Ada Tree

Ada Tree

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194 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
You can get easily lost in this lush forest and it takes 20 km to reach this place from the main road but it's worth it.
First of all, this tree has been named from a local lady named Ada.
It is 76 m, is the largest tree in Victoria and has 300 years of age.I t has a circumference of 15 m.This ash mountain tree is quite impressive.
The walk from the parking is 3 km return but can be muddy and with some short steep sections.But it is magical, among huge ferns, along the creek.
Next to the car park area, convenient picnic tables with clean drop toilets.
Written 26 December 2021
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Keith J
Melbourne, Australia36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
Forest walk is 1.5km to the tree. Quite muddy, narrow, some short steep sections. Sections of boardwalk and bridges. So pretty! Amazing rainforest walk with tree ferns and myrtle beech trees.
There's a loop back to the carpark which is 1.8km but basically a road and quite dull.
Largish carpark with clean drop toilets (BYO toilet paper).
Lots of people had dogs so I guess you can legally take dogs there?
Written 8 November 2021
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Vladvonbounce
Melbourne, Australia363 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
The Ada Tree takes a bit to find. Just getting out to Noojee takes a long time and then it is a good 24km of gravel road. However it is a lovely walk of about 3 km through beautiful temperate rainforest. The walk is easy with no steep sections. There are some picnic tables at the start of the track so you can have a picnic. The walk is possibly a little too short considering just how remote it is. You really need to take the whole day just to get there but the walk itself is only like an hour.

The Ada Tree itself is huge and pretty cool.
Written 31 December 2021
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia12,182 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2014 • Friends
The Ada tree is located within the Yarra State Forest and is considered part of the Warburton Rail Trail which also includes La La Falls and Mt Donna Buang and more.

Your walk begins at the picnic area and is just over a 3km return trip and a fairly easy walk.
The Ada Tree is one of the largest flowering trees and at over 300 years old, the circumference of 15m is astounding.
There are a couple of other walks within close vicinity, (Seven Acre rock and the New Federal Mill), so bring a picnic lunch and spend the day here in this beautiful Myrtle Beech forest.
Written 18 December 2014
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Yelena D
Brisbane, Australia376 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • Couples
The Ada Tree, a giant Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnants), 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. It is a one of the oldest trees in a world.

The walk is easy and beautiful, it is just 3.2 km,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. You will see a rainforest and a usual forest, small creeks, and hear a lot of birds. This track is suitable for older people, children etc.

Tree is majestic. It is a gorgeous place to visit.

There is a toilet and picnic area in a car park.

The Ada Tree is located about 100 km 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. Also be careful during the bushfire season.

Useful info:
- Take your rubbish home after the picnic, bins are not provided;
- Use a sunscreen;
- Big Creek Road is for ALL types of cars, other roots are just for 4x4 cars;
- Check weather warnings for Victoria before visit.
Written 28 January 2017
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Pina
Melbourne, Australia25 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2016 • Family
Thanks to everyone who reviewed this place. I was able to approach this adventure with more wisdom. Firstly, I re-arranged my approach: rather than going from the Noogee way, I went Warburton way. Rather than relying on Google, Whereis and DEPI maps, I went to the information centre in Warburton who gave us great maps and advised us that signage had improved, and rather than bringing cut lunches, we ate very yummy pies from the Warburton - a must! Then we backtracked to Yarra Junction and turned left into Old Yarra Road and away we went. Big Creek Road was exhausting....it never ended on the way up but was quicker on the way down. 20ks on an unsealed road for a Mazda 3 is quite an experience. Upon arrival to the big tree friends and I stood still with nothing to say.....is this it? We drove all that way.....for this? Then we walked around it and realised its diameter and then there was the "Wow!" Factor. Took a few photos and took the mud path back. There are two paths....wide and clean and narrow with slushy mud. Very little signage about the paths but lots of people to ask. Make a whole day of it with a visit to the many country towns there's so other things to ignite your curiosity and sense of adventure.
Written 13 June 2016
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L1541991
Epping, Australia135 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017 • Family
Not as easy to access as I thought it would be. GPS took us the scenic route there which was definitely interesting but tricky because the "road" was only big enough for one car. Thought we were lost many times and had to do a couple U-turns because we had taken a wrong turn.
Unfortunately we didn't make it to the actual Ada Tree because it had rained significantly the day before so the path was shockingly muddy. Couldn't take a pusher down the path because it was so wet (not sure you could anyway) and I couldn't carry my 1 yr old the whole way. Left bub and mum back at the car and went back on my own but only made it halfway or so because the path was too muddy so I had to turn back.
Would like to return some day and actually see it. Maybe when bub can walk confidently.
Written 17 September 2017
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Teresa N
Medowie, Australia1,432 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Couples
From the turn off, the Ada Tree is a 24km drive on an unsealed road. You will pass a large picnic area about 1km from the Ada Tree car park. The Island Creek Rainforest walk can be done via the same track or in a loop, and takes around an hour or so to complete. We only saw one entry so headed off that way. Although along the track there were a lot of muddy sections, we found the walk quite scenic as it passed along the Ada River in sections. As you near the Ada Tree there is a boardwalk which allows you to walk around the tree. Although it doesn't compare to the magnificent Sequoia Trees that we have seen in America, it is in itself a very impressive tree indeed. A tree that has lived for over 300 years gets my attention. If you are in the area then consider a visit. Maybe during the warmer months the track would not be as muddy.
Written 18 October 2016
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Psychmike
Melbourne, Australia467 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2016 • Family
This is gorgeous walk that through both rain forest and bush is astounding. The Ada tree is 400 years old and is the tallest flowering tree in the world, even though it lost a few feet from the top a few years back.
Finding the tree is easy from Warburton (go to the tourist information in Warburton). It takes about 30 minutes from Warburton to get there and the roads are largely unsealed. Watch out for the 'cowboy' 4WD's coming at you from the opposite direction on the twisty road.
Sheltered picnic amenities are adjacent to the car park area.
The 30-45 minute walk is easy and an event in itself; through the remnants of an Antarctic rain forest. Once you arrive at Ada, you are in the company of a grand old lady. Respected and savored.
Written 22 March 2016
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Graham W
Melbourne, Australia34 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2015 • Couples
As another reviewer has noted, the printed brochures available from the tourist office in Noojee don't quite make it clear how far this site is from town. And depending on which dirt track you take, there could be up to 24km of driving once you are off the bitumen. The other thing is that there is a dirt road to the Ada tree just out of Noojee which is most likely shorter than the "official" directions.
Written 8 April 2015
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