Tall Climbing Tree

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Once used as a fire lookout, today the 61-metre high Gloucester Tree is one of Pemberton's best loved tourism attractions - sensational views from … See more

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Apr 16, 2023
Very beautiful, and nice to do a walk through the huge trees. I didn’t want to climb so probably didn’t get the full experience - my partner said the climb was great. Full review by Jeremy M
Jan 14, 2023
When we arrived we were told the Gloucester tree was closed for maintenance- whilst we were extremely disappointed the park ranger advised us we could go to The Bicentennial Tree. This was higher and… Full review by 500kryan
Oct 1, 2022
The tree was closed for the climb, which was unfortunate, but the hike through the national park was amazing. Plus it was good reading about the history of the climbing trees. The park pass also got … Full review by YourFrequentFlyer

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Date founded:1947

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What is the youngest a child may be to do the climb?
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There are no restrictions on climbing the tree. If you slip and fall, you will die or be permanently injured. The climber takes full responsibility of their own actions. If your child is too …
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There are no restrictions on climbing the tree. If you slip and fall, you will die or be permanently injured. The climber takes full responsibility of their own actions. If your child is too young to take that responsibility, let them stay on the ground and watch you.
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Can you take dogs?
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Hi Rach. The tree is in a National Park so it is unlikely you can take a dog. Most of the national parks have fairly strict laws now.
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Hi I have a tree in the garden and like to build a tree house. I like the idea with the steal bars to climb up the tree. What …
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Hi I have a tree in the garden and like to build a tree house. I like the idea with the steal bars to climb up the tree. What are the diameters of the steal bars you have on your tree stairs? I looking forward to hear from you, and have a nice holiday, Kind Regards Thomas Schneider
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Hi Thomas I would just use rope and metal bars for the "stairs" for you tree house. You could go to the nearest hardware store and pick up a set of ladder stairs made from rope and …
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Hi Thomas I would just use rope and metal bars for the "stairs" for you tree house. You could go to the nearest hardware store and pick up a set of ladder stairs made from rope and metal or aluminium bars.
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Hi , Good day to you. What is the opening hours and closing hours for Gloucester National Park and Warren National …
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Hi , Good day to you. What is the opening hours and closing hours for Gloucester National Park and Warren National Patk ? Can we visit the tree After 6pm evening ? We will be finish touring the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse not later than 4pm. According to google map , It takes about 2 hours to reach Gloucester national park . Is it far to walk from the entrance to the tree for both national park ? If we have finish visiting the trees by 6.30pm to 7pm , would it be safe to drive back to Margaret river during night time ? Thank you Regards , Brandon
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Good evening Brandon, I can't recall any barriers to stop you entering the tree surrounds but I would caution you against trying to climb it is fading light. In my view it is not a …
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Good evening Brandon, I can't recall any barriers to stop you entering the tree surrounds but I would caution you against trying to climb it is fading light. In my view it is not a dangerous climb in normal light and dry weather conditions, but it is a challenge and even in perfect conditions one would need to be relatively fit and agile. Having said that, I am in my mid seventies and had no difficulty> But would I do it in fading light - simple answer. No.
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