Ada Tree Walk
The Ada Tree, located in the Yarra State Forest in the Yarra Valley, is a giant Mountain Ash and is considered to be one of Victoria's largest living trees. It is estimated to be over 300 years old and towers over the surrounding rainforest in the headwaters of the Little Ada River.
| Location | Yarra State Forest |
| Distance | 3.2km return |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Grade | Level 2 – No experience required. The track is hardened gravel or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and some steps. Walks up to 10km. |
| Start | Ada Tree picnic area |
| Finish | Ada Tree picnic area |
Walking Tracks
The Ada Tree can be reached from the Ada Tree car park via the walking track that meanders through the Island Creek rainforest. The walk is an easy 3.2km, 1.5 hour walk return trip from the car park and picnic area to the Ada Tree and back again, via the same walking track.
Previously the walking track from the Ada Tree back to the car park followed an old timber harvesting road. This road is once again being used by timber trucks as part of nearby harvesting operations. Due to the narrow nature of this road it should not be used by walkers.
The Ada Tree is now an alternative start and finish point on the Walk into History. Similarly, the Ada Tree can now be accessed on a dedicated walking track branch along with the Federal Mill if walkers intend to experience the entire Walk into History.
Location and Access
The Ada Tree is located about 100km east of Melbourne and is accessible on well formed gravel roads from Warburton, Powelltown or Noojee.
From Warburton follow Warburton-Woods Point Road, Brahams Road, Big Creek Road to the east and Ada River Road. From Powelltown - Noojee Road either take Big Creek Road (east of Powelltown) or New Turkey Road (west of Noojee) to access the Ada Tree car park on Ada River Road.
These roads are suitable for vehicles for most of the year, but care should be taken after rain or snow.
Attractions
A sheltered picnic table and toilet facilities are provided in a forest setting at the Ada Tree picnic area, which is located at the start of the walk.
Looking After The Area
- Vehicles, bikes and horses are not permitted on the Ada Tree or Walk Into History walking tracks
- The dry nature of the forest means that the area is very fire prone and great care needs to be taken by visitors
- Light fires in accordance with Fire Regulations; in a 30cm deep trench, less than 1m in diameter, at least 3m from vegetation and not on Total Fire Ban days.
- No rubbish disposal is provided; so please take your rubbish with you.
- All native plants and animals are protected
- Vehicles and trail bikes must not be driven off roads or tracks and must be registered and roadworthy.
- Avoid polluting streams with refuse, detergent and human wastes.
- Dogs are allowed in State forest but must be kept under control at all times, especially in camping and picnic areas or near other visitors.
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