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Lilydale - attractions


Lillydale Lake
Lillydale Lake

Located off Swansea Road, this 28 hectare lake is surrounded by parkland and wetlands. There are sandy beach areas, a playground, water play park, fishing jetties, launching facilities for non-powered boats, BBQ shelters, picnic areas and a network of walking tracks. A lookout at the northern end of the lake provides panoramic views across the water to Mt Dandenong and the surrounding Dandenong Ranges.

www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre

Built in 1888, the Athenaeum now serves as a performing arts venue with regular shows

www.lilydaleatc.com
Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail

Originally connected to Melbourne via a train line in 1901, the disused track between Warburton and Lilydale is now a 40 kilometre trail suitable for walking, cycling and horse riding. The trail starts at Lilydale railway station and goes through bushland, farmland and fern gullies to the township of Warburton. See the ruins of old railway stations and platforms on your journey and explore several towns along the trail.

www.railtrails.org.au
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Incorporating the original Lillydale Council Offices which were built in 1889, the museum is situated near the main entrance to Melba Park and features many exhibits which tell the story of the local region. There is a museum gift shop and a cafe serving food created using seasonal local produce.

www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au