Hiking

Join a guided walk through Warburton with one of our local experts. Discover the town’s lush forests, hidden gems and seasonal foraging opportunities while learning about local plants, history, quirky characters and the stories that make Warburton so special.

Explore hiking adventures.

Discover local walking trails.

Warburton is surrounded by walking trails that reveal the region’s forests, waterways, history and mountain landscapes.

  • Warburton River Walk

    5 km | Cruise

    Stroll along the Warburton River Walk beside the Birrarung/Yarra River through lush forest and peaceful bushland. Five bridges allow shorter or longer walks. The trail is winding and whimsical, with some narrow and uneven sections, with limited accessibility for wheelchairs and prams. The trail is well-signposted, has toilets and water refill stations, and there’s plenty of food options in town.

  • Warburton to Lilydale Rail Trail

    40 km one way | Cruise

    This popular multi-purpose trail winds through the Yarra Valley, enjoyed by walkers, runners, cyclists and horseriders. Explore at your own pace, with bike hire and transport available from Warburton Adventure Co. Best explored in sections, the well-signposted trail has water refill stations, cafés and toilets along the way. The wide trail is suitable for wheelchairs and prams.

    • Warburton to Yarra Junction (8 km)
    • Yarra Junction to Woori Yallock (9 km)
    • Woori Yallock to Mt Evelyn (16 km)
    • Mt Evelyn to Lilydale (7 km)
  • O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail

    36 km | Cruise

    This trail offers a spectacular way to explore Warburton’s mountain landscape, winding through beautiful forest and following the historic aqueduct. Whether you’re walking or cycling, this scenic trail is not to be missed. We offer bike hireguided bike tours and transport options to make accessing the trail easy and enjoyable. Most sections of this trail are suitable for wheelchairs and prams.

  • Redwood Forest Walk

    2 km loop trail | Cruise

    Planted in the 1930s, the Redwoods at Cement Creek are a favourite with locals and day-trippers from Melbourne. This family-friendly walk winds through towering trees, with beautiful natural sounds and peaceful forest scenery along the way. Onsite facilities include parking, toilets and a picnic area, making it an easy family-friendly outing. The forest can get busy, so plan ahead and consider visiting outside peak times.

  • Explore more options

    • La La Falls Trail, Warburton (3.2 km return | Moderate)
    • Rainforest Gallery Boardwalk, Mt Donna Buang (500 m loop | Cruise)
    • Mt Victoria Trek, Warburton – Mt Donna Buang (14 km return | Challenge)
    • Walk Into History Trail, Big Pats Creek – Powelltown (33 km, one way | Challenge)
    • Reids Tramline, Powelltown (6 km loop | Moderate)
    • Richards Tramline, East Warburton (11 km one way | Moderate)
    • Ada Tree Walk, Yarra State Forest approx. 30km from Warburton (3.6 km loop | Moderate)

Walks to suit every level of fitness.

We’ve developed an easy to understand grading system to assist you with choosing the right adventure for you.

Cruise.

Perfect for anyone looking for an introduction to nature based adventuring. Best suited to all fitness levels.

Moderate.

If you regularly enjoy getting out and about in nature and you’re up for a bit more of an adventure then this option is for you.

Challenge.

The option of choice for or those ready to take their adventure to the next level.

Explore hiking adventures.