The Gloucester Tree in Western Australia is Open Again

The article is written by Madigan Landry.

It is from ABC South West WA.

The topic is travel and tourism.

It was published on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 8:34 am.

A man is standing on the new platform of the Gloucester Tree, which is now open for climbers after three years.

In short, the Gloucester Tree is open again.

Tourism operators are happy that the Gloucester Tree in South West WA is open again after it closed suddenly in 2023.

Now, visitors can only climb 37 meters up the tree, not 61 meters like before.

The Gloucester Tree in WA's South West is open again, and tourism operators are very happy.

People could climb the tree over the weekend, even though bad weather stopped the official opening party.

The tree used to let people climb 61 meters high without a harness, but now they can only go 37 meters high.

When people get to the top, they can stand on a new platform and look out at the forest.

Tourists can now climb the Gloucester Tree to a new platform.

For a long time, the Gloucester Tree and another tree were big attractions for visitors in Pemberton and nearby areas.

The tree was closed in 2023 because it was not safe and had some structural problems, so the authorities ordered it to be fixed.

Climbing the tree is a special experience for tourists.

Graeme Dearle, the president of the Pemberton Visitors Centre, said the town's tourism industry will benefit a lot from the tree's reopening.

The Gloucester tree in WA's South West is a popular place for tourists to visit.

Graeme Dearle is very excited about what the Gloucester Tree will do for the tourism industry and the people it will attract.

Mr Dearle said the tree's closure affected the tourism industry and the community.

Graeme Dearle is happy the tree has finally reopened for visitors.

The longer the tree was closed, the less important it became.

Climbing the Gloucester Tree is a big attraction for the region.

When you grow up in the area with an attraction like the Gloucester Tree, it becomes a special experience, and seeing it closed was a big loss.

The town and surrounding area have been trying to attract tourists, especially foodies, for over a decade, as they move away from the timber industry.

The views from the tree are amazing.

Donelle Buegge, the president of the Shire of Manjimup, said the view from the top of the tree is unbeatable.

Donelle Buegge says the views from the tree's platform are incredible.

It is a great view, and watching the sunrise through the trees is amazing.

Pemberton is trying to change from its timber industry roots.

Donelle Buegge said the tree is a connection between the town's old timber industry and its new focus on tourism.

It was published on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 8:34 am.

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