Tsitsikamma Big Tree
Big Tree
A giant Outeniqua yellowwood about 36 meters tall and roughly 800 years old, reached by a short walk along a forest boardwalk.
The Big Tree stands beside the N2 highway next to Storms River village. It is an Outeniqua yellowwood, known in South Africa as yellowwood, which is a symbol of the country's national tree. The tree is about 36.6 meters tall and estimated to be around 800 years old. From the parking area, a boardwalk leads to it in about 5 minutes. A forest loop called the Ratel Trail, about one hour long, also starts here. A small entrance fee is charged. It is a good stop of half an hour on the way to the Storms River Mouth or the bungee jump.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour
- Storms River Mouth, Tsitsikamma
- Bloukrans Bridge Bungy
- Nature's Valley
- Birds of Eden
- Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary
- Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
- Keurbooms River Nature Reserve