Walk through myrtle beech rainforest to the
Ada Tree, a giant mountain ash that's one of Victoria's largest trees. It is also one of the largest known flowering trees in the world. Estimated to be at least 300 years old, it is about 76 metres tall with a circumference of 15 metres.The
Ada Tree Walk features a boardwalk for all abilities access. Access to the boardwalk is by a gated forest road (Federal Road) leading from the main car
park. Travel 1.8km to a smaller
carpark about 10m from the boardwalk.To access this road, collect a key from the
Powelltown Post Office at 1657 Little Yarra Road,
Powelltown.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/s and some steps.
Start and finish:
Ada Tree picnic area on Ada River Road.