Warburton and Powelltown

Experience Warburton and surrounds

An hour and half drive east of Melbourne, discover forests with the world’s largest flowering trees.

Base yourself at the attractive mountain tourist town of Warburton or stock up on supplies and stay at nearby campgrounds on the Country of the Wurundjeri people.

Enjoy walking tracks, mountain biking, 4WDing, fishing and campgrounds in the forest.

Discover Warburton

Walk to spectacular views

Enjoy a short walk to this large rocky outcrop with vast views and finish with a scenic lunch at the picnic area below.

Seven Acre Rock
women on a 7 Arce Rock looking out at a view

Camping, walking and history

The giant Ada Tree

Ada Tree

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges – One of Victoria's largest trees and more than 300 years old, enjoy a scenic walk and picnic at this popular attraction.

A person rides a mountain bike across a log on a muddy track

Hey Hey My My

Get set for a wild ride on this challenging mountain bike track, with a steep climb followed by a thrilling fast descent.

A stone viewing platform leads to a small waterfall surrounded by ferns

La La Falls

Near the town of Warburton, this walk is a gentle climb through a picturesque forest to a small, scenic waterfall.

View of Starlings Gap Campground in the sun

Starlings Gap

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges – Camp or picnic among the towering mountain ash trees in this open, grassy campground located less than 2 hours east of Melbourne.

A wooden walking bridge with wooden railings that spans a short water way, surround by ferns

Reids Tramline Walk

A 6.2km loop through Mountain Ash Forest. Follow historic timber tramways and visit the former site of Reid’s Sawmill.

The sunshine peering down onto a lush ferns.

Richards Tramline

Richards Tramline follows a historic timber railway built in the 1910s. This interesting walk has no shortage of scenery from large Mountain Ash, historic relics and water cascades.

Remnants of an old tramline under the canopy floor

Richards Curves Walk

Richards Curves is 2 km section of walking track that links up with Richards Tramline Walk. The curves were designed to allow for an easier descent between Mississippi fireline and Big Pats Creek.

A shallow creek bed with ferns surrounding the banks.

Big Pats Recreation Area

This site is ideal for those looking to relax by Big Pats Creek or as a starting point for the Walk into History and Richards Curves Walk.

A sign in front of an old logging cart on a section of tramline is on display in a grassy area with trees surrounding.

Powelltown Picnic Area

This picnic area is a central hub for Powelltown and the surrounding forest. It features basic picnic facilities and a toilet.

A narrow wooden walkway leads through dense forest

Walk into History

The closest overnight hike to Melbourne, this epic trek follows historic timber tramways that wind through spectacular forests.

Fire pit and camping pad against backdrop of forest

New Ada No2 Mill

Walker only camping for walkers doing the Walk into History.

Federal Mill

Walk in only camping on the Walk into History

Plan your visit to Warburton

Find more things to do and places to eat and stay in and around Warburton and surrounds at the Visit Victoria website.

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A wooden walking bridge with wooden railings that spans a short water way, surround by ferns