#summervacay
Nope, this isn’t Mt. Fuji — it’s Warburton!
Even without a car, you can still enjoy a relaxing weekend escape 🫶
🕦 Itinerary:
11:30 AM: Woke up naturally and left from Melbourne Central
🚉 Took train + bus combo → Arrived in Warburton around 1 PM
📍 Got off at Scotchmans Creek for some photo ops (super pretty!)
🛍️ Took a slow stroll along the main road — sightseeing and browsing vintage shops
🚶♀️ Walked along the Warburton Riverside, peaceful and scenic
🌉 Passed by the charming Swing Bridge (perfect for photos 📸)
Food Stop Highlights 🍽️:
🍕 Little Joe Pizza
Baked cheese was so fragrant and stretchy — 10/10 comfort food!
🥧 Warburton Bakery
Grabbed a warm pie to fuel up — classic Aussie treat.
🍦 The Rainbow Ice Cream Shop
HUGE scoops (min. 5 balls!) 🍨 So creamy and flavourful — I was still craving it the next day 🤤
🏠 Behind the ice cream shop, there’s a hidden gem: a treehouse! 🌳 (There's also a skate park 🛹 right next to it)
🚵♂️ This area has lots of biking trails — we saw many cyclists zoom past us on the way.
🧡 Warburton is such a relaxing half-day trip spot. Perfect for couples, families, or anyone without a car! Super accessible with train + bus.
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#MelbourneDayTrip #WarburtonTrip #CarFreeTravel #WeekendGetaway #MelbourneWalks
ChenJunLe
The Big Culvert: Nature’s Cool Escape 🌿🌧️
This enchanting rainforest tunnel offers a unique adventure where you can feel the temperature drop as you step beneath the lush canopy, great for those hot days.
While it can get a bit muddy in wet weather, find some dead trees branches around and lay it on the ground to walk over and you can get into the tunnel.
A short walk from the road, and nearby is also "the Big Tree" (and a whole lot of other very tall trees) deeper in the forest.
Be careful when driving, the roads are winding with lots of blind spots and there's frequently motorcyclists coming the other way.
cosywombat
a bike cafe
We had the Turkish breakfast and chèvre pancakes. The Turkish breakfast was really good and strongly recommend it. Thr chèvre pancakes was OK - a bit strange combination with eggs on top of the pancakes. Would be nice if there were bike pumps and electric bike chargers as they are a bike cafe with biking sports on the screens inside.
But otherwise, the atmosphere is quite nice with lots of like minded people and decent music played. Most of all that cup of coffee people come looking for, you get it here and it hits the spot!
#australiatrip#thingstodo #thingstodo
Freebird_Grace
How to Explore the Yarra Valley in Melbourne?
Located approximately 50 km northeast of Melbourne, Australia, the Yarra Valley is the oldest wine-producing region in Victoria. It is one of the world's renowned cool-climate wine regions and a celebrated haven for wine and food in Victoria. Today, it is home to one of Australia's most historic artist villages.
The Yarra Valley region encompasses several nature reserves and national parks:
Healesville Sanctuary (Images 1–2)
Dandenong Ranges National Park (Images 3–4)
Yarra Ranges National Park (Images 5–7)
Toolangi State Forest (Image 8)
Kinglake National Park (Image 9)
Main Activities:
1. Winery Tours and Wine Tasting: The Yarra Valley boasts around 100 wineries and over 80 cellars.
2. Artist Village Visits: Visiting local artists' galleries and studios, and observing their creative process, is a unique experience.
3. Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival: Every February, the grand Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival takes place. Chefs from various wineries participate, offering delightful live music and a rich array of culinary delights.
Best Time to Visit
Spring, Summer, and Autumn: In spring, the vineyards are lush and green; in summer, grapes hang heavy on the vines; and in autumn, the grape harvest brings the sweet scent of fruit.
Dining Recommendations
Domaine Chandon: This winery, under the renowned brand LVMH, is famous for its French-style sparkling wines.
Yering Station: A long-established winery in the Yarra Valley, Yering Station is home to an award-winning restaurant.
De Bortoli: One of the representative wineries in the Yarra Valley.
Transportation Guide
Chartered Vehicle: Hiring a car from Melbourne city to the Yarra Valley is recommended, allowing you to enjoy wine tasting without worry.
Self-Drive: Driving from Melbourne takes approximately 1 hour to reach the Yarra Valley.
Important Notes
Sun Protection: Take precautions against sunburn during outdoor activities.
Safety: Do not drink and drive.
Environmental Protection: Keep the environment clean and take your trash with you.
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