Mount Donna Buang Observation Tower, Observation tower in Warburton, Shire of Yarra Ranges, Australia
The Mount Donna Buang Observation Tower is a metal lattice tower built at the summit of Mount Donna Buang, near Warburton in the Shire of Yarra Ranges, Australia. Standing around 21 meters (70 feet) tall, it rises above the tree canopy and offers open views across the Yarra Valley, the Dandenong Ranges, and on clear days, all the way to Melbourne and the Alps.
Mount Donna Buang has been a popular destination for nature lovers from Melbourne and surrounding towns for many decades. The observation tower was built to give visitors a clear view above the dense forest that covers the summit.
The summit of Mount Donna Buang is reached by car, with parking areas available near the tower, though spots fill quickly on weekends and after snowfall. In winter, it is worth checking road conditions before heading up, and warm clothing is a good idea at any time of year.
The road up to the summit is one of the best spots in the region to spot lyrebirds, especially during cooler months when they are more active near the roadside. Near the tower, a 40-meter-long (130-foot-long) platform lifts visitors into the rainforest canopy, offering a completely different perspective from the lattice tower itself.
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