3.2km, 1.5 hrs | Yarra State Forest | Marvel at one of Victoria’s oldest trees, towering above you at 76m high, and loop through magical cool temperate rainforest.

Appreciate the quiet isolation of the bush on this pleasant undulating 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.

Pin Location: Yarra State Forest
Distance: 3.2km return
Duration: 1.5 hours
Grade: Level 2
Start/finish: Ada Tree picnic area

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