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Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree

Coordinates: 34°29′35″S 115°58′22″E / 34.49309°S 115.97281°E / -34.49309; 115.97281
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Comparative perspective of a hand and a car from the lookout

The Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree, a 75 m (246 ft) tall karri tree, was pegged for climbing to celebrate Australia's bicentenary in 1988.[1] The tree is located within Warren National Park in southwestern Australia.[2] Although it has been used as a fire lookout, the tree is mainly used as a tourist attraction.[3] The lookout platform is reached by climbing 165 metal spikes hammered into the trunk.[1]

The Bicentennial Tree is one of three lookout trees, along with the Diamond and Gloucester Tree, which remain climbable by tourists. All three trees are located near Pemberton, Western Australia.[1]

Looking down at the climbing spikes about halfway to the top

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Pemberton's Fire Lookout Climbing Trees". Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Warren National Park". Department of Parks and Wildlife. Government of Western Australia. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree". About Australia. Retrieved 5 March 2015.

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