The photo shows part of the base of a Red Tingle, Eucalyptus Jacksonii; no other Eucalypt attains a greater girth.
The pictured example is not as “obese” as the nearby “Giant Tingle Tree”, but it is also several hundred years old, and massive.
All visitors to the Walpole Wilderness should drive up Hilltop Road, and take at least one of its forest walks; this location is at least as rewarding as The Valley of the Giants, but is much less-visited.
The forests are wonderful at any time of year, but especially so in winter.
Click this for much more information on the Giant Tingle Tree Walk, with map, & many photos.
(The Life of Py is an excellent blog. “Py” is Mark Pybus. His two books – Best Walks of South Coast WA & Best Walks of South West WA – can be purchased here)
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