Quoting from the Friends of Tawa Bush Reserves' website: "The Earp Macrocarpa 'Bucket Tree' at Tawa's southern end probably needs no introduction (except to newcomers to the district). It was planted about 1870 in front of the old Earp homestead, which once stood where the restaurant stands today. The tree was trimmed to its present shape by a Mr Frederick Westbury, who came out from England and went to work for Mr Earp. The magnificent tree, which towers above its fellows, is Tawa's most famous landmark and has been declared an official Historic Place."

This shot was taken at 7.50pm on Wednesday, 30th January 2008.

For earlier pics of Tawa's bucket tree, click here.  More pics here.