Its reputation proceeds it as an epic fire-lookout tree to admire for its height and girth, or a daring opportunity to test your vertigo and your fitness. The tree climb is closed in wet or windy conditions, but read the visitors book and you'll hear many tales of woe once climbers get to the top and realise they need to go back down the twisty ladder again, backwards.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
12.01 MILES
To discover how the world's most expensive produce is harvested, follow your nose to the Truffle & Wine Co. Join a 2½-hour truffle hunt with the clever…
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One Tree Bridge & Glenoran Pool
17.4 MILES
In a forest clearing 22km from Manjimup are the remains of One Tree Bridge. It was constructed from a single karri log carefully felled to span the width…
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17.65 MILES
These four 300-plus-year-old karri trees sit in a straight line; stand directly in front and they disappear into one. There's a short loop walk through…
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Pemberton Fine Woodcraft Gallery
1.35 MILES
In lush gardens, this small gallery has truly exquisite pieces for sale, all mastercrafted from salvaged timber. Even if a table isn't going to fit in…
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9.55 MILES
Nine kilometres south of Manjimup along the South Western Hwy is the Diamond Tree Lookout. Metal spikes allow you to climb this 52m karri, and there's a…
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15.41 MILES
Located in town this park has a little lake, an excellent playground for kids including an incredibly tall slide, plus a tiny museum and logging…
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4.2 MILES
A showcase of big trees from all around the world. Pick up a Karri Forest Explorer map from the Pemberton visitor centre.
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22.62 MILES
The 535-sq-km Shannon National Park is on the South Western Hwy, 53km south of Manjimup. Until 1968 Shannon was the site of Western Australia's biggest…
Nearby West Coast Australia attractions
1. Pemberton Fine Woodcraft Gallery
1.35 MILES
In lush gardens, this small gallery has truly exquisite pieces for sale, all mastercrafted from salvaged timber. Even if a table isn't going to fit in…
4.2 MILES
A showcase of big trees from all around the world. Pick up a Karri Forest Explorer map from the Pemberton visitor centre.
9.55 MILES
Nine kilometres south of Manjimup along the South Western Hwy is the Diamond Tree Lookout. Metal spikes allow you to climb this 52m karri, and there's a…
12.01 MILES
To discover how the world's most expensive produce is harvested, follow your nose to the Truffle & Wine Co. Join a 2½-hour truffle hunt with the clever…
15.41 MILES
Located in town this park has a little lake, an excellent playground for kids including an incredibly tall slide, plus a tiny museum and logging…
6. One Tree Bridge & Glenoran Pool
17.4 MILES
In a forest clearing 22km from Manjimup are the remains of One Tree Bridge. It was constructed from a single karri log carefully felled to span the width…
17.65 MILES
These four 300-plus-year-old karri trees sit in a straight line; stand directly in front and they disappear into one. There's a short loop walk through…
22.62 MILES
The 535-sq-km Shannon National Park is on the South Western Hwy, 53km south of Manjimup. Until 1968 Shannon was the site of Western Australia's biggest…