Prison Boab Tree
Derby, Western Australia
A huge hollow boab by the Great Northern Highway south of Derby, estimated to be well over a thousand years old. In the 1890s it was used as an overnight holding place for Aboriginal prisoners being walked to Derby, a sobering stop.
- Nearest town
- Derby, Western Australia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- -17.3680, 123.6350
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Hot in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Prison Boab Tree?
Prison Boab Tree is in Derby, Western Australia, at GPS -17.3680, 123.6350.
Which road trips pass Prison Boab Tree?
Prison Boab Tree is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Great Northern Highway: Broome to Kununurra, Gibb River Road: Derby to Kununurra and West Kimberley: Windjana, Tunnel Creek and Geikie.
What is there to see near Prison Boab Tree?
Places worth a stop nearby: Derby Jetty and King Sound tides (8 km), Horizontal Falls (Garaanngaddim) (116 km), Windjana Gorge (Bandilngan) (142 km) and Windjana Gorge Campground (143 km).
When is the best time to visit Prison Boab Tree?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Hot in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)