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Kalatha giant 

Following the tragic 2009 fires the Kalatha Giant tree walk was constructed by the Castella and Toolangi community. A short stroll takes you to the Kalatha tree, a living giant that stands testament to the resilience of nature and community spirit. This tree is one of the largest trees in Victoria standing 65 metres tall, 14m in girth and 400 years old. 
ACTIVITY
Walking
DIFFICULTY
Grade 2 - Easy
Slightly inclined path & compacted surface 
DISTANCE
500m circuit
ENVIRONMENT
Mountain Ash Forest
Elevation ~ 750m
ACCESSIBILITY
2WD on well-formed gravel roads
​Car park off Kalatha Road
FACILITIES
The nearest toilet and picnic table is at Tanglefoot Picnic Area

nearby attractions 

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tanglefoot loop
hike

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wirrawilla
rainforest

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black beard
giants

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Tanglefoot
picnic area

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yea link 
giant

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Toolangi
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destination

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mt st leonard
view & hike

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monda
giants

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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