This is big tree country and it is such a contrast to the bush of the North West. Huge Jarrah and Tingle trees tower over the forest. This is a small river next to the camping ground at Snottygobble Loop. I just had to go there!
Giant Tingle tree which has been hollowed out by fire during the 50's - not an unusual occurrence in the forest. It stayed alive because the living part is just beneath the bark. It is possible to walk inside it is so large. There was a similar tree down the road which you could drive a car into. So many people posed with their cars, even campers, that the delicate root system was damaged and the unthinkable happened - it fell down! This trees roots are protected on the outer side of the trunk by a board-walk, just visible in the picture.
Contrasting burnt and living material
The ultimate tree house. The upper platform is 60m high and is named after a Welshman - Dave Evans who is a notable tree lover in the area. Usually these trees are used for fire spotting and the method of climbing is walking up metal stakes rammed into the wood as a ladder. This however is more for tourist purposes.
Big Brook Dam
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