When Channel 7’s Sunrise weather reporter Sam Mac visited the Yarra Valley’s Cherry Hill Orchards, Warburton Adventure Co’s co-founder Sam Maddock was quite happy to take up the challenge of river sledding in the cherry farm, showing his style to weatherman Sam Mac and early morning TV viewers.While WAC’s Sam perfected his ‘surf on a sled’ technique during the live segment, Sam Mac nailed an itinerary for the day-tripper who likes a little adventure too. “A lot of people come out here [to the Yarra Valley] and do the nice lunch and a wine and it’s fantastic, and you walk through the vineyards: it’s a beautiful way to do it, but you could do this [river sledding] during the day and then the winery later at night – maybe not the other way around!” he said.We can help you plan your best adventures in Warby, whether that’s a one- or two-day adventure with meals and accommodation, or a gourmet picnic lunch and adventure bookmarked with CBD or airport transfers. Want to just come up and get one adventure under your belt? You can plan to arrive in Warby at noon (unlike the two Sams, there’s no need to be up at sunrise – enjoy a city sleep-in and a cruisy drive up) and still make it in plenty of time to hop on a 1pm session. You’re still making the most of your day. As for surfing on a river sled? We wouldn’t recommend it in a cherry farm, however in the Birrarung/Yarra River? If you find a deep spot, we say go for it.Thanks for coming out, Sunrise! You can watch the segment on Instagram here
