Marvel at one of Victoria’s oldest trees, towering above you at 76m high, and loop through magical cool temperate rainforest on the Ada Tree Rainforest Walk.
Appreciate the quiet isolation of the bush on this pleasant undulating walk. This is a grade 3 walk with some uneven and natural steps, so some bushwalking experience is recommended. This site is included on the multi-day Walk into History walk.
Take in the dramatic scenery of tree ferns, beeches, gums, and finally the 300 year old Ada Tree. Surrounded by a wooden deck, you can take a seat and admire her majesty. The 76m giant mountain ash is one of Victoria’s largest trees with a circumference of 15 metres and also one of the largest known flowering trees in the world.
The walk is 3.2km long and takes approximately 1.5 hrs.
How to get there
From Powelltown, head east along the Yarra Junction – Noojee Road (C425) for 6km then turn left up Big Creek Road. Travel along Big Creek Road for 22km and turn right down Federal Road. Travel along Federal Road for 3km until you reach the Ada Tree Picnic Area. From Warburton Travel along the Warburton – Woods Point Road (C511) for 10km and Turn Right onto Brahams Road. Continue for 13km and veer left onto Big Creek Road. After 4km, turn right down Federal Road. Travel along Federal Road for 3km until you reach the Ada Tree Picnic Area.
For Disabled Access: A key is available at the Powelltown shop for the disabled access track, which can be entered from the Ada Tree Picnic Area car park.