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