Climb a Lookout Tree
Every kid climbs a tree at some point. Well, here’s a tree for adults, 250-years old and poking 75-metres into the Western Australia sky. After scampering up 165 thin poles to the viewing platform, gaze upon forests of old growth karri, some of the world’s tallest hardwoods. The Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree in Western Australia’s Warren National Park is just the sort of quirky adventure that belongs on our bucket list: thrilling, beautiful, and an excuse to explore another magnificent part of the world.
Length of Trip : 2-4 hours, depending on your nerves and physical ability.
Cost :
There is no cost to enter the park and climb the tree. Worth noting: Nobody has ever died climbing the lookout trees, but there have been two heart attacks.
Best time to go : Open year round
Wheelchair friendly : No
Family friendly : I'd suggest teenagers only.
Where to eat :
Pemberton:
Holy Smoke
Foragers
Jarrah Jacks
Official Site :
Pemberton Tourism: Climbing the Big Trees
Where to Stay :
Pemberton:
Stonebarn
Forest Lodge Resort
Karri Valley Resort
Getting There :
Warren National Park and the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree are accessible via the Old Vasse Road, about a 15-minute drive from the town of Pemberton. Pemberton is a 3hr 45 minute drive south from the city of Perth. Highway 1 traces the coastline with some gorgeous beaches to stop and explore.
Note from Robin :
There are two other famous fire lookouts you can climb in the area, the Gloucester Tree in Gloucester National Park, and the Diamond Tree. Both are located a short drive from Pemberton, as part of the 86km scenic Karri Forest Explorer Drive. There is no charge to climb the Dave Evans Bi-Centennial Tree, but you should only attempt it if you’re feeling particularly adventurous. Or you happen to be the Edge in U2, in which case, you kinda have to do it, right Dave?
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