 1 to 1.5 hours return when walked at a gentle pace. Note, there are no toilets at this location.

Warburton VIC

1.8 km away

Upper Yarra Reservoir Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Upper Yarra Reservoir Park

Popular with day-trippers and campers, Upper Yarra Reservoir Park offers natural wonders, historical sites and built facilities to enjoy getting into nature. Enjoy the gentle shaded walks through bushland beneath tall eucalypts and green fern gullies. See the remnants of the parks earlier use, when it was a small town constructed for the workers who built the dam between 1947 and 1957. Enjoy breath-taking lookouts over and around the reservoir, keep an eye out for Swamp Wallabies, wombats, fish and kookaburras among the native eucalypts, grevilleas and banksias. Cool your feet in the Yarra River, follow the river to the secluded Batts Creek Point, or go on a self-guided walk on the Fern Gully Track as it loops through tall eucalypt forest with a dense and sheltered ferny understorey. Visit the Dam Wall Lookout or take a stroll along the Brimbonga Walking Track to the viewing platform and watch the water flow from the Reservoir through the outlet basin as it begins its journey to Melbourne. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit the Emergency Victoria website.

Warburton VIC

1.8 km away

Ariel view of Warburton Bike Park — Image credit: Yarra Ranges Council

Natural Attractions

Warburton Bike Park

Warburton Bike Park is gearing up to be one of Australia's best mountain bike destinations. It boasts over 70 kilometres of trails which are now open, with 650 metres of vertical descent. Once complete, the network will extend over 125 kilometres. Built by internationally renowned trail builders, World Trail, the trails are designed with a passion for sustainability, innovation, and adventure. Book your shuttles now. Winding through the beautiful, forested mountains surrounding Warburton, there are riding experiences to cater to every level and style of rider - with so much more to come. Only 70 kilometres east of central Melbourne, Warburton Bike Park is the closest mountain bike destination to a major airport in Australia. The main trail head is found at Wesburn Park. On the edge of the stunning Yarra Valley, there's plenty to do off the trails as well.

Wesburn VIC

4.0 km away

Living at ECOSS — Image credit: ECOSS

Parks and Gardens

Yarra Valley ECOSS

Yarra Valley ECOSS is a Community Environment Hub on Wurundjeri Country committed to showcasing sustainable solutions. Visit ECOSS for cultural, educational and musical events such as Ecotopia, Rhythms of the World and the Artisan Ag Food Extravaganza Twilight Market. Shop for produce directly from their farm at the Friday afternoon ECOSS Valley Market and Organic Shop, buy a native plant at the Nursery and eat delicious tacos and chocolate at the Mexican Café, Tonantzin. Providing residency to a variety of community initiatives whose goals align with a sustainable future, you can visit the various art studios, including pottery and woodworking, Upcycle a bike, attend environmental education workshops, and volunteer as individuals or as a corporate group. Take a wander around the 17 hectares to see the Food Forest and the Community Garden (just like Costa did), have a picnic at The Frog Bog and enjoy the natural and sustainable surroundings with family and friends, old and new.

Wesburn VIC

4.3 km away

Drone Image of Family at Observation Tower — Image credit: Parks Victoria

Natural Attractions

Mt Donna Buang

Mt Donna Buang summit is 1245 metres above ground, offering stunning panoramic views from a 21-metre lookout tower. You'll see views over Melbourne, the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges and Cathedral Ranges, Mount Baw Baw and the Alps. It is also a popular picnic area and starting point for walks on the mountain. The picnic area has gas barbecues, fireplaces, picnic tables, toilets and a lookout. Mt Donna Buang facilitates many outdoor activities such as tobogganing, hikes, abseiling and more and is a great place to experience snow in winter. If you're driving through the lovely town of Warburton, stop by for a coffee or a meal at one of the many local cafes and restaurants.

Warburton VIC

5.2 km away

Blue Lotus Water Garden

Natural Attractions

Blue Lotus Water Garden

The Blue Lotus Water Garden is one of Australia's most spectacular seasonal gardens open to the public from 26 December to mid April each year. The tropically themed water garden covers 14 acres featuring millions of beautiful lotus, waterlily and other flowers, stunning lakes, amazing vistas and wonderful facilities. Each year the garden holds two spectacular floral events starting with the famous Lotus Flower Season (26 December to 20 March) followed by their Autumn Flower Season (21 March to 19 April). Featured attractions include: Giant Amazon Waterlilies, Tropical World, Claude Monet Waterlily display, Cochrane's Lake Bridge Walk, Lotus Lake, Lotus Wetlands, Golden Lotus display, Flower Fairy Garden and much more. It is recommended that visitors allow a minimum of two hours to see all the wonderful vistas and attractions. Facilities inside the gardens include picnic shelters and barbeques, café and kiosk, accessible amenities, play spaces for kids, group pavilions and more. Located just outside the gardens is our plant and flower nursery and gift shops. They also have plenty of on-site parking and accessible parking.

Yarra Junction VIC

6.1 km away

Big Pats Creek to Starlings Gap

Natural Attractions

Big Pats Creek to Starlings Gap

This 9.6 kilometres (round trip) hike is a grade three hike through the Yarra State Forest and should take around 3.5 hours to complete. It follows old timber tramways constructed originally to service sawmills that extended as far as Starlings Gap. As the walk gently inclines from Big Pats Creek, the forest becomes a wet sclerophyll forest and the trees become much taller. Leeches are common, so bring repellent and wear long pants. The track is mainly over old tram tracks, undulating ground, mild incline sections and some steps. Big Pats Creek has a picnic and campground area. A popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, it is open year-round, inclement weather permitting. Dogs are also welcome on lead.

Big Pats Creek VIC

6.3 km away

Redwood Forest Cement Creek — Image credit: Yarra Ranges Tourism

Natural Attractions

Californian Redwood Forest

Take a refreshing walk through the majestic Californian Redwood Forest, just 15 minutes from Warburton and a 90-minute drive from Melbourne's CBD. Do some forest bathing in the company of almost 1500 enormous red-barked trees, some of which stand up to 55 metres high, towering into the sky. Head through the forest and down to the river to find the forest's walking trails. From Warburton, follow Warburton Highway/Woods Point Road for about seven kilometres to find Cement Creek Road on your left. Less than one kilometre along this unsealed road leads to a small car park and entrance. Weather and travel conditions can change quickly, so it's important to always check the local conditions on the Parks Victoria website before you visit.

East Warburton VIC

6.6 km away

Our restored & fully furnished 1900s Railway Cottage — Image credit: UYHS

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Upper Yarra Museum

Come and explore the many delights of the Upper Yarra Museum. Located at Yarra Junction in the old Railway Station, the museum first opened in 1972 with a small collection of locally donated pieces of machinery and household goods of all descriptions. It has since grown its collection to include historical displays about the Gold Rush era, Farming, Sawmilling and Forestry, Railway and Timber Tramway, and family life in general of the old “Shire of Upper Yarra”. Additionally, the museum has a collection of historical buildings including a 1890s Railway Cottage, Workers Huts from the Upper Yarra Dam construction period, the Powelltown Police Station Office, and the old Yarra Junction Jail/Lockup. Visit the blacksmith’s workshop and see him in action forging hot steel over the anvil, using hammer and fire to create just about anything that can be made from metal. There is an opportunity to join in the fun by booking a class. The museum is the location for the iconic ‘Crank Up’ and Woodchop, which is an annual event held every March since about 1978, and showcases vintage machinery and old trades in action. Group Bookings and School Tours can be arranged.

Yarra Junction VIC

7.6 km away

Reids Tramline

Landmarks and Buildings

Reids Tramline

Reids Tramline follows a historic tramline where horses and steam locomotives once hauled logs out of the forest. Along the walk, you will come across parts of the old tramway and relics of an old timber mill before exiting the bush and walking west back into Powelltown. The 6.2 kilometre loop goes through Mountain Ash Forest to the former site of an old sawmill. Some parts of the walk are steep and experience with bushwalking is suggested. Dogs are allowed on lead only.

Powelltown VIC

13 km away

Powelltown Tramway Trail

Landmarks and Buildings

Powelltown Tramway Trail

The Powelltown Tramway follows the routes of tramways built in the early 1900s to open up the area for logging. There are a variety of tramway walks from a few hours to a couple of days. Generally speaking, this is considered a challenging trek. Along the tracks, you'll find tree ferns and myrtle beech trees in moist gullies. Mountain ash forests, stringybark and mountain ash are at lower levels. The remains of the bridges along the Powelltown tramline are unsafe. Leave them alone and follow the tracks through the gullies. Be prepared for leeches and wear long trousers.

Powelltown VIC

14 km away

Kurth Kiln Regional Park

Parks and Gardens

Kurth Kiln Regional Park

Kurth Kiln Regional Park is located a 65 kilometres east of Melbourne, and is mostly known for its kiln, used during the Second World War to make charcoal for gas producer units fitted to motor cars. Today, the park is popular for picnicking, camping, nature walking and horse riding. Explore the park on foot or mountain bike ride discovering creeks, the historic huts and caretaker residence and Shiprock Falls. Rich in flora, the park is an oasis for rare plants including Long Pink-bells, Tall Astelia and Brickmakers Saw-sedge along with stunning Mountain Ash, stringybark and riparian forests. With such a diverse plant life there is the welcomed attraction of many animals. Keep your eyes peeled for the many small and very active birds, the elusive swamp wallabies, inquisitive lace monitors and prickly echidnas during the day. At night you might hear or see koalas, yellow-bellied gliders, sugar gliders, greater gliders and large forest owls. Before traveling, visit Parks Victoria's website to check for changes in park conditions which may impact your visit. Remember to stay bushfire ready using the Vic Emergency website while in nature.

Gembrook VIC

16 km away

Koalas Hazel and Emily — Image credit: Healesville Sanctuary

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Healesville Sanctuary

Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary. An Australian wildlife experience just one hour from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley. Wander tranquil tracks and see iconic Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos, platypus, dingoes, wombats, emus and more. Discover majestic birds of prey and magnificent parrots in the spectacular Spirits of The Sky bird presentation. Every Sunday, Murrundindi (Wurundjeri Elder), is here to share the cultural stories of his land. Learn a little language as he welcomes you onto Country with a friendly Womenjika; listen to the sounds of the didgeridoo; stop to have a yarn; hear local stories, and be amazed at his mastery making that Boomerang really fly. Take a visit to the Australian Wildlife Health Centre to meet the vets and nurses as they care for sick, injured or orphaned wildlife in need of care. Healesville Sanctuary offers many close-up experiences where guest have the opportunity to meet iconic Australian animals including koala, kangaroo, dingo and echidnas. Children under 16 years of age receive free entry every weekend, during Victorian Government school holidays and on Victorian public holidays.

Healesville VIC

17 km away

Wominjeka: Indigenous Cultural Experiences with Murrundindi

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Wominjeka: Indigenous Cultural Experiences with Murrundindi

Ever wondered which Indigenous plant has leaves that can be used as soap? Or maybe you want to know what makes a Boomerang come back? Perhaps you would like to hear a local Dreaming Story about how the Lyrebird came to speak in the language of many other animals? Every Sunday, Murrundindi (Wurundjeri Elder), is here to share the cultural stories of his land. Learn a little language as he welcomes you onto Country with a friendly Womenjika; listen to the sounds of the didgeridoo; stop to have a yarn; hear local stories, and be amazed at his mastery making that Boomerang really fly. You can meet Murrundindi every Sunday 10:30am to 3:00pm, or every day except Saturday in the school holidays and on public holidays. Free with general admission.

Healesville VIC

17 km away

Yarra Ranges National Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Yarra Ranges National Park

Cradling the Yarra River headwaters and much of Melbourne's water catchment, the park features majestic Mountain Ash trees. Visit the Rainforest Gallery with its spectacular observation platform and rainforest walkway on the southern slopes of Mount Donna Buang. Enjoy cross-country skiing and tobogganing at Lake Mountain. Drive the world famous Black Spur between Healesville and Narbethong, continue through to Marysville stopping along Lady Talbot Drive to walk through ancient rainforests at the Beeches and view the waterfalls at Keppel and Phantom Falls. Before you go. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Reefton VIC

17 km away

Maroondah Reservoir Park

National Parks and Reserves

Maroondah Reservoir Park

Maroondah Reservoir Park in Healesville is a must-do activity. Going for a walk and picnicking here is a wonderful day out for the whole family with lots of rotundas, barbecues and picnic tables to use. But, the main feature here is the amazing dam wall. An impressive 41 metre high dam wall offers amazing scenic views over gardens, mountain ranges and a reservoir lake. Construction of this dam wall took place from 1920 - 1927 and this catchment is an important source of Melbourne’s water. There are a number of walks around the park including on top of the dam wall, the Falls Lookout and gardens. Walking to the bottom of the dam wall really shows the grandeur and size. Photograph the historic Rose Stairway which is at its best in Autumn. Enjoy azaleas and rhododendrons in full bloom in spring. During the wetter months experience the awesome force of the water tumbling over the spillway. Before you go: conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Healesville VIC

17 km away

Enjoy a walk and the spectacular tall Ada Tree — Image credit: DEECA

Natural Attractions

Ada Tree Walk

The magnificent Ada Tree is a giant mountain ash estimated to be over 300 years old and one of Victoria's largest trees. Deep in the Yarra State Forest, two hours drive east of Melbourne, and close to Warburton, Powelltown and Noojee, the Ada Tree towers over the surrounding cool temperate rainforest at 76 metres tall and has a circumference of 15 metres. The Ada Tree can be reached by a walking track that starts at the Ada Tree car park and picnic area. The walk winds through cool temperate rainforest with groves of ancient myrtle beech, sassafras and tree ferns to reach a viewing platform overlooking this impressive tree. The 3.6 kilometre loop walk takes about 1.5 hours to complete, returning to the car park. This is a grade 3 walk with some uneven and natural steps, so some bushwalking experience is recommended. The Ada Tree walk features a boardwalk built for wheelchair access. All abilities access to the site is by a gated forest road (Federal Road) which can be reached from the main car park. The access road is 1.8 kilometres and leads to a smaller carpark about 10 metres from the all abilities boardwalk. To access this road, you will need to collect a key from the Powelltown Post Office at 1657 Little Yarra Road, Powelltown.

Ada VIC

17 km away

Atop Seven Acre Rock — Image credit: Visit Victoria

Natural Attractions

Seven Acre Rock

Seven Acre Rock, two hours drive east of Melbourne, is a large rocky outcrop that provides extensive picturesque views of the Yarra State Forest and Bunyip State Park. On clear days you can even see Western Port Bay and Port Phillip Bay. Enjoy a short walk through mountain ash forest to the outcrop to take in the views, and finish with a scenic lunch at the picnic area below. It's a 1.3 kilometre walk with occasional steps and short steep hills. Be sure to stay clear of the edge as this is a natural lookout with no barriers. It is close to Powelltown and easily accessible from Noojee or Gembrook. The area has a rich history, having been badly damaged in the 1926 Black Sunday and 1939 Black Friday bushfires. As the forest struggled to regenerate naturally, mountain ash was planted, creating the thick landscape seen today.

Gembrook VIC

18 km away

The Memo Healesville

Entertainment Venues

The Memo Healesville

The Memo has been a part of the fabric of Healesville since 1924 and has been a source of many significant memories for the community. Following a major redevelopment, The Memo reopened in September 2012 to thrive again with community and cultural events, creating memories for a new generation. Featuring a large presentation space that seats over 300 people, this first class facility caters to great theatre, music and other live performances and is available to hire. The flat floor space is a great space for conferences and other private functions. From silent films in the 20s, to the talkies in the 30s, to the latest 3D digital technology today; Cinema has long been a tradition in Healesville and returns to The Memo bigger and better than ever with regular screenings each week. Several ancillary rooms are suitable for meetings and private bookings. The gallery space features regular exhibitions of local and touring artworks. The team look forward to welcoming you to visit and experience all The Memo has to offer.

Healesville VIC

19 km away

Brimbonga Walking Track

Parks and Gardens

Brimbonga Walking Track

Stroll along the Brimbonga Walking Track to the viewing platform and watch the water flow through the reservoir to Melbourne. There is a flat, easy pathway to the viewing platform sections and some steps. Look for greater gliders, sugar gliders, wombats, swamp wallabies, possums, bats, samba deer, owls, fish and kookaburras as you walk around the trail.

Reefton VIC

20 km away

Golf at RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort edit — Image credit: RACV

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Golf at RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort

RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort offers an 18-hole golf course and a four-hole short course. Surrounded by beautiful native trees and vegetation, the Michael Clayton designed 18-hole course offers members and guests a unique playing experience. The four-hole short course is a hidden gem and gives beginner golfers a non pressured environment to learn the game. It also provides a wonderful practice facility for all members to enjoy. An additional feature to the 18-hole course is the extensive paved cart path network, which allows for all weather access.

Healesville VIC

20 km away

One Spa at RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort — Image credit: RACV

Spas and Retreats

One Spa at RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort

Treat yourself to a sensory escape in the heart of the Yarra Valley Nestled in the beautiful Yarra Valley, One Spa at RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort offers a rejuvenating retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. They invite you to indulge in the revitalising treatments the day spa has to offer, and in the caring hands of the spa professionals, release all tension in a blissful exercise of self-care.

Healesville VIC

20 km away

Archery at Gilwell Park

Amusement and Theme Parks

Gilwell Park Adventure Centre

Gilwell Park Adventure Centre sits within expansive bushland that makes every adventure feel authentic. Visitors move between open forest, sheltered water and natural clearings, enjoying outdoor activities that come alive in the landscape. The Vertical Adventure Day at Gilwell Park Adventure Centre invites general public groups to enjoy a mix of high ropes, flying fox, climbing and abseiling in a natural outdoor setting. The native tree canopy sets the scene, giving every activity an authentic sense of scale and adventure. Participants move between ground level and elevated elements, gliding, balancing, climbing and descending in an environment that feels both wild and welcoming. The Vertical Adventure Day suits families, friends and community groups looking for a fresh experience that blends adventure with the beauty of the bush. Moments of challenge, excitement and calm unfold against views of tall gums and native bush. The experience feels tailor made, shaped by the environment and the freedom to explore it. Gilwell Park Adventure Centre offers adventure that is grounded in nature and rich in atmosphere.

Gembrook VIC

21 km away

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