About Prison Boab Tree
The Prison Boab Tree is a large hollow Australian boab (Adansonia gregorii) located about 7 kilometres south of Derby in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Estimated to be around 1,500 years old with a girth of about 14 metres, it is notable for its massive trunk and hollow interior. Situated beside the Derby Highway, it is a well-known roadside attraction protected by a fence with interpretive signage for visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, ancient boab tree standing in open savannah beside the Derby Highway, enclosed by a protective fence. The tree has a broad, bottle-shaped trunk with a hollow interior visible from outside the fence. The site includes interpretive signs explaining its natural features and history, a small parking area and flat ground for viewing and photography. There is no entry into the tree itself.
Key highlights
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Enormous hollow Adansonia gregorii estimated to be about 1,500 years old
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Trunk girth of approximately 14 metres with visible hollow interior
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Fenced roadside site with interpretive signage about natural and historical context
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Easily accessible stop on the Derby Highway about 7 km from Derby town centre
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Photographic landmark representing Kimberley boab landscape