Every boab tree is unique. They have character and personality as you would expect of such an ancient creature. Some individual boab trees are 1500 years old and older, which makes them the oldest living beings in Australia, and puts them amongst the oldest in the world. Aboriginals used the giants as shelter, food and medicine. For the white settlers they served as easily recognisable land marks and meeting points, and not to forget as impromptu prison cells. The Australian boab tree (Adansonia gregorii) is related to the Madagascan and African Adansonia species known as baobabs. Like its relatives it is sometimes called a "bottle tree", but we locals refer to the trees as just boabs. There are two theories about how boab trees arrived in Australia. One says the seeds have floated here from Africa and spread from the coast. The other theory suggests boabs might have survived from the time when Africa and Australia were both still part of one continent, the ancient Gondwana, 65 million years ago. A mature boab tree is a sight to behold. Though not exceptionally high, up to 15 metres, they appear huge. The name bottle tree relates to the swollen trunk that can reach a massive girth of up to 20 metres. The boab is a very slow growing tree and it takes many hundred if not thousand years to grow into one of those impressive specimen. The images below show boab trees at different ages, 5, 50 and 500 years

It is awesome to see a huge giant sized age old tree that has been transported on a massive vehicle with live roots and planted in this new location. It survived !!!

Originated from Kimberley region of Western Australia, this large boab tree, Gija Jumulu is one of the most beautiful sight of Kings Park. As one of the oldest living beings, every boab tree is unique and is a sight to behold. Living for more than 1000 years old, every part of this Boab tree is so full of life, hope and perseverance. Must visit.

Everything about this tree is incredible, shape the history and how it was ported to here

This is a stunning boab tree located within Kings Park. There are lovely views of the Swan River. There is also some fantastic and informative signs about Western Australian history surrounding the area. There is also a public drink fountain located here.

Historic 750 year old tree. Very interesting journey also documented at the site. Located in Kings Park.

This tree looks very dead! Great view of the river!!!!

Interesting nature, though not the biggest tree you can see. It is old though

Walking from the closest parking lot the boab tree is at the entry to the "walk over" The whole area has been well laid out which juxtapose with the Swan River and the city background. The walk over is an easy walk, maybe 1.5 kilometres doing a round trip from the parking area and is more than accessible for people both big & small, young & old who require wheeled chairs.

Went at night and it was the main attraction, even outshining the city lights. Beautiful tree in Kings Park. There are lots of walks that start from the Boab tree, and all are a beautiful mix of city life and amazing bushland. Worth a visit, day or night!

EnjoyedxLightscape event. Very crowded and almost impossible to turn back if you didnt want to continue. Had to park miles away. The light show itself was lovely, pity the weather wasnt good, got drenched. My recommendation...go and see it but be early for decent parking. Take a raincoat and warm clothes. Some food fans at beginning of the walk.

Breathtaking sight from the famous tree transported from the north of Australia.

Always a great place to visit, with plenty of varied walks to find each time you go there

This tree is only one of the magnificent trees that you can see at the garden. To walk around the Botanical Garden is something that you shouldn’t skip.

Let's all spare the superlatives and be real...it's a tree. A unique tree for this part of the world, but still a tree. There's no need to take a pilgrimage here, or to stop and examine the tree for more than a minute.

I expected a bigger one but it is a nice boab with a singular story.

Reminds one of traveling up around the far north of western Australia... bottle tree

Awesome tree, in size and age. The marks on the trunk are temporary and good health is returning to the biggest boab tree around!

Beautiful gardens and beautiful views best to go spring.

If you are visiting Western Australia Kings Park is a must. The gardens are magnificent showing off the many wonderful native flowers of Australia. The open space of lawns and trees make it perfect for a picnic. The view back to the city over the water is beautiful. We attended prior to ANZAC day and a field of hand made poppies were planted representing a flower for every Australian soldier who had fallen. Plenty of parking and food outlets. Of course the trip to the park is not complete without seeing the beautiful Boab Tree that stands tall and proud. A magnificent tree in a magnificent park.

A magnificent boab brought my road to Kings Park from the Kimberley.

Beautiful place, should go there. Thanks peace

Big ol tree