Guidebook for Millgrove
Sightseeing
Boinga Bobs Treehouse Temple in Warburton will amaze you. There is nothing like this anywhere else in Australia.
Station Road
Station RoadBoinga Bobs Treehouse Temple in Warburton will amaze you. There is nothing like this anywhere else in Australia.
Climb the huge lookout tower to see an amazing view of the Yarra Valley. Stop half way up the mountain to see the beautiful Cement Creek. There are toilets and barbeques and a shelter with a fireplace
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Mount Donna Buang
Climb the huge lookout tower to see an amazing view of the Yarra Valley. Stop half way up the mountain to see the beautiful Cement Creek. There are toilets and barbeques and a shelter with a fireplace
Mt Donna Buang is a short drive from Millgrove for snow play and tobogganing and it's free! You can ride any of the 3 toboggan runs for free & there’s lots of room for snow play. + BBQ"s and toilets.
Mt Donna Buang Summit Rd
Mt Donna Buang is a short drive from Millgrove for snow play and tobogganing and it's free! You can ride any of the 3 toboggan runs for free & there’s lots of room for snow play. + BBQ"s and toilets.
A real bush walking track for those that like a challenge! The Mt Donna Buang Summit Walking Track starts at the top of the very steep Martyr Rd. It is 6km to the top via Mt Victoria.
Martyr Road
Martyr RoadA real bush walking track for those that like a challenge! The Mt Donna Buang Summit Walking Track starts at the top of the very steep Martyr Rd. It is 6km to the top via Mt Victoria.
Hike to the top of Mt Little Joe (part of the Oxfam 100km walk). The hiking track begins at the end of Hooks Rd. Don't stray far off the track or you might fall down an old gold mine shaft!
Hooks Road
Hooks RoadHike to the top of Mt Little Joe (part of the Oxfam 100km walk). The hiking track begins at the end of Hooks Rd. Don't stray far off the track or you might fall down an old gold mine shaft!
The creek was named after the wombats in the area which were often called badgers. Walk in the creek, feed the tame birds & have a BBQ!
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Badger Creek
The creek was named after the wombats in the area which were often called badgers. Walk in the creek, feed the tame birds & have a BBQ!
See the famous Yarra Valley on one of Australia's most popular rail trails aboard a tandem tricycle between Warburton and Yarra Junction as your personal guide does all the pedaling - www.railride.com
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Warburton Trail
13 Mattea CtSee the famous Yarra Valley on one of Australia's most popular rail trails aboard a tandem tricycle between Warburton and Yarra Junction as your personal guide does all the pedaling - www.railride.com
A 350m walkway takes you high through the Rainforest above; you’ll see 65m tall 400 yr old Mountain Ash & Myrtle Beech trees & hear the cool waters of Cement Creek as it flows to the Yarra River below
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Regenwoudgalerij
Acheron WayA 350m walkway takes you high through the Rainforest above; you’ll see 65m tall 400 yr old Mountain Ash & Myrtle Beech trees & hear the cool waters of Cement Creek as it flows to the Yarra River below
After many years in operation the ancient wheel survived the 1939 bushfires. The waterwheel generated electricity for machinery & lighting. Batts Creek walk is a 20-30 minute walk along a little creek
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Upper Yarra Reservoir Park
After many years in operation the ancient wheel survived the 1939 bushfires. The waterwheel generated electricity for machinery & lighting. Batts Creek walk is a 20-30 minute walk along a little creek
Cycle, walk, hike, or ride a horse along the most popular rail trail in Victoria. Ride to the cafe's in Warburton and then have a swim in the river afterwards.
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Warburton Trail
13 Mattea CtCycle, walk, hike, or ride a horse along the most popular rail trail in Victoria. Ride to the cafe's in Warburton and then have a swim in the river afterwards.
Great hiking, walking and cycling track. See the deep channels that used to take water to Melbourne.
O'Shannassy Trail
Great hiking, walking and cycling track. See the deep channels that used to take water to Melbourne.
Walk through rainforest to the Ada Tree, a giant mountain ash that's one of Victoria's largest trees. Around 270 years old, it's about 76 metres tall with a circumference of 15 metres.
Big Creek Rd
Walk through rainforest to the Ada Tree, a giant mountain ash that's one of Victoria's largest trees. Around 270 years old, it's about 76 metres tall with a circumference of 15 metres.
The Upper Yarra Railway station was built in 1888 as the Lilydale train station but was moved to Yarra Junction in 1914. The station operated until 1965 - it now houses the museum. Worth a look!
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Upper Yarra Museum
2415C Warburton HwyThe Upper Yarra Railway station was built in 1888 as the Lilydale train station but was moved to Yarra Junction in 1914. The station operated until 1965 - it now houses the museum. Worth a look!
A nice waterfall and walk - great for a day trip whilst visiting the Ada Tree.
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Toorongo Falls Reserve
640 Toorongo Valley RdA nice waterfall and walk - great for a day trip whilst visiting the Ada Tree.
Great scenic spot on the Yarra. There is a fun log jump bridge that you use to cross the river to see the tunnel. Carpark 1km from McMahons Creek. The tunnel was dug in 1864 by alluvial gold miners.
Mcmahons Creek
Great scenic spot on the Yarra. There is a fun log jump bridge that you use to cross the river to see the tunnel. Carpark 1km from McMahons Creek. The tunnel was dug in 1864 by alluvial gold miners.
Food Scene
3039 Warburton Hwy
3039 Warburton HighwayDelicious Fish and Chippery. Not the cheapest available but always fresh.
Upper Yarra RSL
119 Settlement RdGreat food, a nice location and friendly people.
Delicious lunch specials and take home family packs. Open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner and Fri/Sat for lunch.
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Warburton Curry Club
3463 Warburton HwyDelicious lunch specials and take home family packs. Open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner and Fri/Sat for lunch.
Woodfired pizza & tapas, local wine, boutique beer, artisan pastries & turkish bread. Open Thursday-Sun 9am to late (bookings best), Breakfast 9am-11.30am. Take-away pizza available
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Little Joe
3416 Warburton HwyWoodfired pizza & tapas, local wine, boutique beer, artisan pastries & turkish bread. Open Thursday-Sun 9am to late (bookings best), Breakfast 9am-11.30am. Take-away pizza available
Nice view by the river for lunch. Hours: Sun - Mon 8:00 - 17:00, Wed - Thu 8:00 - 17:00, Fri - Sat 8:00 - 22:30
Cuisine: Australian
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Riverview Cafe & Wine Bar
3373 Warburton HwyNice view by the river for lunch. Hours: Sun - Mon 8:00 - 17:00, Wed - Thu 8:00 - 17:00, Fri - Sat 8:00 - 22:30
Cuisine: Australian
Country bakehouse with a huge range of fresh cakes, sandwiches, milkshakes, coffees & award winning pies such as chicken mushroom garlic, lamb rosemary, black angus satay, pizza pie & bolognese pie.
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Gladysdale Bakehouse
2568 Warburton HwyCountry bakehouse with a huge range of fresh cakes, sandwiches, milkshakes, coffees & award winning pies such as chicken mushroom garlic, lamb rosemary, black angus satay, pizza pie & bolognese pie.
A classic country pub licensed since 1886. Serving delicious Parma's and the 'Reefton burger.'
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Reefton Hotel
1600 Woods Point RdA classic country pub licensed since 1886. Serving delicious Parma's and the 'Reefton burger.'
Parks & Nature
A 2km hike along a creek leads you to Lala Falls. After a good rainfall the falls can be spectacular.
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La La Falls Car Park
25 Irruka RdA 2km hike along a creek leads you to Lala Falls. After a good rainfall the falls can be spectacular.
The Blue Lotus Water Garden covers over 14 acres and has some of the worlds largest and most incredible water lilies (comes highly recommended from several guests).
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Blue Lotus Water Garden
2628 Warburton HwyThe Blue Lotus Water Garden covers over 14 acres and has some of the worlds largest and most incredible water lilies (comes highly recommended from several guests).
Arts & Culture
Huge fun for all ages. Navigate the Native Maze blindfolded, unearth dinosaur bones, try the Tangled Web, see the Rainbow Maze & Giant Eyespys and solve the cryptic secret message in the Hedge Maze.
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Hedgend Maze
163 Albert RdHuge fun for all ages. Navigate the Native Maze blindfolded, unearth dinosaur bones, try the Tangled Web, see the Rainbow Maze & Giant Eyespys and solve the cryptic secret message in the Hedge Maze.
Completed in 1957 the Upper Yarra Dam is an important water source for Melbourne. The park is a popular camping and BBQ spot.
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Upper Yarra Reservoir Park
Completed in 1957 the Upper Yarra Dam is an important water source for Melbourne. The park is a popular camping and BBQ spot.
From Tripadvisor: 'So much fun to grab a rod & catch dinner for tea. They will clean & gut your catch very quickly. The shouts of excitement by the children was a joy to hear. The prices were great.'
Yarra Junction-Noojee Rd
From Tripadvisor: 'So much fun to grab a rod & catch dinner for tea. They will clean & gut your catch very quickly. The shouts of excitement by the children was a joy to hear. The prices were great.'
Entertainment & Activities
Healesville Sanctuary, or the Sir Colin MacKenzie Fauna Park, is a zoo specializing in native Australian animals.
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Healesville Sanctuary
Healesville Sanctuary, or the Sir Colin MacKenzie Fauna Park, is a zoo specializing in native Australian animals.
Take a trip back in time to Mont De Lancey; an award winning recreation of pioneer life that will entertain you & your family. Wandin's earliest brick homestead & its gardens have been restored
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Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead
71 Wellington RdTake a trip back in time to Mont De Lancey; an award winning recreation of pioneer life that will entertain you & your family. Wandin's earliest brick homestead & its gardens have been restored
Swimming, fishing, kayaking or just sight seeing. And best of all the river is only 400 meters from our Chalets!
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Millgrove
Swimming, fishing, kayaking or just sight seeing. And best of all the river is only 400 meters from our Chalets!
Pick your own strawberries or just buy some at great prices! Open December to Mid April - 9.30am until 4.30pm every day. Dessert Cafe opening Mid Jan 2016 - great coffee, cakes and strawberry desserts
Strawberry Springs
Pick your own strawberries or just buy some at great prices! Open December to Mid April - 9.30am until 4.30pm every day. Dessert Cafe opening Mid Jan 2016 - great coffee, cakes and strawberry desserts
Ben Cairn
Rock Climbing and Hang Gliding
Britannia Creek Road station
The iconic Britannia Creek Caves are worth a guided visit. Just ask.
Visit the Yarra Valley Archery park in Launching Place. Indoor is available so you can even go when it is raining
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Yarra Valley Archery Park
2085 Don RdVisit the Yarra Valley Archery park in Launching Place. Indoor is available so you can even go when it is raining
Wedgetail Rides
205 Parkinsons RdGo horse riding at Wedgetail rides near Launching Place
Visit Rayner’s farm in Woori Yallock for a tour, pick your fruit from the trees and enjoy a meal in the Café.
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Rayners Orchard
60 Schoolhouse RdVisit Rayner’s farm in Woori Yallock for a tour, pick your fruit from the trees and enjoy a meal in the Café.
Shopping
The Community Market is a small trash & treasure market with 30 stalls, held on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month, 8am-2pm.
The Upper Yarra Community Market has a range of stalls & local produce.
Upper Yarra Community Market
1 Park RdThe Community Market is a small trash & treasure market with 30 stalls, held on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month, 8am-2pm.
The Upper Yarra Community Market has a range of stalls & local produce.
Woolworths
84 Warburton HwyThe closest large supermarket to your Chalet.
Why not grab a great movie from the local video store... We also have DVD's you can borrow at the big house.
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Village Greens Yarra Junction
Why not grab a great movie from the local video store... We also have DVD's you can borrow at the big house.
The best place to stock up on BBQ goods. You can have a BBQ on our large BBQ on the grounds or use one of the many public BBQ's in the surrounding parks.
Warburton Quality Meats
3461 Warburton HwyThe best place to stock up on BBQ goods. You can have a BBQ on our large BBQ on the grounds or use one of the many public BBQ's in the surrounding parks.
5th Sunday of each Month - 7am - 3pm beside Millgrove CFA. The market has over 30 stalls - arts, crafts, clothes, plants, bric a brac, hardware, toiletries, toys & fruit & veg. Historic sawmill nearby
Millgrove CFA station
5th Sunday of each Month - 7am - 3pm beside Millgrove CFA. The market has over 30 stalls - arts, crafts, clothes, plants, bric a brac, hardware, toiletries, toys & fruit & veg. Historic sawmill nearby
Getting Around
Warburton Highway
Warburton HighwayBus stop is 400 meters from the Villa
We rent bikes for $10 per day. Ride the 40 kilometre Warburton Trail or the 35 kilometre O'Shannasy Aqueduct or up Mt Donna Buang.
Yarra Valley Manor
25 McKenzie King DrWe rent bikes for $10 per day. Ride the 40 kilometre Warburton Trail or the 35 kilometre O'Shannasy Aqueduct or up Mt Donna Buang.