Welcome to Wonderful Warrandyte
Only 30 kilometres east of Melbourne, and hugging the meandering Yarra River,
picturesque Warrandyte is not only a great place to live, but also the ideal
destination for tourists and day-trippers. An appealing natural environment
provides the perfect setting for an incredible range of experiences and
facilities.
Treat yourself to a night or two at a quality local B & B. Then you can take
your pick of restaurants, plant nurseries, art and crafts galleries, antique
shops and museum, or choose from the array of unusual items at the local market
(on the 1st Saturday of each month) and gift shops.
If you’re feeling more energetic, you can enjoy a round of golf, or follow
one of the many bike or walking tracks through the bush. Perhaps you’d like to
explore Warrandyte State Park, which is particularly impressive during the
spring wildflower season.
Renowned for its painters and potters, Warrandyte has a rich and colourful
history, with the area’s gullies and creeks producing Victoria’s first payable
gold. In fact, gold mining played a vital part in the establishment of
Warrandyte. If you’re a history buff, you might like to get a taste of the
“golden days” by taking the Black Flat trail and visiting the Warrandyte
Historical Society’s Museum in the Old Post Office in Yarra Street.
Whether you’re a local or a tourist, you’ll find plenty to see and do at the
Warrandyte Village Festival, (held annually in March) and other fantastic events
in the area. And don’t forget that Warrandyte is also a popular starting point
for touring the nearby world-famous Yarra Valley wine district.
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