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Warburton Accommodation, Tourist, Business and Community Information Guide assisting visitors and locals in Warburton VICTORIA. Come visit the Warburton Valley & Upper Yarra Ranges this Autumn. Tourist Info Ph 03 5966 9600 - 10am - 4pm daily.

May 2013

Warburton accommodation, find information about local retail businesses, Warburton food, coffee, restaurants, nature tours for schools & groups. See some of the things to do!

Have a coffee, play golf, a river walk, a Warburton bush walk or head to Mt Donna Buang for magical water or to play in the snow.

Yarra Valley winery tours & Yarra Valley sightseeing. Warburton welcomes your conference, wedding or function. Give your international or interstate guests a treat and bring them to Warburton. 

Warburton is a favourite weekend and camping holiday destination for people from Melbourne and beyond. Situated approx 65km to the east of Melbourne CBD, Warburton is a favourite destination for accommodation in the Yarra Valley.

Warburton Film Festival

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Snow on Mt Donna Buang Autumn trees in Warburton
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Nestled in the Upper Yarra Valley, Warburton is a small community that has been a thriving timber centre, gold mining town and home of Weetbix.

The Seventh Day Adventist Church has now moved the Weetbix factory from Warburton with the location set to become an apartment accommodation and resort complex. Signs Publishing is still in operation near the old Weetbix factory at the La La end of town - not far from La La Falls

Warburton was largely built from the work of the Seventh Day Adventist church. This community established itself in Warburton in the early 1900s and was the backbone of industry and daily community life in this part of the valley for many years. Warburton has had a colourful history with local recessions and also boom times throughout the years.

Eric Bana in Warburton at Good Food Room 2011

Eric Bana in Warburton at Good Food Room

Many people may not remember that Warburton was once a favoured day trip via train from Melbourne in the 1930s. On most Sundays, three trains would leave back to Melbourne within the space of an hour. Late night balls, weekend university ski clubs and Mount Donna Buang provided the back drop for many parties and family weekends away. People also came to walk to the 300 year old Ada Tree.

With the rise of the motor car and the provision of new roads to Warburton, the trains stopped coming as patronage fell until it was no longer viable to bring the trains anymore. It is however on the same ground that the trains once travelled that is now found the popular 'Warburton Trail' which runs for around 32km from Melbourne's East, starting in Lilydale. It is indeed this trail that is largely responsible for bringing tourists back to Warburton. It is not uncommon to see hundreds of bikes and their lycra clad riders enjoying a coffee at our cafes and an ice cream by the river. Warburton is a great place from which to visit Healesville and The Warburton Highway.

May Food Specials
In & Around Warburton 

Warburton Curry Club
***Thursday May 23 - 12 items buffet for just $14.90. 1/2 price drinks***

Warburton Curry Club Buffet Special

The Patchwork Teahouse
***Seniors' Monday - 20% off food and drink upon presentation of your seniors card***

Patchwork Teahouse

 Community Banking Sponsor - Upper Yarra Community Enterprise have now invested $1.9 million in our local community


Saturday morning banking - 9am - Noon

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NEXT YRFS FILM: May 14th - Tuesday - 7.30 pm  - Yarra Ranges Film Society Screening

Local Market dates 2013

Warby Artisans and Produce Market

 Saturday May 18, 2013
Little Yarra Market - 205 Little Yarra Road Yarra Junction
3rd Saturday of the month

Sunday June 2, 2013
The Warby Artisans and Produce Market in the Mechanics Hall @ Upper Yarra Arts Centre - 1st Sunday of the month

Saturday June 8, 2013
St Mary's Community Market Opp Tennis Club - 2nd Saturday of the month

 

 

 

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May 4 – May 29 - The Enchanted Song Book exhibition - Arts Centre
The opening on Saturday 4 May was well attended with 60+ people. Great to locals and also long time Melbourne supporters attend the launch. 'The Enchanted Fairy' is a Yarra Valley composer who has performed around Australia and now brings her illustration skills together with her music in is a beautifully illustrated book....
May 18/19, 2013 - Warburton Nordic Festival - Come and celebrate all things Nordic !
The Warburton Nordic Festival will next be held May 18 and 19, 2013. The festival offers a "smörgåsbord" of events! From folk music to cooking demonstrations, from a Viking Camp to a Lantern Parade, from a Street Parade to an afternoon dance and from a church service to a Lapland theme dinner....
May 18 - Live Music - Reefton Hotel - Ph 03 5966 8555
Courtesy Bus from Warburton via East Warburton starts 4pm to shuttle you there and back. Meals from 5pm. Put on your party shoes, come early, have a meal and have a rocking good evening!...
May 16,17,21,22 - Film - Performance - Ph 03 5966 4500
A captivating meditation on aging, creativity, sacrifice and artistic dedication, anchored by superb performances and a stirring classical score. Four musicians, bound together by their passion for music and a long, faithful collaboration are struggling to stay together as they mark their 25th anniversary. Alliances are forged, egos bruised and passions flare as the dysfunctional family of artists begin to implode. Can they pull together for one final great performance - of Beethoven's Opus 131....
Wednesdays 6.30pm until July 31 - Dance - Warburton Salsa & Tango - Ph 03 5966 4500
Come and try two of the most popular dance styles danced all around the world. Classes are run in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Social dancing will follow the Tango class where you will be able to try out all your new moves on the dance floor....
May 11 - 26 - Warratina Lavender Annual Patchwork Exhibition
Entry fee: $5 adult or $4 concession & children under 12 FREE. Entry fee and donations to raise funds for the local Country Fire Association. Sponsored by 'Stitch n' Patch, Lilydale - 03 9735 2693...
May 24 - Theatre - Moon- Ph 03 5966 4500
A sublime choral-theatre experience that tells the tale of an intergalactic love story. This epic song of love, tells the story of the lonely Diana, her search for love and the twists of a very long-distance relationship. Telling the tail of the classical story of longing, love found and lost, and love everlasting. This inspirational performance proves that when true hearts connect, love will find a way even in the most unlikely circumstances...
May 29 - Women of Interest - Back in 2013 - Enquiries: 03 5966 9028
After a successful series in 2012 - the 'Women of Interest' series is starting again on Monday May 29. Starting at 12 noon, an occasion of talking and listening, with Guests, Sarah Ward, Val Woodman and Jenny Symes. Bring a plate to share and a gold coin, yourself and friends!...

Warburton Community and Social Groups

Amnesty International - Warburton - Contact Sue - 0404 860 820
Meets 10 am - First Sat of month (not January) at Good Food Room....
Ben's Shed Yarra Junction - Contact Jenny Hoskins 0448 228 164
Ben's Shed is a recent social support group initiated by EACH and the local Yarra Junction community that operates on an informal basis Monday to Friday for a varied age group of men who require a low level of support whilst participating in the group....
"Catprint" Warburton Theatre Productions
(Members 18+) Welcoming & encouraging adult cast & crew for productions at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre in Warburton & Burrinja in Upwey. No experience necessary....
Edible Warburton
Warburton, Vic - A community group coming together to make Warburton a self-sufficient, resilient, generous and delicious town....

 

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