Wolpole

On our travels to Albany we stopped over night at Walpole where we were able to climb a 65m Gloucester Tree in the Gloucester National Park. Without thinking Marc started to race up the tree quickly followed by Evie, Jack and Ned. I stayed to take photos, was going to climb but chickened out, once I seen Marc stop to rethink his decision whether to continue or not. He had no choice because the boys were determined to get to the top, Marc questioned the boys, are you sure you’re alright, they assured him they were fine. Halfway Evie decided to climb down. After all it was not the safest of activities to do, there were rio bars sticking out the side to form a ladder. (Can’t believe you’re still allowed to climb such a tree with all the OHS issues.) In the 1930’s and 40’s the tree was used as a fire lookout.

The Walpole Caravan Park was an ideal place to stay, set amongst the trees in the bush. To top it off it was pancake Sunday, which the kids obviously enjoyed immensely.

 

We were also able to do the Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk just outside Denmark. It was facinating to see such large trees, both tall and wide, many being hundreds of years old.