About Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree
The Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree is a 75-metre karri tree in Warren National Park, about 11 kilometres south of Pemberton in the Shire of Manjimup, Western Australia. Pegged with 165 metal spikes in 1988 to mark Australia's Bicentenary, it is the tallest of the region's three climbable fire-lookout trees. The tree features a cabin platform at 65 metres and offers forest views, representing the area's forestry and fire surveillance heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tall karri forest setting in Warren National Park with a sealed access road, car park and picnic area at the base of the tree. The 75-metre tree has metal pegs spiralling to a lookout cabin at 65 metres, historically used for fire detection. The surrounding forest offers walking trails, birdlife and interpretive signage. Climbing is currently not permitted by the Parks and Wildlife Service, but visitors can view the tree from ground level, photograph it and explore the forest surrounds.
Key highlights
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75-metre karri tree - tallest of the three Pemberton fire-lookout trees
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165 steel pegs leading to lookout cabin at 65 metres
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Located in old-growth karri forest of Warren National Park
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Pegged in 1988 for Australia's Bicentenary and named after MLA Dave Evans