Gillian’s guidebook
Food scene
A few of our favourite places to eat and drink.
An award-winning winery that is in a beautiful setting. Enjoy wine tastings and lunch.
13 locals recommend
Seville Estate
65 Linwood RdAn award-winning winery that is in a beautiful setting. Enjoy wine tastings and lunch.
Nancy's of the Valley is great cafe for coffee and chai with the option of using local milk, delicious muffins and lunch options.
14 locals recommend
Nancy's of the Valley
2460 Warburton HwyNancy's of the Valley is great cafe for coffee and chai with the option of using local milk, delicious muffins and lunch options.
Rayners is just down the road. Great for fruit picking, tractor rides, fruit bottling and more.
11 locals recommend
Rayners Orchard
60 Schoolhouse RdRayners is just down the road. Great for fruit picking, tractor rides, fruit bottling and more.
Gladysdale Bakehouse
2568 Warburton HwyDelicious pastries, treats and lunches at very good prices.
Lovely place to spend an afternoon watching live music, enjoying a platter and glass of wine with vineyard views.
Payne's Rise Wines
10 Paynes RdLovely place to spend an afternoon watching live music, enjoying a platter and glass of wine with vineyard views.
Towns
Our favourite towns to visit.
A wonderful place to explore the Redwood Forest, La La Falls, swim in the Yarra River, play a round of golf. Enjoy a pizza at Little Joe and ice cream and the shop next door. Walk the main street and river set on the edge of the forest.
38 locals recommend
Warburton
A wonderful place to explore the Redwood Forest, La La Falls, swim in the Yarra River, play a round of golf. Enjoy a pizza at Little Joe and ice cream and the shop next door. Walk the main street and river set on the edge of the forest.
Healesville is a bustling village with cafes, restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries all within walking distance.
38 locals recommend
Healesville
Healesville is a bustling village with cafes, restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries all within walking distance.
Nature
Cement Creek Redwood Forest
Cement Creek RoadSpectacular Redwood Forest that's a must see.
La La Falls Walk
La La Falls WalkA great place to get amongst nature.
Warratina Lavender Farm
105 Quayle RdLovely lavender inspired products and lots of lavender!
Join the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail for a ride through the Yarra Valley countryside and stop in the small towns along the way. Hire a bike from Lilydale or Warburton.
7 locals recommend
Warburton Rail Trail
Warburton Rail TrailJoin the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail for a ride through the Yarra Valley countryside and stop in the small towns along the way. Hire a bike from Lilydale or Warburton.