TOURISM

Here at Warrandyte 3113, we’ve got all the Tourism information you need – whether it’s things to do here in Warrandyte, or around Melbourne, throughout Victoria or Australia, or travelling the world!

If you are looking for Accommodation in Warrandyte, click on the Community Directory>Tourism.

Or to get contact details for travel agencies here in the Warrandyte area, just click on the Community Directory>Tourism

Here are just some of the sights and places to visit in Warrandyte:

Warrandyte State Park

Warrandyte State Park is the closest State Park to Melbourne – just a 24-kilometre drive from the city.  It is a haven for picnickers, bushwalkers, canoeists, birdwatchers, and those who enjoy peace and solitude.

Dominated by the Yarra River as it winds through the Warrandyte Gorge, Warrandyte State Park has an abundance of spring wildflowers and native wildlife. 

The Park spans 620 hectares, and among its many treasures is the site of Victoria's first gold discovery in 1851.

The wildlife is quite diverse, despite being on the fringe of Melbourne, and includes kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, platypus, and koalas.  More than 100 bird species have been recorded in the Park, as well as many reptiles, frogs, fish and insects.

Smooth-barked Manna Gums and Silver Wattles line the Yarra River, while an assortmant of Box Eucalypts and other wattles cover the hills.  Much of the hilly area is characterised by open, forested country, with native grasses, creepers, orchids, and other wildflowers.

Warrandyte State Park is on Pound Bend Road in Warrandyte.  It is open from 9:30 am to 5 pm.  During daylight savings, the Park is open until 8 pm.

Yarra River

The Yarra River provides a unique setting for visitors and residents of Warrandyte. As well as the State Parks (see below), Warrandyte has a number of walking paths to take in the scenery alongside the river.

Longridge Park Camp

The long ridge through this park (hence its name) offers spectacular and breathtaking views of the Yarra River and surrounds.

Enjoy the open space and watch out for the other creatures sharing the campsite with you – wombats, koalas, kangaroos, possums, platypus, frogs, wedge-tailed eagles, sugar gliders, owls, and bats are all found around Longridge Camp.

With the river flats cushioned between the Yarra River and surrounding slopes, this is the perfect camping retreat.

Artspeak Studio Gallery

Here, collectors interested in traditional Aboriginal culture will find classical desert art  by senior masters such as Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri.  

Many of these masters’ works are bought for permanent art collections. 

Paintings from Artspeak Studio Gallery have been accepted for sale by Sotheby`s and
Christies.  They can be found in State and private art collections worldwide.

Artspeak Studio Gallery is located at 290 Yarra Street, Warrandyte.

Warrandyte Artists Gallery

A fine art gallery of affordable paintings, ceramics, and digital artworks inspired by the Warrandyte bush landscape.

At Warrandyte Artists Gallery, you will find works by highly awarded artists such as Walter Magilton (traditional painter of the Australian bush) and Ron Reynolds (modernist painter, with a focus on semi-abstraction).

Most paintings range from about $500 to $2,000.  Shipping can be arranged worldwide.

Warrandyte Goldfields and Township

The Goldfields is a popular shopping and dining destination on Warrandyte Road.   It is ideal for local residents and visitors seeking quality produce in a tranquil setting.

The large Village Green and other community meeting places make it a fantastic place to browse for treasures or simply relax with a coffee in a beautiful bush setting.

Running along the Yarra River in Warrandyte, the Yarra Street shops are the ideal place to meet friends, search for an original gift, and enjoy the tranquil Warrandyte surrounds.

Yarra Street boasts a full complement of cafes and restaurants as well as a series of galleries, and an eclectic mix of gift stores and art stores.

Yarra Street also has an interesting history as a gold-mining town and later, an artists’ colony.

Warrandyte Market

An outdoor market set along the banks of the Yarra River, at Stiggants Reserve, corner Yarra Street (the main street in Warrandyte) and Stiggant Street (Mel Ref 23 D12).

This is the place to buy quality hand-crafted goods and home-grown produce, ranging from plants to hand-spun knitted jumpers.

Warrandyte Market is held on the first Saturday of each month (except January) from 9 am to 1 pm.  

For details, call: 03 9844 4495.

Warrandyte Village Festival

This Festival is held annually in March. It runs over two days, with associated events in the weeks before and after the Festival.

Some of the unique attractions include gold-mine tours, the waterslide, the duck race, a car rescue, and the kids’ market.  And there is also a huge variety of food stalls and static displays, art and craft stalls, and the fireworks!

Warrandyte Festival has been running for more than 25 years.  It is a significant event on the Warrandyte community calendar and is a focal point for a range of community programs, including the local primary schools.

The Festival is held at Stiggants Reserve, on the banks of the Yarra River (Melways Reference 23 C12).

Yarra Valley Wine District

The world-famous and picturesque Yarra Valley wine district is just a half-hour drive from Warrandyte.
      
Here, you can visit wineries such as:

  • Yering Station – winery at 38 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen
  • De Bortoli – winery and restaurant at Pinnacle Lane, Dixons Creek
  • Domaine Chandon – on the Maroondah Highway, between Coldstream and Healesville.