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Mountain Biking is for everyone! Some of our trails have been designed specifically for adaptive mountain bikes, and we're continually testing and expanding this network. The Wesburn Shorty is our first adaptive route on offer.

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Warburton Bike Park is surrounded by vibrant local townships catering for everything you need for an epic mountain bike holiday.

Visit Warburton, Millgrove, Wesburn and Yarra Junction for a range of retail and hospitality options.

WBP is on the doorstep of the Yarra Valley - add a few days onto your trip to explore all this stunning region has to offer. Click here to check out what the Yarra Valley has to offer.

You can hire bikes and find repair shops at local businesses in Warburton and Yarra Junction.

The trails at Warburton Bike Park are managed and maintained by Yarra Ranges Council.

The Wesburn Park trailhead offers a range of rider-friendly facilities, including bike wash, pump track, toilets, showers, picnic areas, and a playground.

Wesburn Park is the main trailhead for Warburton Bike Park, offering everything you need to start your ride. Facilities include:

• Free Parking
• Shuttle Uplift Pick-Up Point
• Pump Track
• Toilets and Showers
• Bike Wash
• Picnic Areas
• Playground

Please note: Wesburn Park is a shared-use facility. Follow all signage and respect other users to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Warburton Bike Park is located about 70km east of Melbourne CBD.

• Nearest Airport: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
• Nearest Train Station: Lilydale
• Public Transport: Limited bus services operate from Lilydale to Warburton.
• Driving: Free parking is available at the Wesburn Park trailhead, with additional parking options in Warburton town. Please follow all signage and check for any parking restrictions.

We strongly encourage you to book your shuttles before you arrive as shuttles book out and you may not be able to book on arrival.

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Over 80km are now open and there’s plenty more on the way! - Check out our trails here.

• September 2026: More trails will be released, featuring iconic elements that will put Warburton amongst the world’s must-visited bike parks.
• 2027: The full 125km Southern Network will be complete, delivering an unmatched riding experience.

Warburton Bike Park is open year-round during daylight hours, except on Total Fire Ban days, when the park will close and all trails will be inaccessible. Please do not visit during these times.

High winds and severe weather may also impact trail openings. Individual trails can close at any time for maintenance or safety reasons.

Before visiting, always check current conditions, weather warnings, and closure updates on our website or social media.

Warburton Bike Park offers trails for every rider, from beginners to advanced. Explore our Route Guides and Trail Maps to find the perfect ride.

All trails are graded to international standards, which means our ‘green’ trails may feel more challenging than those at other networks.

The trails in the Warburton Bike Park have been purpose-built for mountain biking. You cannot walk, hike, horse ride or motor bike ride on the mountain bike trails.

We encourage the Pre-Ride, Re-Ride, Free-Ride approach: Start slow, check the trail, and get familiar before attempting features or jumps.

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UPCOMING FOX BAITING INFORMATION

Why does Warburton Bike Park run pest control programs?
Warburton Bike Park sits within Yarra State Forest that's home to native wildlife. Introduced species like foxes, feral cats, deer and rabbits can prey on or compete with native animals and damage vegetation. Pest control helps protect this environment as the trail network grows.

Pest Control is a condition of the park's environmental approval. As part of federal approval for Warburton Bike Park, Yarra Ranges Council committed to an ongoing Pest Animal Adaptive Management Plan to prevent trail development and use from harming native flora and fauna.

Which animals are targeted?
The main focus are foxes and feral cat, which pose the highest risk to native wildlife. Deer, rabbits and feral dogs are also monitored, with control action triggered if their numbers or impact increase.

What methods are used, and is it safe?
Programs use professional trapping and baiting, carried out by licensed contractors following strict safety protocols. Baiting periods are scheduled and signposted, with bait station locations mapped in advance. Residents and trail users are notified ahead of each program.

How are program locations chosen and monitored?
Motion-sensor cameras are placed on each trail and control sites to track pest activity before and after control work. This data guides where bait stations and traps are placed and shows whether the program is working.

Who runs the program?
Yarra Ranges Council manages the program, engaging licensed pest control contractors to carry out the on-ground work. 

How often does it happen?
Fox and cat control runs annually. Additional control (e.g. for deer or rabbits) is triggered only if monitoring shows increased pest activity or damage.

Warburton Bike Park will be closed on days of Total Fire Ban.

Gates throughout the network shut, and closures will be communicated via VMS message boards, social media and the website. 

Always check conditions before you travel. We recommend downloading the Vic Emergency App.

The WBP team work closely with the local SES and other emergency response agencies.

Always call 000 in an emergency.

A helmet and appropriate footwear are mandatory, your safety comes first. We recommend at least an open-face helmet, plus riding glasses, gloves, and knee and elbow guards for added protection. For more extreme riding, consider a full-face helmet with goggles and a chest/back protector.

The trails in the Warburton Bike Park have been purpose-built for mountain biking.

You cannot walk, hike, horse ride or motor bike ride on the mountain bike trails.

In some sections there are brief intersections of trail use. Please pay attention to signage, take care and share these spaces safely.

The safest route to the summit is via our designated climbing trails. If you choose to ride directly up Mount Bridge Road, please ensure you:

• Stick to the left at all times
• Ride in single file
• Watch for shuttle buses, especially going around corners
• Stay aware of what is happening around you and don't ride with headphones in

We will be encouraging riders to use the shuttle service during shuttle operating hours. It’s the fastest, smoothest way to the top, ensuring the best experience for trail users.  

A permanent boom gate has been installed on Cumming Spur Track.  

SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Friday-Sunday road management these school holidays 🚧

During the September school holidays (19 Sep – 4 Oct), the shuttle roads get a lot busier, so we're taking steps to keep everyone safe.

The dirt roads leading to the summit of Mt Tugwell, including Mt Bride Road and Edwardstown Road, will be closed to all non-essential traffic during shuttle operating hours on the highest-demand days (Friday, Saturday & Sunday both weeks).

Access will be maintained for essential services, residents, current licensed tour operators and the official Warburton Bike Park shuttle service.

While our permit authorises road management across the entire holiday period, at this stage, we are planning to leave the road open Mon-Thurs and will close the shuttle road on the highest-demand days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday both weeks, 8:00am–5:00pm.

We will continue to monitor traffic conditions and may close if needed.

Why this helps everyone:

1. Safer trail crossings - several descending trails cross these roads, so fewer vehicles means fewer close calls for riders and drivers

2. Safer for all traffic - our shuttles tow bike trailers on narrow gravel forest roads; less oncoming traffic makes it safer for all

3. Clear emergency access - if something happens on the mountain, response vehicles can get straight through

4. Less dust, congestion and conflict on the busiest days for everyone using the roads

• Closure days: 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 Sep and 2, 3, 4 Oct
• Roads stay open Monday-Thursday
• Essential services, residents and current licensed tour operators keep access at all times Keeping everyone safe on a busy shared road these holidays is the whole reason behind this. If conditions require it, we may extend closures on other days.

DEECA has issued a permit under the Forest Act, for Warburton Bike Park to be the single authorised shuttle operator. 

For everything you need to know about Warburton Bike Park Shuttle Uplift Service head to the How It Works page.

Stage 2A Trails