Eucalyptus House

10/03/2026

Updating the upstairs bathroom and toilet.
New hand basin, mirror and all the woodwork and walls repainted to provide a fresh clean look.

23/01/2026

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The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is hopeful the Gloucester Tree will reopen to climbers in a couple of months.

The 61-metre-tall tree in Pemberton has been closed to the public since 2023 as work is carried out to make it safe. It was scheduled to reopen for the New Year but will remain closed possibly until Easter.

Executive Director of Parks and Visitor Services Rod Annear says the complicated project has taken more time than expected.

"So, it involves a fairly high degree of complexity in installing the structure so we can protect the tree, make sure we give it its best chance of having a long life and also to meet some strict engineering and safety requirement," said Mr Annear.

"We've got a reasonably high degree of confidence the work will be completed by the end of March, so that will be in time for Easter - but there is still significant customisation required to fix the platform in place once we get it there."

Cecile Leclere and her husband Adrien opened their business Aerial Adventures right next to the tree shortly before it closed. She said although they sympathise with the process, they can't help but be disappointed with another opening delay.

However, Ms Leclere told Stan Shaw on ABC South West Breakfast despite being closed, the tree remains a hugely popular attraction.

"We've actually got people coming, even though they know it's closed, just to see it, just to talk about it," said Ms Leclere.

"It's very much in the heart of locals and internationals - I've had some people from overseas telling they climbed it 40 years ago and they still come back and see it, and they know it's closed but they want to show their kids and grandkids... it really is a star."

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13/12/2025

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿🌲

DBCA has been busy working with arborists and contractors getting the iconic Gloucester Tree ready for climbing again – and we’re almost there! It’s been a long but thorough process, and we appreciate everyone’s patience. We have worked diligently to save this climbing adventure so it can be enjoyed for future generations, while preserving the tree’s health and longevity.

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙪𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙬?
We’ve made great progress in preparing the tree, including replacing the climbing mesh and pegs and building the platform offsite. We recently inspected the platform fabrication, and some final refinements are being completed.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙨?
Once fabrication is complete, the platform will be transported to site for installation.

The contractor will meet with our specialist arborist to confirm the best method for securing the structure to the tree and lifting it into the canopy, ensuring the tree’s health and contractor safety are a top priority. Then, an engineer will inspect everything before opening, and once certified, the tree will be ready for climbers!

While we can’t confirm an exact reopening date yet, every step brings us closer to welcoming climbers back early in the new year.

In the meantime, the Aerial Adventure Pemberton high ropes course is open and ready for thrill-seekers!

📸Artist impression of the new Gloucester Tree platform

24/10/2025

24/10/2025

Trout fishing

21/06/2025

Come climb the Gloucester Tree later this year.


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CLIMBING ICON TO REOPEN 🌳

Good news for fans of the Gloucester Tree – the iconic climbing tree in Pemberton is expected to reopen by the end of the year!

Structural issues and safety concerns saw the tree closed to the public in 2023.

Manjimup’s Precision Contracting has since been selected to construct a new lookout platform at the tree.

The new viewing platform will sit 37 metres off the ground, a much lower height compared to the previous 61-metre platform.

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19/02/2025

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For the first time in the 38-year history of The Pemberton Tramway Company, the tram will be departing from the station platform tomorrow at 10:30am!!!

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This would not have been possible without our Community Small Grants Funding, which has further improvements to follow.

Many thanks to Greg Gibellini and Adam Lilley for their ongoing efforts at the tramway and also to our special guests Trevor Freeth and Phil McConaghy. Trevor and Phil's experience in railways and engineering was instrumental in bringing these modifications to life.

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Join us for history in the making on Thursday 20th February.

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All aboard! 📣 🎟

18/02/2025

The Karri forest is a magnificent location to walk and enjoy the giant Karri trees.
Eucalyptus diversicolor is the tallest tree that grows in Western Australia.
It is a tall forest tree that typically grows to a height of 10–60 m (33–197 ft) but can reach as high as 90 m (300 ft), making it the tallest tree in Western Australia and one of the tallest in the world.[5][6][7] As of February 2019, the tallest known living karri is just over 80 m (260 ft) tall.

There are numerous places to walk and enjoy the Karri trees in the Southern Forests.
Pemberton Forest Park Pemberton town.
Gloucester National Park, Pemberton
Gloucester Lookout Tree Pemberton
Big Brook Dam, Pemberton
Karri Valley - Lake Beedelup, Pemberton
Beedelup Falls, Pemberton
Hawke National Park
D’Entrecasteaux National Park
Bibbulmum Track in the Southern Forests
Munda Biddi Trail in the Southern Forests
Four Aces, Manjimup
Glenroan Pool, Manjimup
One Tree Bridge, Manjimup
Warren National Park - Bicentennial Lookout tree, Pemberton
Mt Chudalup, Northcliffe
Lane Poole Falls, Northcliffe
Lake Katherine, Quinninup

There are two climbing lookout trees.
Gloucester Lookout Tree 62 metres &
Bicentennial Lookout Tree 68 metres.

https://www.pembertonvisitor.com.au/what-to-do/nature-national-park

https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/tourism-region/pemberton

03/01/2025

Bring your mountain bike to enjoy the stunning Karri forests in Pemberton.

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20/12/2024

No fires over the summer with hot weather forecast and dry forests, stay safe.

22/11/2024

Filming is underway in Pemberton now, very exciting.

Currently filming in Western Australia's South West region, the second season of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning ABC series continues to delve into the early years of Detective Jay Swan.