Mt Donna Buang and Mt Boobyalla

Walk_5_-_Mt_Donna_Buang_Mt_Boobyalla

NB. The following information was current at the time of the event

Distance:  13 Km   |  Duration:  5 Hrs   |  Grade:  Grade 2   |  Rating:    |  Style:  One Way   |  Map

About the Walk

Overview

Some of the key attractions of the area are towering mountain ash forest and ferny gullies. Sulphur-crested cockatoos, crimson rosellas, laughing kookaburras, eastern yellow robins, yellow-faced honeyeaters and pied currawongs are some of the native birds to be seen. The superb lyrebird is also likely to be heard, and maybe seen.

The Walk in Detail

From the Ten Mile Picnic Area, walk back down Donna Buang Road for 1.0 km to the access road to Mount Victoria on the left. Follow this gated track for about 1 km to a pair of communication towers. A marked walking track heads off northward towards Mt Donna Buang. Follow this track for 2.6 km over Mount Victoria to the summit of Mount Donna Buang, ignoring the track branching off to the left, which leads back to Ten Mile Picnic Area. There is a tall observation tower on the summit with extensive views over the surrounding forest and a picnic area that could be a good spot for lunch.

At the end of the car park to the east of the observation tower, take a track marked ‘To Dom Dom Saddle’ heading northeast. Follow this track for approx. 2.5 km to the summit of Mount Boobyalla. The track continues north-northeast for another 1 km before it intersects with a closed catchment access road. This track is followed to the right downhill for another 2.5 km until reaching Acheron Way. Follow Acheron Way to the right for about 1km to return to the cars at the Rainforest Gallery.

Getting There

From the Warburton Visitors Centre, follow the Warburton Highway (B380) east for 1.2 km and turn left onto Donna Buang Road (C507). Continue for about 7 km to the Cement Creek parking area. Leave some cars here as this is the where the walk ends. Turn left onto Donna Buang Summit Road (C505) and continue a further 6 km to the start of the walk at Ten Mile Picnic Area.

Walk Precautions

Additional Information

Warburton
No
TBA
2017

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