There's plenty to keep you on the go with an extensive network of bushwalking and cycling trails. From the popular Lilydale - Warburton Rail Trail to the glorious vista of the Yarra Ranges National Park that cradles the upper reaches of the Yarra River there is a path for you. Road cyclists enjoy the scenic rides such as the Chum Creek to Toolangi climb and the challenge of the Mt Donna Buang summit.
Mountain bike riding is a popular recreational activity in forest and there are many areas of public land where mountain bike riders can enjoy Victoria's great outdoors.
At an elevation of 1245 metres, the summit features a lookout tower which is 21 metres high and offers panoramic views over Melbourne, the Yarra Valley, Dandenong and Cathedral Ranges, Mount Baw Baw and the Alps. It is also a popular picnic area and starting point for walks on the mountain.
The walk goes through mixed species forest at Mt Victoria, then up through Mountain Ash to Mt Donna Buang summit where there is a 21 metre high observation tower, picnic tables and a large but basic shelter hut without doors.
The Mullum Mullum Trail is the major attraction of the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park which is an 18.5 kilometre nature lover's trail from the Yarra River in Templestowe to the EastLink Trail in Donvale.
The Myers Creek Road climb twists its way through Paul's Range and follows the general course of the Myers Creek valley as it cascades it way down the hillside.
The circuit passes through Myrtle Beech and Mountain Ash forest, with remnants
of the timber cutting from the early 1900s still seen in the giant Mountain Ash stumps alongside the track.
Follow the first 2.4km of the Cathedral Northern Circuit, cross the creek and then climb up the steep Cathedral’s eastern slope. There is also a rocky staircase.
The steepness of the ascent requires a high level of fitness but the views of The Razorback and Sugarloaf Peak to the south and Little River Valley to the east are worth it.
From 20 minutes to one hour, Pound Bend Walk features: historic tunnel, picnic ground, wallabies, birds, signage re Aboriginal tribe, early settlers and gold discovery.
The Queens Park Playspace features new playground equipment, landscaping and paths to create formal and informal seating and play areas and equipment and areas for families and people of all ages.
This beautiful site features a 40 metre long observation platform which takes you into the rainforest canopy 15 metres above the ground in the Yarra Ranges National Park near Warburton.