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the ada tree

Meander your way through enchanting cool temperate rainforest to discover the majestic Ada Tree, a Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnans) towering 76 metres high and 15 metres in girth aged over 300 years old. Mountain Ash are the largest flowering trees on earth, this individual is a relic of the past and stands as a living time capsule. ​
ACTIVITY 
Walking
An alternative trail suitable for wheelchairs is available by prior arrangement with DELWP Powelltown on 03 5965 9901
DIFFICULTY 
Grade 2 - Easy 
Unsealed surface
Compacted but uneven surface at times
Slightly undulating terrain
DISTANCE
3.2km return (1.5 hours)
ENVIRONMENT 
Altitude ~ 740m
Cool Temperate Rainforest & Mountain Ash Forest 
ACCESSIBILITY 
2WD access on well-formed gravel roads 
FACILITIES 
At the carpark there is a toilet, shelter and benches
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nearby attractions 

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starlings gap
campground & picnic area 

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walk into history
multi-day hike

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new federal mill
historic site & walk-in camping

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ada no.2
historic site & walk-in camping

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  • Home
  • Park
    • Park Science
    • Park Economy
    • Park Uses
  • Destinations
    • Warburton
    • Toolangi
    • Healesville
    • Marysville
    • Kinglake
    • Baw Baw
    • Noojee
    • Buxton
    • Eildon
  • Activities
    • Giant Trees >
      • Ada Tree
      • Kalatha Tree
      • Monda Giants
      • Black Beard
      • Yea Link Tree
      • Elephant Tree
      • Mountain Monarchs
    • Waterfalls >
      • Toorongo Falls
      • La La Falls
      • Masons Falls
      • Steavenson Falls
      • Wombelano Falls
      • Wilhelmina Falls
      • Keppel Falls
      • Snobs Creek Falls
    • Rainforest >
      • Wirrawilla
      • Rainforest Gallery
      • Beech Gully Track
      • Ada Tree
    • Hiking >
      • Walk Into History
      • O'Shannasy Aquaduct Trail
      • Tanglefoot loop
      • Keppel Lookout Trail
      • Cumberland walk
      • Cathedral Ranges
      • Donnelly Weir to Mt St Leonard
      • Mt Erica
      • Mushroom rocks
      • Blowhard summit
      • Bicentennial National Trail
    • Camping >
      • Starlings Gap Campground
      • Ada no.2 camping
      • Federal Mill Camping
      • Toorongo Falls Camping
      • Poplars campground
      • Murrindindi scenic reserve
    • Picnic Areas >
      • Tanglefoot Picnic Area
      • Dom Dom Saddle
      • Badger Weir
      • Donnelly Weir
      • Blackwood Picnic Area
      • Fernshaw Picnic Area
      • Starlings Gap Campground
      • Wirrawilla
    • Views >
      • Mount Donna Buang
      • Mt Sugarloaf
      • Mt St Leonard
      • Seven Acre Rock
      • Mt Torbreck
    • Scenic Drives >
      • The Acheron Way
      • Black Spur
      • South Face Road
      • Mt Baw Baw Tourist Drive
    • Cycling
    • Historic Sites >
      • Trestle Bridge
      • Federal Mill Camping
      • Ada no.2 camping
      • Walk Into History
    • Arts
    • Rock Climbing >
      • Ben Cairn
    • Caves >
      • Brittania Caves
    • Horse Riding
    • Entertainment
    • Trail bike riding
    • 4WD
  • Tours
    • Tall trees, rain forest & winery Lunch
    • Self Drive Tours
    • Tours self drive
  • Support
    • Business Supporters
    • Sign up
    • Donate
  • Films
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Store
  • Accommodation
  • Wildlife
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us