Gloucester Tree, Giant karri tree in Gloucester National Park, Western Australia
The Gloucester Tree reaches a height of 61 meters and features steel pegs spiraling up its trunk to a viewing platform at the top.
In 1947, forester Jack Watson took six hours to climb the tree using boots and a belt to assess its potential as a fire lookout station.
The tree received its name from Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, who participated in the construction by drilling holes for climbing pegs.
The Department of Biodiversity has closed climbing access in 2023 for structural improvements, with plans to create a new in-canopy platform.
Before its closure, only twenty percent of climbers reached the top platform, as the ascent required climbing 153 metal pegs without safety harnesses.
Location: Western Australia
GPS coordinates: -34.44444,116.05861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35
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