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The Gloucester Tree within Gloucester National Park is currently closed to climbing due to maintenance operations. The Gloucester Tree site, trails and facilities remain open.

For your safety adhere to and follow all signage and instructions from Parks and Wildlife and other staff.

For more information, please contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Pemberton office on (08) 9776 1207 or visit the Park Alerts website. 

 

Gloucester Tree Walk, Pemberton

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

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).

  • Length 6km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Return
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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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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

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

Length

6km return

Fees

National Park fees if starting at Gloucester Tree

Trail Access

Drive or bus to Pemberton.

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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When to go

All year round

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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).

Additional information

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

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets

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
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Today Apr 20, 8:54pm

17°C

Feels like 18°C

Max 21°

Min 12°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 4.144km

Wind: 9.91km/h NW

8-day forecast

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21°

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Tue

15°

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Wed

17°

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Thu

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Fri

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Sat

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Sun

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Mon

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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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