Herbig Family Tree
A giant hollow red gum near Springton that sheltered the pioneering Herbig family in the 1850s, now a heritage landmark.
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Herbig Family Tree - frequently asked questions
What is the Herbig Family Tree?
The Herbig Family Tree is a giant hollow red gum near Springton in the Barossa high country. In the 1850s, German pioneer Friedrich Herbig and his family lived inside the hollow trunk before building a cottage nearby.
Can you visit the Herbig Family Tree?
Yes. The tree stands in a small free reserve at Springton with interpretive signs telling the Herbig family's story. It is open to the public and a popular stop on heritage drives through the southern Barossa.
How old is the Herbig Family Tree?
The red gum is estimated to be several hundred years old. The Herbig family sheltered in its hollow trunk from around 1855 while establishing their farm in the area.
Image credits
- Trunk hollow in Eucalyptus tereticornis 7th Brigade Park Chermside P1130074.jpg by John Robert McPherson , CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons