About this place
The Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree is the tallest of two fire lookout trees that are open to the public in the Pemberton area. It was pegged in 1988 as part of Australia’s bicentennial celebrations. Although it was built for visitors to climb and appreciate, it has been used on occasions as a fire lookout when the aircraft were unable to fly.
Steel rungs are pegged around the tree to form a spiral ladder that leads to a lookout at the top, with stunning views of the sprawling forest canopy.
If you’d prefer to keep your feet on the ground, there is a wooden deck with bench seating at the bottom of the tree. The path to the deck is a flat, dirt trail with some natural debris and is accessible for wheelchair users.
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
Gallery
View out looking over the Karri forest canopy
View from the cabin at the top of the Bicentennial Tree
Facilities
Toilet
Activities
Bushwalking
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Warren National Park.