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Gloucester Tree Walk, Pemberton Gloucester Tree Walk, Pemberton

Bush Walk

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Urban Walk, Trail Running
 in South West

  • 1-3 hours
  • 6 km
    • Bush Walk Class 2

      Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

This six kilometre return walk takes you from Pemberton town site to the Gloucester Tree or visa versa. The Gloucester tree is one of the world’s tallest climbable trees - and the view from the top is amazing!

The Gloucester Tree in the Gloucester National Park is only 3kms from the Post Office in Pemberton. The Gloucester Tree was chosen for a fire lookout in 1947, one of a network of lookouts built in the Karri forest between 1937 and 1952.
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This walk takes you from Pemberton town site to the Gloucester Tree or visa versa. If you are setting out from town, start from the trail head outside the Visitors Centre and follow the signs through town.  Soon you will reach the forest.  You will be walking through karri and marri forest. 

Take your time and don’t be surprised if you startle a kangaroo grazing near the track, especially early in the morning or late in the afternoon.  By taking this walk you can avoid following roads all the way to the Gloucester Tree.  Walking in the forest sure beats competing with cars and breathing exhaust.

If you are starting from the Gloucester Tree and heading for town, look for the walkers’ information then follow the well marked trail back. 

Pemberton Visitor Centre

(08) 9776 1133

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Time / Duration

Up to 1 hour one way, up to 2 hours return

Length

6km return

What To Pack

Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

Pemberton Visitors' Centre or the Gloucester Tree. Pemberton is 330km (4 hours) south of Perth.

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Trail End

Pemberton Visitors' Centre or the Gloucester Tree Pemberton

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Bush Walk

Class 2

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

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Difficulty Notes

From Pemberton to the Gloucester Tree is mostly up hill. The reverse is mostly down hill.

Facilities

Facilities available at both the Pemberton town site and the Gloucester Tree.
  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities

Best time of year

All year round

Fees

National Park fees if starting at Gloucester Tree

Trail Access

Drive or bus to Pemberton.

Prohibited Items

No pets
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1 trail goers have rated Gloucester Tree Walk, Pemberton as 4 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Donna Kirkham

Reviewed 26 Jul 2023, 9:21am

This was a nice walk through town (except for the steep uphill section according to my son!) then a paved path through the forest out to the tree. At the time the tree was closed for climbing, but it's still an enjoyable walk.

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