Yarra Junction & Warburton
Food scene
Breakfast, lunch, house made pies, quiche, coffee and sweets.
19 locals recommend
Gladysdale Bakehouse
2568 Warburton HwyBreakfast, lunch, house made pies, quiche, coffee and sweets.
Great for breakfast, coffee or light lunch in the heart of the town.
6 locals recommend
Red Relish Cafe
2465 Warburton HwyGreat for breakfast, coffee or light lunch in the heart of the town.
Relaxed atmosphere, vibrant beer garden, live band on Sundays. 15 minute walk back home.
Cunninghams Hotel
2424 Warburton HwyRelaxed atmosphere, vibrant beer garden, live band on Sundays. 15 minute walk back home.
Indian tandoori recipes chef
2456 Warburton HwyTake away authentic Indian food and head back to the house to enjoy
Little Joe
3416 Warburton HwyWoodfired Pizza open for lunch and dinner
Taste Yarra Valley
3383B Warburton HwyLocal wine and cheese. Light lunch, aperitif.
Chilled vibe. Outdoor and indoor seating. Pub food indoors, pizza outdoors.
11 locals recommend
Alpine Retreat Hotel station
Chilled vibe. Outdoor and indoor seating. Pub food indoors, pizza outdoors.
Pack a picnic
Sourdough bread, baguettes and croissants, made fresh every day. Get in early, 7am until sold out.
9 locals recommend
Yarra Valley Artisan Baker
2876 Warburton HwySourdough bread, baguettes and croissants, made fresh every day. Get in early, 7am until sold out.
Pieter and Nicky, cheesemakers and founders of Mill Grove Dairy, strive to produce the finest soft & hard cheeses.
Fromagerie The Mill House
2874 Warburton HwyPieter and Nicky, cheesemakers and founders of Mill Grove Dairy, strive to produce the finest soft & hard cheeses.
Sweet and savory. Limited seating, grab some take away and head to Wesburn to enjoy by the river.
18 locals recommend
The Flying Apron Patisserie
2874 Warburton HwySweet and savory. Limited seating, grab some take away and head to Wesburn to enjoy by the river.
Sanders Apples (U-Pick and Tours)
1020 Yarra Junction-Noojee RdU Pick farm fresh apples, tractor rides.
U-Pick fruit for every season; oranges, peaches, guava, tamarillo, feijoa. Farm style lunches, Devonshire tea and muffins. On site nursery.
11 locals recommend
Rayners Orchard
60 Schoolhouse RdU-Pick fruit for every season; oranges, peaches, guava, tamarillo, feijoa. Farm style lunches, Devonshire tea and muffins. On site nursery.
Sightseeing
Forest of towering redwood trees, with several well-marked trails, picnic spots & a creek. NO TOILETS OR RUBBISH DISPOSAL ON SITE
61 locals recommend
Cement Creek Redwood Forest
Cement Creek RoadForest of towering redwood trees, with several well-marked trails, picnic spots & a creek. NO TOILETS OR RUBBISH DISPOSAL ON SITE
Start the morning with an easy walk along a beautiful track to a charming waterfall and head back to Warburton for a coffee.
18 locals recommend
La La Falls Walk
La La Falls WalkStart the morning with an easy walk along a beautiful track to a charming waterfall and head back to Warburton for a coffee.
Just 1.3kms from our house. The 38km recreation trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders follows the path of the historical railway line. Connect behind the football oval or Red Relish Cafe.
6 locals recommend
Warburton Rail Trail
Warburton Rail TrailJust 1.3kms from our house. The 38km recreation trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders follows the path of the historical railway line. Connect behind the football oval or Red Relish Cafe.
For those looking for a little more adventure, this trail is for you. Flattest section is from Don Road, Launching Place (after a steep climb) to Warburton. Link up with the Warburton trail to bring you home.
12 locals recommend
O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail
Dee RoadFor those looking for a little more adventure, this trail is for you. Flattest section is from Don Road, Launching Place (after a steep climb) to Warburton. Link up with the Warburton trail to bring you home.
Lotus ponds, banana trees & Giant Amazon Waterlilies in a manicured setting with bridges & artworks. Café and nursery on site. Entry fees apply
30 locals recommend
Blue Lotus Water Garden
2628 Warburton HwyLotus ponds, banana trees & Giant Amazon Waterlilies in a manicured setting with bridges & artworks. Café and nursery on site. Entry fees apply
Badger Weir Picnic Area
Badger Weir RoadPack a picnic, explore the forest.
Australian Native zoo specialising in native Australian animals. Don’t miss the Keeper Talks.
272 locals recommend
Healesville Sanctuary
Australian Native zoo specialising in native Australian animals. Don’t miss the Keeper Talks.
See the snow in winter. Enjoy a scenic walk in summer. Climb the tower for panoramic views across the Yarra Valley.
41 locals recommend
Mount Donna Buang
See the snow in winter. Enjoy a scenic walk in summer. Climb the tower for panoramic views across the Yarra Valley.
This Giant Mountain Ash and is considered to be one of Victoria's largest living trees. It is estimated to be over 300 years old and towers over the surrounding rainforest.
Easy walk along a well kept track.
Limited phone reception. Dirt roads, limited signage.
15 locals recommend
Ada Tree
This Giant Mountain Ash and is considered to be one of Victoria's largest living trees. It is estimated to be over 300 years old and towers over the surrounding rainforest.
Easy walk along a well kept track.
Limited phone reception. Dirt roads, limited signage.
City/town information
"Always green, Warburton is where the Yarra River runs clear.
Relax by the river in summer, celebrate the beauty and abundance of harvest in autumn, enjoy an easy day of snow play on Mt Donna Buang in winter and reconnect with nature on one of our many forest walks in spring." From Visit Yarra Valley"
38 locals recommend
Warburton
"Always green, Warburton is where the Yarra River runs clear.
Relax by the river in summer, celebrate the beauty and abundance of harvest in autumn, enjoy an easy day of snow play on Mt Donna Buang in winter and reconnect with nature on one of our many forest walks in spring." From Visit Yarra Valley"
City advice
Getting around
Ubers, taxis and private transport.
Ubers do not operate in the area. Taxis are unreliable even if you prebook. There are a limited number of private transport companies in operation. We recommend you book well in advance.