LILYDALE TO WARBURTON RAIL TRAIL
THE TERRAIN
LOCATION 40kms east of Melbourne
START Lilydale Recreation Reserve
FINISH Station Road Warburton
DISTANCE 40kms one way, 80kms return
GRADIENT Gentle slope up to & down from
Mt Evelyn then mostly flat
SURFACE Mostly hard packed gravel with
bridge & road crossings. The last 3kms to
Warburton is sealed.
SUITABILITY All fitness levels & families.
Wheel chair accessible but please be
conscious of the surface, gradients &
road crossings.
FOOD & DRINK There are cafés situated
on the trail at Mt Evelyn, Seville &
Warburton. Alternatively find an eatery in
one of the townships.
'One of the great train
journeys of the world...
minus the train!'
Keith Dunstan OAM (Author & founder Bicycle
Institute of Victoria)
The Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail is
one of Australia’s iconic Rail Trails which
meanders through the Yarra Valley
between the Dandenong Ranges & the
Great Dividing Range.
Enjoy the spectacular views of the Yarra
Ranges National Park. Pass through
beautiful bushland, wineries & farmlands.
Located only one hour from Melbourne
by car or train, the ‘Warby Trail’ is a great
place to visit on a day trip or why not stay
overnight in a bed & breakfast. Stop in
any of the townships along the way to
experience the local produce & discover
what the Yarra Valley is all about.
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Launching Place
Yarra Junction
Woori Yallock
Warburton
Mt Evelyn
Millgrove
Wesburn
Lilydale
Wandin
Seville
Killara
102m
230m
178m
125m
101m
114m
121m
131m
163m
170m
95m
6.9km 5.4km 3.4km 3.3km 4.0km 6.4km 2.1km 3.7km 1.6km 3.3km
HISTORY.. CODE OF CONDUCT:
Constructed by pick & shovel in an
astonishing 18 months, the Warburton For your safety & enjoyment whilst using the
Railway was completed in 1901 to trail please observe the following:
carry fruit & vegetables from the • Open sunrise to sunset
Wandin farmlands in the foothills of the • Dogs on leads at all times
Dandenong’s to Melbourne. Trains also
• Leave gates as found
took timber from the forests of Warburton
& Powelltown. It used to be claimed that • Take your rubbish home
Yarra Junction was second only to Seattle, • No fires
USA, in the volume of timber passing along • No camping
it’s tracks. • No motorbikes or unauthorized vehicles
GETTING THERE CAUTION!
The 1960’s & 1970’s, due to the increased • Keep to the track
use of automobiles & low passenger Metro Trains: www.metrotrains.com.au The Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail is
40kms in total length one way! • Do not disturb stock
numbers, saw the end of the railway & it Drive & park at one of the many access • No firewood collection
was closed down & dismantled. For some points along the trail. Ample parking is • Cycling this distance takes 4 hours
time the land where the railway once stood available at Lilydale Station, Woori Yallock, ONE WAY for a person of good fitness • Respect other trail users, the
was left vacant. During the 1980’s a group Yarra Junction & Warburton. environment & neighbours
• Only attempt distances within your
of residents identified this land would capability
make the perfect location for a Rail Trail. BIKE HIRE • Always carry water & avoid hot
After spending some time lobbying with Yarra Valley Cycles (03) 9735 1483 108 periods of the day
Local & State governments a Committee of Main St Lilydale, opposite the train station. • During the fire season always visit the
Management was formed & construction CFA website for current fire danger
COG Bicycle Café (03) 5966 2213 On the
began in 1996. With great excitement rating & bushfire warnings
trail at 42 Station St Warburton
the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail was Back cover image - Yarra Valley Tourism
• Wear appropriate footwear & clothing
officially opened in 1998 as a shared use EMERGENCY INFO for your chosen activity & the weather Public Archive of First Aid Post Reserve -
recreational trail.
• Don’t forget your helmet if riding Railway First Aid Competitions
Over the years the ‘Warby Trail’ as it Police, Fire & Ambulance Dial 000
is affectionately known, has further or 112 from mobiles, quote
developed with the Yarra Ranges Council the number of the nearest
now the Committee of Management. emergency marker (as pictured).
For more information and historic photo's, Yarra Ranges Council
visit the Upper Yarra Museum located on 1300 368 333 (24hr number)
the trail at Yarra Junction. report any maintenance issues
including trees, trail damage or
broken signage.
kms from Lilydale

kms kms

Lilydale Station Car Park

P LILYDALE TO WANDIN TO 23 WOORI YALLOCK TO

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MOUNT EVELYN Wandin Shops Wandin Station Site
SEVILLE 3.4KM Woori Yallock Station Site
LAUNCHING PLACE
Yarra Valley Cycles 6.9KM 13 400m
P This section travels through large P 6.4KM
(Bike hire & repair) agricultural areas. Stop to admire the 24
The trail begins on Main St Lilydale Cross the Koo Wee Rup-Healesville
1 old railway carriage which has been
near Olinda creek through Lilydale Road & swing past rural areas along
Recreation Reserve. Follow the beautifully restored as the Carriage the banks of the Yarra River in an
Maroondah Highway
Overpass trail past the original turn table and 14 Café. Horse yards are available. 25 area known as Don Valley. Once over
2 around Mt Lilydale Mercy College. Hoddles Creek, the trail hugs the valley
Cross the Maroondah Hwy overpass An interesting side trip onto the wall, passing through a cutting to enter
& up the gentle gradient. After the Wandin Yallock trail will have you 26 Launching Place.
tunnel at Hereford Road take time divert into Seville township. Visit the
to explore the historic First Aid Post 15 Seville Water Play Park which offers Connect to the Don Road Trail on Don
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Reserve before continuing on your toilets, car parking, bbq & picnic Road for a pleasant trip to the Don
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journey to Mount Evelyn. facilities. Back on the main trail you’ll Valley.
find Seville Station & a small carpark.
4 Connect with the Mount Evelyn 16
Aqueduct Trail at Monbulk Road Seville Shops 1.5km Seville Station Site
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LAUNCHING PLACE
& Joy Ave. The Aqueduct was Water Play
P
Home Hotel
Don Road TO YARRA JUNCTION
decommissioned in 1972. Follow
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the trail for approximately 4kms to
Carriage
Wandin Cafe
Yallock SEVILLE TO 29
Trail

Launching Place Station Site

2.1KM
Tunnel Under Hereford Road
First Aid Post Reserve end at Hunter Road in Silvan. 17 Trail
KILLARA 3.3KM P The trail hugs the southern side of the
valley, crosses Warburton Hwy near
NORTH Cruise through beautiful bushland 30 Corduroy Road & heads into Yarra
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down onto open pastures to Killara Junction. The trail leads past the Upper
Station. The station provides beautiful Yarra Museum, which is housed in
18 rural views & picnic tables making it a
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MOUNT EVELYN TO popular rest stop.
31 the original Lilydale Station Building.
The township offers a large recreation
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WANDIN 5.4KM Yarra Junction Station Site

P precinct with parking & toilets.

kms approx From Mount Evelyn the trail 32
Mt Evelyn Station Site heads downhill to Wandin where 19
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P thousands of people once stood to YARRA JUNCTION TO
wave to the Queen on her journey KILLARA TO 33
MILLGROVE 5.2KM
in the Royal carriage to Warburton
back in 1956. Cross the Warburton
WOORI YALLOCK 4KM After crossing several bridges the trail
9 Killara Station Site
Hwy with care & enter the Wandin 20 The trail continues a slow descent to travels onto the floodplain offering
Aqueduct P the Yarra Valley floodplain. Enjoy vistas 34 magnificent views of the Yarra Ranges
Trail Station Site. The Wandin township
is a short diversion up the highway of Mounts Riddell & Donna Buang. National Park. Further along it reaches
Wesburn Station Site Millgrove Station which sits close to
10 where picnic areas & toilets are Woori Yallock station is a popular
available in the playground. starting point for those not wanting parking, picnic facilities & toilets.
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to complete the whole trail. This spot
provides picnic & under cover rest
11 areas, toilets are location approx. 30mt MILLGROVE TO
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across the road in the playground. WARBURTON 3.3KM
There is ample parking for horse- Millgrove Station Site
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NORTH The last leg of the journey takes you
floats, & the Woori Yallock township is P
12 37 through densely vegetated native
Wandin Station Site located 500m up the hill.
forests along side the Yarra River.
P The stretch of the trail is sealed and
Wandin Shops Woori Yallock Shops 500m follows a gentle gradient up into the
400m 23 38
13 Woori Yallock Station Site riverside township of Warburton. Your
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P kms approx journey concludes at the station site
MAP LEGEND located behind the Warburton Visitor
NORTH 39 Information Centre & near the COG
Trail Route P Parking
Backstairs Trail
24 Café. Here you can access many
Connecting Trail Picnic Area
State Road Network Number Cafe (Nearby) other trails including the O’Shannassy
40 Aqueduct Trail.
Village Shopping Precinct Water Refill Station COG Bicycle Cafe (Bike hire & repairs)

Visitor Information Centre Dangerous Road Crossing 0 1

Warburton Station Site
Warburton Visitor Information Centre - located at the
Toilets Pedestrian Traffic Lights kms approx P Water Wheel 3400 Warburton Hwy