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There is nothing more awe
inspiring than standing next to a huge ancient karri tree and
gazing up into its distant crown. Nothing perhaps, except peering
down from the top of such a giant. In Pemberton you can do
both.
A series of fire lookouts were constructed in the top of
karri trees, mainly during the 1930s and 1940s. These lookouts in
the treetops were an ingenious way of spotting fires in such tall
forest. Today you can still climb some of these lookout trees and
take in the view.
The
Gloucester Tree
Signposted from the main street , the Gloucester Tree is
Pemberton's most famous tourist attraction. Situated in the
Gloucester National Park the tree is sixty-one metres high to the
tourist look-out platform which can be reached by the intrepid
climbers scaling the rings in the trunk. A certificate to
commemorate your feat can be obtained from the tourist centre. The
Gloucester Tree, named after the Duke of Gloucester who visited in
1946, was developed for fire detection in the forest and was
originally one of a series of fire look-outs.
As well as the Gloucester Tree the Gloucester National Park has
some well signposted and interpreted walk trails of varying lengths
to enjoy starting from the area of the tree. The ten kilometre loop
is especially popular as it passes the Lavender and Berry Farm
after about six kilometres which gives a great refreshment
stop.
Contact Details:
CALM Office, Kennedy Street,
Pemberton
Ph: (08) 9776 1207
Fax: (08) 9776 1410
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