# Gloucester Tree

> A 53 m karri used as a fire lookout since 1947; visitors can climb the metal pegs up the trunk at their own risk.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-gloucester-tree/

A 53 m karri used as a fire lookout since 1947; visitors can climb the metal pegs up the trunk at their own risk. The climb is optional and tiring, but the surrounding forest is worth a visit even from the ground.

- **Nearest town:** Pemberton, Western Australia
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -34.4709, 116.0135

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–May and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Tall Timber and the South Coast to Albany](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-wa-southern-forests-albany/)

## Nearby

- [Pemberton Tramway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-pemberton-tramway/) – 3 km
- [Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-cape-leeuwin/) – 81 km
- [Boranup Karri Forest](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-boranup-forest/) – 93 km
- [Jewel Cave](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-jewel-cave/) – 93 km

## FAQs

### Where is Gloucester Tree?

Gloucester Tree is in Pemberton, Western Australia, at GPS -34.4709, 116.0135.

### Which road trips pass Gloucester Tree?

Gloucester Tree is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Tall Timber and the South Coast to Albany.

### What is there to see near Gloucester Tree?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pemberton Tramway (3 km), Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse (81 km), Boranup Karri Forest (93 km) and Jewel Cave (93 km).

### When is the best time to visit Gloucester Tree?

The most pleasant months are usually February–May and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)