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Sunday 22 March 2026
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Warburton is a town in Victoria, Australia, 77 kilometres east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Warburton recorded a population of 2,020 at the 2021 census.
Warburton was named after the middle name of unpopular goldfields Police Magistrate for Castlemaine, Charles Warburton Carr by District Surveyor Clement Hodgkinson during the 1860s. It received an official title in 1884.
Great place to have lunch at as the main street offers several gastronomical outlets.
Mount Donna Buang ("the body of the mountain" in the language of the Wurundjeri people) is a mountain in the southern reaches of the Victorian Alps of the Great Dividing Range with an elevation of 1,250 metres. Climb the Lookout Tower for unapparelled
spectacular views over the Australian Alps. Free entry.
Rainforest Gallery. Located on the slopes of Mount Donna Buang, it consists of a 350-metre-long metal walkway elevated one metre above ground level plus a cantilever platform 15 metres above the ground which allows canopy level views of the cool temperate rainforest and giant fern trees. While there is interpretive signage, the Rainforest Gallery is unstaffed and entry is free.
🌲 The Redwood Forest – A Tranquil Escape Near Warburton
Just outside Warburton lies one of the Yarra Valley’s most enchanting natural wonders: the Californian Redwood Forest. Planted in the 1930s as part of a forestry experiment, this remarkable grove now features more than 1,400 towering redwoods arranged in striking, perfectly straight rows.
These majestic trees reach up to 55 metres high, creating a breathtaking natural cathedral overhead. Walking among them is a calming, almost otherworldly experience — the air cool and still, the forest floor soft underfoot, and the tall trunks forming a peaceful sanctuary from the outside world. Visitors often describe it as stepping into another realm of quiet and reflection.
The Redwood Forest is ideal for gentle strolls, photography, forest bathing, or simply taking a moment to pause and breathe. It’s a favourite stop for nature lovers, families, and anyone seeking a serene escape surrounded by beauty. Free entry.
CONVENIENT PICKUP LOCATIONS
9:00am 1st Pickup -FOOTSCRAY STATION South entrance Cnr Hyde & Bunbury Streets.
9:15am 2nd Pickup - Front of 361 QUEEN Street CBD Victoria Market End.
9:30am 3rd Pickup - FEDERATION SQUARE - Cnr Flinders & Russell Streets Bus pickup zone.
Shuttle bus leaves Warburton back to Melbourne at 4:00pm (approx)
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