Baobab Western Australia Derby

Boab Prison Tree

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(167) · Jail & prison in Derby, Australia
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The Baobab Prison Tree, Derby is a 1,500-year-old, large hollow Adansonia gregorii tree 6 kilometres south of Derby, Western Australia with a girth of …

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Aug 6, 2024
The Boab tree was great to see but such a sad history in the treatment of Indigenous people in those early days. The tree is fenced off and can easily be photographed but a couple of older people dec…Full review by Michelle W
Jun 17, 2024
This is from Australia's past where they used this tree to keep the Aborigines locked up. Quite a sad past we had. It is a very old tree with so much history. Very interesting and worth the drive.Full review by Puppycatbrisvegas
May 18, 2022
Just outside of Derby is the turnoff for the Prison Tree. Drive into the carpark and there it is just to your right. No hiking required. It is a very big tree but unfortunately there is a fence ar…Full review by Barbara L

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