
Artist impression Gloucester tree
The Gloucester Tree was closed to climbing in 2023 when an engineering assessment identified structural issues with the platform at the top of the tree.
As part of the Cook Labor Government’s Outdoor Adventure Tourism package, $3 million is being invested in these trees to upgrade the platforms and reopen the trees to climbing.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is working closely with engineers, arborists and other specialists to design and construct an upper tree canopy experience at Bicentennial Tree and an in-canopy platform at the Gloucester tree over the next 12 to 18 months.
While we take care of these much-loved trees, check out the thrilling Aerial Adventure Pemberton high ropes course for some adrenalin packed fun!
In other good news, the Bicentennial Tree in Warren National Park is open for climbing to the first platform which is 20m above the forest floor.
Work completed
- removal of previous Gloucester Tree and Bicentennial Tree structures
- tree health inspections and retrenchment pruning on Gloucester and Bicentennial Tree
- new Gloucester Tree platform design completed
- new Gloucester Tree construction contract awarded
Work underway
- Gloucester Tree and platform fabrication
- Bicentennial Tree design development