Gloucester Tree
The Gloucester Tree is a giant karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor) tree located in the Gloucester National Park of Western Australia. The tree is 61 metres (200 ft) tall, and a major tourist attraction to the town of Pemberton. It is part of a group of karri tree towers open to the public. The other two being the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree and the Diamond Tree. It is the world's second tallest fire-lookout tree, second only to the Bicentennial Tree. It was named after Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester.
| Gloucester Tree | |
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The Gloucester Tree being climed in 2005 | |
| Species | Karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor) |
| Coordinates | 34°26′40″S 116°3′31″E |
| Height | 61 m (200 ft) |
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