Warrandyte State Park

Yarra Valley


Located on the outskirts of greater Melbourne, this state park is home to a scenic stretch of the Yarra River, along with plenty of wildlife including kangaroos and koalas. It's popular with birdwatchers, horseriders, bushwalkers, picnickers and canoeists.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Yarra Valley attractions

1. Kellybrook Winery & Distillery

3.96 MILES

In the business of making apple and pear ciders since the 1960s, Kellybrook also makes handcrafted beers and wines. It's possible to have a picnic here.

2. Heide Museum of Modern Art

6.95 MILES

The former home of John and Sunday Reed, Heide is a prestigious not-for-profit art gallery with a stunning sculpture garden. It holds regularly changing…

3. Coombe

9.67 MILES

The home of Australian opera singer Nellie Melba (1871–1931) has been reimagined as a thriving winery, restaurant and events facility by her descendants…

4. SkyHigh Mt Dandenong

10.29 MILES

Drive up to SkyHigh for amazing views over Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay from the highest point in the Dandenongs. The view of the city lights at dusk is…

5. Yering Farm

10.57 MILES

This unpretentious family-owned winery produces eminently quaffable pinot noir and chardonnnay that can be tasted in an old hay shed (tastings $5,…

6. Yering Station

10.59 MILES

Dating from 1838, Yering Station was home to Victoria's first vineyard. Reinvented as a wine and events estate, it has a Mod Oz restaurant in a…

7. William Ricketts Sanctuary

10.6 MILES

This tranquil garden features 90+ sculptures of Indigenous Australians created by potter and sculptor William Ricketts (1898–1993). Ricketts, who lived…