Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail - Trail Description

The bridge at Woori Yallock is the longest on the Warburton trail. Alexander McCooke

Location: Yarra Valley, 40km from Melbourne

Start/end: Lilydale to Warburton

Region: Melbourne Metropolitan, Victoria

Length open: 40km

Surface: Gravel Lilydale to Millgrove, sealed Millgrove to Warburton

Description

With a backdrop of mountains including Yarra Ranges National Park this trail passes through a scenic landscape following the Yarra River valley. There are plenty of good places to stay and good things to consume in the region’s cafes, pubs, wineries and restaurants.

Starting at the northern end of the Lilydale Station car park, the trail branches away from the disused Healesville rail line and continues for about 800 metres to an historic bridge at Anderson St. At this point signposts direct rail users south along Anderson St and then east along Maroondah Hwy to the location of the original railway bridge and a steep climb up the embankment to the trail itself. From here the trail continues unbroken all the way to Warburton. A pedestrian bridge will be built over Maroondah Hwy during 2010.

News Items

• November 2009 Bridge construction contract awarded, completion expected October 2010

• September 2008 Construction of Maroondah Hwy Bridge to Commence Mid 2009

• June 2007 Wandin interpretation shelter opening

• June 2006 Funding approval for Maroondah Highway bridge.

For more information on this trail see the book Rail Trails of Victoria and South Australia.

Trail Map

See Rail Trails of Victoria and South Australia for a much more detailed map. The maps in the book include all trail access points, facilities along the trail and gradient profiles (example).

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Web Links

• Committee of Management - Shire of Yarra Ranges
• The "Warburton Info" website

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Related Information

• Discuss this trail in our Victoria Rail Trails Forum
• More trails in this region
• Find other trails with our Rail Trail Finder

Rail Trails of Victoria and South Australia This trail is included in our guide book Rail trails of Victorian and South Australia. The book features 25 rail trails. It includes plenty of photos, detailed descriptions and full colour maps. It is available from book shops and bike shops or order direct.

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