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Mount Donna Buang Road, Yarra Ranges National Park, Victoria
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Mount Donna Buang Road

Donna Buang Road, Mount Donna Buang Road, C507 · Warburton → Mount Donna Buang

Twisty10.2 mi20 min4,100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 4,100 ftOne way
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The drive

The Mount Donna Buang road climbs 16 km (10 mi) from Warburton, in the Upper Yarra Valley, to the summit area in Yarra Ranges National Park. It rises about 4,100 feet through mountain ash and fern forest, with bends nearly all the way, and ends on the summit road before the summit car park.

The summit is 1,245 m and typically gets snow from June to August, so on winter weekends it draws snow-play visitors. Access is free, and when there is enough snow there are toboggan runs. Parks Victoria says the road takes 20 to 25 minutes from Warburton in good weather.

It is a dead end, so you return the way you came. It shares its first stretch with the Acheron Way, which branches off toward Narbethong and Marysville.

Along the way

  1. Warburton (Donna Buang Road)
  2. Mount Donna Buang (summit road)
Elevation
4,100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 4,100 ft
WarburtonMount Donna Buang
Curves
Twisty most of the way
WarburtonMount Donna Buang
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The road may be closed in dangerous weather or when snow-play traffic builds up, and road crews need time to clear it.
  • Chains are not mandatory but Parks Victoria strongly recommends carrying them in snow; arrange hire before Warburton.
  • Weekends in snow season are very busy; Parks Victoria suggests carpooling or going mid-week.
  • Phone reception can be patchy, and dogs are not permitted in the national park.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Parks Victoria: Yarra Ranges National Park.

Questions about this drive

How long does Mount Donna Buang Road take?

Mount Donna Buang Road from Warburton to the summit area is 16 km (10 mi) and takes about 20 minutes in good weather.

Does Mount Donna Buang get snow?

Yes. The summit, at 1,245 m, typically gets snow from June to August, though it varies from year to year and snow play is not always possible.

Do you need snow chains for Mount Donna Buang?

Chains are not mandatory, but Parks Victoria strongly recommends carrying them when snow is likely.

Does it cost anything to drive up Mount Donna Buang?

No. Parks Victoria says access to the mountain is free.

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Map of Mount Donna Buang Road, from Warburton to Mount Donna Buang