Mt Donna Buang

On your next trip to the Yarra Valley, don’t forget to try mountain bike riding and hiking at Mt Donna Buang. Set at 1245 metres above sea level, the peak of Mt Donna Buang is one of the best ways to enjoy the Yarra Valley’s panoramic views. From this viewpoint, you will get a broad view of the manicured gardens and dense woodlands within the Yarra Ranges.

If you are an enthusiastic hiker and interested in strenuous walks, then take the hiking trails at Mt Donna Buang in the Yarra Valley and enjoy a challenging walk across the rocky escarpments and the scenic walkways. If you are after something more leisurely, take the easier walking trails across the mountain ranges and reward your senses with some stunning scenery and the surrounding countryside.

Mt Donna Buang is the perfect place for those guests interested in both rainforest walks and camping as a form accommodation. Walk through the tree tops and the magnificent Rainforest Gallery at Mt Donna Buang. Make the most of the Yarra valley’s beauty by enjoying the view at the 40 metre long observation platform at this site.

Also, take the 350 metre long walking trails set upon an elevated walkway through the Rainforest Gallery. You will be able to see the tallest Mountain Ash trees and prehistoric Myrtle Beech trees, which are about 400 years old.

In winter, the site of Mt Donna Buang becomes snow-capped with regular snowfall. As a result, a number of Melbournians come here for winter activities including snow-boarding, skiing and tobogganing. You will find a number of food stalls and toboggan hire stores here in winter as well as ample car parking at the summit. However, the summit gate remains closed during the evening, once it starts to snow.