A mysterious door appeared in one of Scarborough Beachโs beautiful Norfolk Pine trees โ and local legend has it that Gollum, of Lord of the Rings fame, is residing inside!
Brisbane Kids and Lord of the Rings enthusiasts will love examining this magical door and imagining who might live inside.
Perhaps the best part of this story is that no one knows who installed this piece of art, or why. But its thought to have appeared early in 2014.
Whatever the reason, it has become a well-loved and precious (get it?) feature of beautiful Scarborough and even has its own Facebook page and dedicated following.
Finding which tree contains the door is part of the fun. Park near the Scarborough Beach Park, have a play in the fully fenced playground then venture along the waterfront to check the tree trucks for the tiny door. (TIP: It’s between the playground and the jumping pillow).
While You Are in the Area
The Gollum Tree is definitely worth a visit, particularly as it is located next to Scarborough Beach Park with playground, barbecues, beach and lots more to keep the whole family entertained.
A little further down the road is Rotary Park in Redcliffe and of course the sparkling waters of Settlement Cove Lagoon..
For something a little more relaxing take a stroll along the waterfront., maybe have a game on he giant chess board or enjoy a picnic.
How to Get Here
The Gollum Tree is located on Landsborough Parade in Scarborough.
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