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Length: 3km
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Duration: 1.5hrs
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Grade: 2
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Style: Return
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Start: Ada Tree Car Park
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End: Ada Tree Car Park
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Location: Yarra State Forest
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Closest Town: Powelltown
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Distance from CBD: 101km
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State: VIC
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Latitude: -37.81832759
Longitude: 145.8679569
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Yarra State Forest...
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Timber Boardwalk


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Sandy Trail


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Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
The Ada Tree Rainforest Walk is a gorgeous little hike nested in the Yarra State Forest. Walk through myrtle beech rainforest to the Ada Tree, a giant mountain ash that is one of Victoria's largest trees and also one of the largest known flowering trees in the world. Estimated to be at least 300 years old, the Ada Tree stands about 76 metres tall with a circumference of 15 metres. From the picnic area follow Island Creek to the Ada Tree, and return along the same route.
Getting there
From Melbourne, head east along the Princes Freeway (M1), turn left at the Drouin exit (C426) and follow the signs to Noojee. From Noojee, follow Yarra Junction-Noojee Road (C425) and turn at Big Creek Road (unsealed). The trail begins at the car park.
Tips
The hiking path is not hard, but can get quite muddy, especially in Winter. So bring appropriate shoes! No experience required. The track is hardened gravel or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and some steps.
GPX File
Max elevation: 778 m
Min elevation: 738 m
Total climbing: 92 m
Total descent: -92 m
Photo by Erika's Way Photography
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20 thoughts on “Ada Tree Rainforest Walk (3km)”
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Went there today .
Really Amazing Tree.
Chloe Farrow
Michael Royan
An absolutely beautiful walk but its a fair drive in on an often dodgy as hell dirt road.
Simon Izzard
Liam Williams add this to the list, the Ada tree is beautiful ?
are dogs on leads allowed ?
yes
Nas tx ??
Zora Petkovski – this might be ok, but a bit too easy for you.
Looks like a great walk Raffaela Adam
Cathryn Kershaw ?
Beautiful area and walk. Lots of leeches, so take the tea tree oil.
Next Sarah Andy
Keen!
Definitely want to do this one Sherin Lal!!
With the cooler weather starting, we have to begin our walks! This one looks good!
Will Mac
Did that for the 3rd time today. Ada is beautiful.
Ann Cook thank you for taking us there today, Ada is beautiful!