Ada Tree Rainforest Walk is a 3km, grade 2 hike located in Yarra State Forest, Victoria. The hike should take around 1.25 hours to complete.
Hike overview
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.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 778 m
Min elevation: 738 m
Total climbing: 92 m
Total descent: -92 m
Photo by Erika's Way Photography
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.
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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.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.
3 Reviews on “Ada Tree Rainforest Walk (3km)”
Went there today .
Really Amazing Tree.
Will Mac
With the cooler weather starting, we have to begin our walks! This one looks good!
yes
Zora Petkovski – this might be ok, but a bit too easy for you.
Beautiful area and walk. Lots of leeches, so take the tea tree oil.
Chloe Farrow
Next Sarah Andy
Michael Royan
An absolutely beautiful walk but its a fair drive in on an often dodgy as hell dirt road.
Ann Cook thank you for taking us there today, Ada is beautiful!
Did that for the 3rd time today. Ada is beautiful.
Definitely want to do this one Sherin Lal!!
Cathryn Kershaw ?
are dogs on leads allowed ?
Liam Williams add this to the list, the Ada tree is beautiful ?
Simon Izzard