the herbig family tree

Very less popular attraction but very interesting to see a tree in which a family lived-Herbig with his wife and 1st kid. Unimaginable how he would have spent the winters there with no shelter at all.

We passed by this place after having our lunch at the South Australian Company Store, Angaston as part of our full-day tour to Barossa Valley and were on our way to Hahndorf. Our driver guide drove to this place in about 10-15 mins and gave a short but detailed introduction of the tree and the history of the family. He actually stopped the coach at the roadside for us to take photo. As we were sitting on the left hand side, we had a good and spot on view of the tree (please see the picture). Unfortunately we didn't manage to alight the coach to take a closer view (as it was drizzling and also were rushing off to Hahndorf as it was about an hour and a half to reach there).The tree was very old indeed, centuries old and leaves started falling as it was summer, dry and warm weather. It was huge though and of course with its unique disposition and style. The earlier reviewer has given a detailed and thorough explanation on the history of this tree.You will not miss this tree along the way from Barossa and nice to stopby to take photos!

The previous reviewer hit the nail on the head.Great info for a pit stop but not worthy of a travel destination.My kids thought it was amazing and the information is plentiful :)Stop by if your driving by.

The Herbig Family Tree is a large, hollow red gum tree at Springton. It is estimated to be 300 to 500 years old. The tree was the first Australian home of 27 year old Friedrich Herbig who arrived in South Australia in 1855. In 1858 he married 18 year old Caroline Rattey and took her to live in the tree home. The first two of their 16 children were born there.Although you wouldn't travel specifically to see this, it is a interesting place to stop on the way to or from the Barossa as it reminds us of the tenacity and hardiness of all the early pioneers and grateful for what we have today.