Left Denmark this morning and came through to Pemberton, only about 188 kms. We came here because we wanted to see the Gloucester tree. We drove through completely different scenery today, lots of forests with enormous trees. Some of the countryside we drove through today reminded us of the English countryside. It was very lush and green. The roads through from Denmark to Pemberton were quite narrow and very undulating.
We are fascinated with the height of some of the trees and the way they are so upright. We arrived here at lunchtime so we had some lunch then we set off for Gloucester National Park, where the Gloucester tree is situated. The tree is a 61 metre tall Karri tree and I wouldn't like to think what the girth of the tree measures. The Gloucester tree was originally used as a fire spotting tree - metal pegs have been inserted into the trunk to form a ladder to the top. There is a platform at the top that the fire spotter would use to look around the area. Apparently the view from the top is incredible. Neither Graham or I attempted the climb, there were lots of people around and lots climbing the tree. Had there been a few less people I many have attempted it. Lots of our favourite tourists, who took over the show as usual. There were also some very pretty birds around this area and although there were notices not to feed them, guess who was feeding them (yes our favourite tourists).
We then drove to Warren National Park where yet another very tall Karri tree is situated, this one is 75 metres tall. It is called the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree. Once again this has the metal pegs and you can climb it. On this one there is a platform half way up.
On then to Cascade Falls, a pretty waterfall in the Gloucester National Park.
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| Gloucester Tree (just kidding I didn't really climb it). |
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| Gloucester Tree |
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| Cascade Falls |
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| Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree |
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