Gija Jumulu facts for kids
Gija Jumulu is a very special boab tree. It was moved an amazing 3,200 kilometers (about 2,000 miles) from a place called Telegraph Creek in Western Australia all the way to Kings Park in Perth. This was the longest journey ever for a tree of its size!
The tree was moved because a new road bridge was being built for the Great Northern Highway. It was carefully replanted in Kings Park on July 20, 2008. You can find it at the Two Rivers Lookout.
What is Gija Jumulu?
This huge tree weighs about 36 tonnes. That's like 6 adult elephants! Experts believe it is around 750 years old.
The name Gija Jumulu comes from the local Gija people who live near Warmun. 'Jumulu' is their word for boab trees. Boab trees are known for living a very long time, sometimes up to 2,000 years!
The Tree's Journey and Healing
During its long trip south, the tree got a little bit of damage on one side of its trunk. Some of its bark started to rot because of this.
Tree experts, called arborists, at Kings Park carefully removed the damaged parts. They expect the tree to heal completely over time. By 2016, the tree was checked and found to be healthy and strong.
