The Warburton Rail Trail was established in 1996 and has been continually developed and maintained by a combination of local volunteers, particularly the Friends of the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail, as well the Local Council and State and Federal governments. Over several years a significant amount of effort went into clearing the land, restoring 13 bridges and surfacing of the trail.
Victoria Railways' Albury Express in the 1890's
Warburton Express
also known as the Warburton Trail it is a walking, cycling and horse-riding track in eastern Victoria. It runs 30 km between Lilydale and Warburton along the former Warburton Railway line and lucky for us just happened to be accessible from where we were staying in Wandin.
With a backdrop of mountains including Yarra Ranges National Park this trail passes through a scenic landscape following the Yarra River valley.
So in the mornings Arlene and I would get our walking gear on and head out onto the trail for a brisk walk.
Seville Station is a wonderful rest stop that we came upon one day where you can take a break from the trail and sit and enjoy a breakfast and a beverage.
Interestingly the cafe is built around one of the historic train cars.
when you are hot and sweating anything advertising cold is a welcome relief...
Here Arlene and I are enjoying our morning with a breakfast bacon/egg bun and delicious cappuccino!
this had to be the best cappuccino we ever had but we were not alone....
a very bold magpie was eyeballing our breakfast sandwiches.
yikes!
There are 25 Rail Trails in Victoria and South Australia for more information visit
inside the train
An interesting discovery....a water filling station nolonger in use.
the original tin roof
the door to exit to connecting coaches
Arlene resting inside the coach, what fun this must have been in it's time.
a quick stop before heading back onto the trail.
the birds overhead confused us many a time thinking that a bike was approaching and ringing it's bell.
The Gears where you can rent a bike to ride the trail.
an enjoyable walk that Arlene and I will cherish.
The trail meanders through scenic bushland, open river flats and some of the many farms in the area.
There are many rare species of plants and animals to be seen by the keen observer along the trail.
Galah or also known as the Red Breasted Cockatoo
ha! fooled ya....no koalas..this one was in a santuary!
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