Destination Profile - Pemberton, Western Australia
335 km south of Perth lies the town of Pemberton, surrounded by giant forest, rolling farmland and wineries.
The 'Kingdom of the Karri' is home to the most spectacular hardwood forests in Western Australia. It nestles in a valley surrounded by forest, farmland and troutstocked streams.
The Gloucester Tree, in Gloucester National Park, is probably Western Australia's most famous karri tree. This 60-metre-high giant towers above the forest surrounding Pemberton. In the past, foresters maintained a regular fire lookout from its lofty crown. Today, visitors climb to the cabin in its upper branches for sensational views of the surrounding karri forest.
Since its construction, the Gloucester Tree has captured the imagination of thousands of visitors to the karri country. A survey taken in 1963 revealed that 3000 people had climbed the tree in that year. As its popularity continued to grow, the original wooden cabin was demolished in 1973 because its timber was deteriorating. It was replaced with a steel and aluminium cabin and visitors' gallery.
The township of Pemberton offers a tranquil woodland setting and as you would expect is the home to many wood turners and artists using the medium of wood.
This destination is part of the Western Wedge Safari Australian Adventure.
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