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Mount Donna Buang ("the body of the mountain" in the language of the Wurundjeri people) [2] is a mountain in the southern reaches of the Victorian Alps of the Great Dividing Range, located in the Australian state of Victoria.
A short walk from the carpark wanders through Mountain Ash and snowgums to the summit of Mount Donna Buang. Here’s what you need to know to have a safe and enjoyable experience at Mount Donna Buang this winter.
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 found within the Yarra Ranges.
Climb the 21m lookout tower on a clear day to witness breath-taking panoramic views of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley, Dandenong, Cathedral Ranges, Mount Baw Baw and the Alps. Enjoy a picnic or embark on one of the many walks accessible from the summit.
Mount Donna Buang offers panoramas towards Westernport and Port Phillip Bays and tobogganing in the winter, while the Rainforest Gallery will give you a new perspective on the Mountain Ash forests of the region.
Located only an hour (80km) from Melbourne's CBD, the sheer slopes of the mountain deliver an ascent profile that gets lungs bursting and thighs burning, making it prime training ground, especially for hikers heading to Kokoda in Papua New Guinea or to overseas mountain summits.
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Mount Donna Buang Summit Road, Warburton, Victoria, 3799. Mt Donna Buang summit is 1245 metres above ground, offering stunning panoramic views from a 21-metre lookout tower. You'll see views over Melbourne, the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges and Cathedral Ranges, Mount Baw Baw and the Alps.