The Gollum Tree — Attraction in Greater Brisbane

It's certainly interesting, I had to do some research afterwards and was surprised to find the artist who made it is a mystery, nobody knows who transformed this Norfolk pine tree into what it is today. It appeared December 2013 when a large section of bark was removed from the tree and a door was found in its place.

The door itself is a little under 2 metres tall with blue eyes peaking out of the door and a small door in the bottom left in which you can see a Gollum toy from the lord of the rings through its door window. There's also a metal sign on the door that inscribes, "this tree may now unfold a secret thus far untold. So shake about, wiggle thy bum he may then speak to the chosen one". Maybe it's a clue as to who made it, or maybe its just some fun magic for children's...

A quirky and creative piece of artwork that's very easy to miss when walking by. It's located off the main path, with the Google geolocation being pretty helpful. Supposedly the artist remains a mystery, but it's a good point of interest especially for...

3 stars given because sadly this little 'attraction' has been vandalized. The little plaque, brass doorknobs and a wrought iron hinge are gone. Whether Nature's stormy weather or Light-fingered idiots are the culprits, its sad to see it...