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About Gloucester Tree
The Gloucester Tree in Gloucester National Park near Pemberton is a 60-metre-tall karri tree (Eucalyptus diversicolor) that was once used as a fire lookout, fitted with 153 metal pegs spiralling up the trunk to a fire lookout cabin at 61 metres. Visitors can still climb the tree using the original pegs, making it one of the world's tallest climbable trees with an open-air lookout. The tree is estimated to be about 300 years old and stands in spectacular tall karri forest.
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The Gloucester Tree in Gloucester National Park near Pemberton is a 60-metre-tall karri tree (Eucalyptus diversicolor) that was once used as a fire lookout, fitted with 153 metal pegs spiralling up the trunk to a fire lookout cabin at 61 metres. Visitors can still climb the tree using the original pegs, making it one of the world's tallest climbable trees with an open-air lookout. The tree is estimated to be about 300 years old and stands in spectacular tall karri forest.
Warnings
Getting There
3 km from Pemberton town centre. 335 km south of Perth via South Western Highway. Sealed road to carpark.
Visitor Tips
- •Climb is entirely at your own risk — assess fitness and fear of heights honestly
- •The lookout cabin at the top has jaw-dropping views over unbroken karri forest
- •Combine with Beedelup Falls and One Tree Bridge in Pemberton area
- •Also visit Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree (75 m, tallest climbable tree) nearby at Warren NP
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At a Glance
The Place
- Significance
- State
Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Paid
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Best Time
- Year-round; spring for green forest and wildflowers
Location
- Region
- Warren / Southwest
- State
- Western Australia
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