Walpole Lodge

17/06/2026

The South West's landmark Gloucester Tree climb will finally be reopened.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has confirmed with the ABC the tourist attraction will be open to the public from the weekend of June 27th.

Visitors have made the 61-metre-high climb up the Gloucester Tree for decades without a harness or supervision. However, the former fire lookout was closed in late 2023 due to safety concerns.

Work to redevelop the attraction began last year but after numerous delays the climb will now reopen in time for the school holidays at the redeveloped height of 37 metres.

16/06/2026

04/06/2026

02/06/2026

We are open every day from 9am to 5pm (last ticket sales at 4pm) 🌿

30/05/2026

Pin Cushion Hakea in full bloom

29/05/2026

Gary Muir from WOW Wilderness eco tours in Walpole has been recognised with WA Tourism Awards’ Local Tourism Legend Award.

He received the gong for making an exceptional and enduring contribution to the WA tourism sector over more than three decades.

Mr Muir told ABC’s WA Regional Drive program it was really exciting.

“Over half my life has been invested in establishing eco-tourism, the environment and a real sustainable future,” he said.

“You can only be a legend if you have a great team.”

🎧 Take a listen: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/wa-drive

27/05/2026

Tingles in the mist 🌬

We are open every day from 9am to 5pm (last ticket sales at 4pm) 🌿

14/06/2019

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