Height
5 meters (sculpture of tree)
Year Built
1980
Address
Brockman Street, Pemberton, WA 6260
The Lowdown
The Big Jarrah at Pemberton celebrates the magnificent jarrah forests that once covered much of Western Australia's southwest. These ancient trees can live for hundreds of years, growing up to 40 meters tall with dense, termite-resistant timber that was highly prized by early loggers. The Pemberton region became famous for its fire lookout trees - karri trees with climbing pegs hammered into their trunks. The Big Jarrah honors the forest giants that define this region and the ongoing balance between timber industry heritage and forest conservation.
Did you know?
"The Gloucester Tree is 61 meters tall"
History
Jarrah forests once covered over 2 million hectares of southwest WA. The timber industry developed in the late 1800s, and Pemberton became a logging center. The Big Jarrah honors this heritage and the forests that remain.
More Fun Facts
- •Jarrah trees can live for 500 years
- •The timber is naturally termite-resistant
- •Pemberton has three fire lookout trees to climb
- •The Gloucester Tree is 61 meters tall
- •Jarrah timber was exported worldwide
Visiting Tips
- 💡Climb the Gloucester Tree for amazing views
- 💡The Bicentennial Tree is another climbing option
- 💡Take the Pemberton Tramway through the forest
- 💡Visit local wineries - Margaret River is nearby
- 💡The forests are spectacular after rain
Opening Hours
Outdoor attraction accessible at all times.
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