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Walking on Top of Trees

Ever wondered what flying birds really see in the middle of a forest? You can get a genuine bird's-eye view in southwest Australia at the aptly-named Tree Top Walk. Easily found on the road between the towns of Denmark and Walpole, the series of bridges make a loop around and over some spectacular old forest in the Walpole-Nornalup National Park.

But don't start climbing around on top of the forest if you have any kind of fear of heights. Although promoters make a big deal out of the fact that this structure is built to be especially stable and secure--and even wheelchair accessible--it still does its fair share of wobbling. Signs at each platform warn that they can hold only 20 people, and that each span between a platform is only safe for 10. The view is definitely spectacular, but life as a bird would be a lot easier. Or watch their Virtual Tree Top Walk to get half the fun with half the fear.

[Photo: sarcasticmac]