Finding a park in Warburton
Parking in Warburton is free Monday-Friday, except on public holidays.
On weekends and public holidays, paid parking applies in specific signed areas.
Yarra Ranges residents can apply for a permit for free parking during their visits (timing still applies).
Visitors to the region, or locals without a permit, can use the PayStay app for one hour of free parking, or use the meters provided to pay for parking.
Paid parking locations and costs for visitors
Paid parking spots will be clearly signposted, with meters nearby for payment.
| Location |
Time Restriction |
Accessible (Disability) spaces
|
No. of spaces |
Cost |
| Warburton Highway |
2hrs |
2 |
67 |
$3.00 per hour |
| Station Road |
4hrs |
2 |
22 |
$3.50 per hour |
| Thomas Avenue |
2hrs |
2 |
32 |
$3.50 per hour |
| Rear of Art Centre |
3hrs |
0 |
8 |
$3.50 per hour |
| Art Centre |
3hrs |
2 |
8 |
$3.50 per hours |
| Warburton Water World* |
3hrs |
2 |
35 (23 additional spaces
in summer months) |
$6 per hour |
*During the summer months the netball/basketball courts are used for overflow parking which provides approximately 23 additional spaces.
How can I pay for parking?
These are the payment methods:
You cannot use cash at the meters. All payments will be taken through credit/debit card. This is to reduce the risk of vandalism, streamline operations, and align with modern payment trends.
Un-timed and free parking places
There are also plenty of untimed and unmetered parking spots located at:
- along the Yarra River Walk
- Story Reserve
- Warburton Skatepark
- Dammans Road
- Warburton Recreation Reserve
- 3457 Warburton Highway Warburton (behind the hardware store).
There are parking spots dedicated for local traders on Thomas Avenue, near the skatepark, along Warburton Highway and at the rear of the bakery. These carparks will be signposted and a permit is required to park there.