What To Do

Activities

For those looking for an active getaway, Warburton offers many opportunities to get out and about:

• Walking or cycling on the Lilydale to Warburton rail trail, which is right outside our door. Bikes, helmets and even e-bikes can be rented from nearby at The Cog Bikes & Brew Café https://cogbikesaustralia.com.au
• Hiking. A gentle introduction is the Warburton River Walk or Loop, beginning in the centre of town at any of the four bridges which cross the Yarra behind the town.  The path meanders along the river, passing picnic spots, information boards and seats to rest and take in all the beauty that surrounds you
• River sledding and tubing, caving and abseiling is offered by Warburton Adventure Co https://warburtonadventure.com.au
• Fishing—the Yarra River is a short walk away
• Golfing at the beautiful Warburton Golf Club https://www.warburtongolf.com.au
• Warburton Water World water park, for the warmer months. Enjoying the views from the Mount Donna Buang lookout and in winter enjoying fun in the snow on the mountain

Activities, less active

For those looking for less active pursuits, there are many to choose from in Warburton and its surrounds

• Water Wheel Arts Centre in the heart of Warburton, also home to the tourist information office
• Visiting local farms and orchards, depending on the season you may be tempted by cherries, apples, berries. However a visit to Rayner’s Orchard is a must all year round. There is always something that’s ripe and ready for tasting. Don’t miss out on touring the farm by tractor (even your dog will love it) https://www.raynersorchard.com.au
• Wine tastings at the many Yarra Valley wineries.  Don’t be worried about tasting too many wines. Enjoy a tour with Pooches and Pinot, who will collect you and return you safely to Bed and Bark after enjoying the best wines/spirits/ciders the Yarra Valley produces. Such a great way for your family and your dog of course, to experience the best of the Yarra Valley. They’ll even customise a tour just for you https://poochesandpinot.com.au
• Various art galleries

Eating and tasting

• Enjoy delicious coffees and pastries at Silva’s Coffee Bar
• There are several pubs offering excellent meals
• Warburton has many cafes to visit
• Great pizzas
• There are also artisan producers a very short drive away
• Planning a celebration, Projekt 3488 offers a versatile venue for a wedding or party, a short distance from Bed and Bark https://www.projekt3488.com.au

Markets

There are many markets to visit, which occur on various weekends throughout the month

• Warburton
  Valley Market, 1st Sunday except January
  Warburton Community Market, 2nd Saturday, except January
• Millgrove
  Millgrove Market, 3rd Saturday and also 5th Sunday
• Healesville’s markets
  Healesville Organic Farmers Market, every Saturday
  Healesville Community Market, 1st Sunday and also 3rd Sunday
  Healesville Local Market, 2nd Sunday
• Yarra Junction markets
  Upper Yarra Community Market, 2nd Sunday and also 4th Sunday
• Yarra Valley Farmers market
  3rd Sunday at Punt Road Winery Coldstream