FarmI wrote:
[...]
A toally
irrelevant aside - I wonder in what way it was so like the Old
Caledonia to get that name?

From its rugged coast, it says here (Wikipee).

Have to agree with you somewhat about the Wollomi Pine, though. I
can't see what all the fuss is about. In fact, despite the obvious
resemblance, it seems that the fact is was a member of the
Araucariaceae was hidden for quite some time.

I'm tipping that the thing is going to be in the Leyland cypress league
pretty soon.
[...]

--
Mike.