Float 3 km of the Upper Yarra from Warburton on a self-guided tubing trip that blends gentle floats and playful rapids. Perfect for families with kids 10+, this two-hour nature escape includes a safety briefing, shuttle upstream, and sturdy tubes built for rough river sections.
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The river takes you before you know it — sunlight freckling the water, riverbanks rimmed with eucalypt and fern, and a shuttle nudging your group upstream at Warburton Oval. Within minutes you’re settled into a sturdy tube, the current pulling you into a 3 km stretch of upper Yarra that mixes lazy floats with short, playful rapids that demand a paddle or a quick stand.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness — able to paddle, stand briefly in shallow water, and swim confidently
Wildlife
History
The Upper Yarra valley sits on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country and later supported timber and small-scale industry centered on Warburton during colonial settlement.
Conservation
The Upper Yarra is subject to river health programs; visitors should follow leave-no-trace practices, avoid disturbing banks and remove all rubbish to protect native species.
Reserve your spot on the Self-Guided River Tubing Adventure on the Yarra River today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear closed-toe water shoes
River bottoms have rocks and branches — closed-toe shoes or water booties protect feet and help with standing in shallow sections.
Know your swim level
All participants must be able to swim; weak swimmers should wear a PFD and consider hiring a guide.
Secure electronics
Use a small dry bag for phones, keys and snacks — tubes can flip in shallow rapids.
Watch river conditions
Flows change daily; avoid tubing after heavy rain when currents and debris increase.
Closed-toe water shoes
Protects feet on rocky or woody riverbeds and helps with standing in shallow sections.
summer
Personal flotation device (PFD)
Mandatory for weak swimmers and recommended for children; adds confidence in deeper pools.
Dry bag (small)
Keeps phone, keys and a light layer dry during the float and shuttle transfers.
Quick-dry layers or wetsuit top
Useful for cooler water temperatures or early-season floats when air and water are cold.
winter