Inscription by Gregory’s party on the trunk of the Boab tree. The inscription reads: July 2nd 1856.

Gregory’s Tree, Timber Creek

Gregory’s Tree has historical and social significance.

It’s a living monument to the exploration of the north of Australia, in particular the North Australia Expedition led by Augustus Charles Gregory in 1855-56. The tree, a boab (Adansonia gregorii), marks the area of Gregory’s ‘entrenchment camp’ from October 1855 to July 1856 and still bears inscriptions noting the date of arrival and departure from the camp.

The boab species was first described by Ferdinand Von Mueller, botanist for the expedition and one of the foremost botanists in Australia, who named the species in honour of the expedition leader.

Gregory’s Tree has special signficance to the local Ngaringman people and is registered as a Sacred Site.

Information
Map

Entry cost

Free entry

Facilities

Carpark
Picnic Area

Activities

Birdwatching
Scenic Drives
Walks

Accessibility

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss. Caters for people who use a wheelchair.