Gloucester National Park — Attraction in Pemberton

Located within easy reach of Margaret River, the Gloucester National Park boasts one of the tallest trees in the southern hemisphere. The park consists of typical karri forest with the tallest having a history as a fire watch lookout. Reasonably fit tourists are able to climb the 50+ metre “Spike Ladder” to get a fantastic view above the forest canopy. Obviously this is not accessible for visitors with mobility limitations but the paths are level and an easy walk for those untroubled by a gravel surface. This may be challenging for unassisted...

Have a bit of adrenaline pumped in as you climb up the tallest tree in the national park for the views of thick forests all around you and straight up to the ocean. It's a different experience in itself during your tour. Close to it is a small but hearty town of Pemberton (home to the WA famous artist Guy Grey Smith, who spent last years of his life in this beautiful town inspired by huge Karri trees in surroundings). Stay and relax in Karri valley...

30 years ago, it didn't look that high, lol. No more climbing is possible anymore. Not looking good with the huge amount of stakes drilled and hammered into the trunk. Now it actually looks like a type of torture to a tree. As awesome as it was in the early 90s, it looks pretty uncomfortable to me now. Maybe someone can make a video of it all the way to the top as an example of the things...