Pemberton
Pemberton is approximately midway between Augusta and Albany and makes an excellent base for 4 WD touring the nearby D'entrecasteaux National Park to the south. The spectacular wildflower dispalys are renowned in this part of Western Australia.
The Gloucester Tree is the worlds tallest fire look out tree
and only 3km from Pemberton's Post office and has a magnificent array of
birdlife. Climbing it is definitely not for the feint hearted.
The Dave
Evans Bicentennial Tree was opened around 4 years ago as a tourist attraction
and is the tallest climbing tree in the world - 75metres tall -it does however
have a platform half way up for a breather and free gas bbqs and shelters at the
base. It is located in the Warren National Park (approx 10 min from town)
The Beedelup Falls are absolutely beautiful- over 100 metres of falls and cascades with walk trails around and wheelchair access over the falls and to a look out over Lake Beedelup
The Cascades are another wonder - only 5km from town the
tram ride actually passes through and stops at the Cascades. - Enquire at the
tourist centre
Yeagarup Dunes are magnificent and an amassing phenomena -
landlocked dunes creeping through the forest, leaving devastation in its path -
4WD access only.
Warren Beach and Warren River - Mouth of the River is
accessible by 4WD only - there are tours available - however talk to the
Pemberton Tourist Centre in regards to these (Freecall 1800 671
133)
Warren River through the forest is fantastic for canoeing. (again
tours available 1800 671 133)
Big Brook Dam and Arboretum - only 5km from
town - sandy beaches - a fantastic swimming, fishing and walking spot in
regrowth forest with a wheelchair friendly walktrail around its
perimeter.
Pemberton is half way between Walpole (127km) and Augusta
(127km), Half way between Margaret River (140) and the tree top walk (140km) and
half way between Denmark (180km) and Bunbury (180km) making it an ideal place to
base yourself and explore the best we have to offer in Western Australia's
beautiful South West corner.
Bunbury
Bunbury is 110 miles south of Perth and is the second largest city in WA. Its proximity to Perth make it an ideal centre if you wish to explore further afield without travelling too far from your 'home' base. The city is located on Bunbury Harbour which is on the sweeping Geographe Bay and adjacent to Koombana Bay. Bunbury is one of the best places in Australia to see and even swim with tame but nevertheless wild dolphins which regularly swim in to Koombana Beach. Whales can also be spotted nearby depending on the time in their migration season. West Australia is also home to several wineries some of which are based near Bunbury and open to visitors. The town has several excellent galleries, arts and craft centres and is the origin for many excursions to explore the beautiful surrounding region. There is a wide range of accommodation of all standards.