Around Pemberton, WA

We've been through, and camped at Pemberton a few times, finding more things to see and do each time. Here is some of what we've experienced so far.

Camping

• There are numerous camping areas available around the Pemberton area.
• We've stayed at the Pemberton Caravan Park, and Big Brook Arboretum, enjoying both.
• In searching for information, I found 4wding Australia have written a great review of Warren River Campground, and overview of things to do around Pemberton as well.

Pemberton Swimming Pool

• Easy to walk to from the Pemberton Caravan Park.
• It was too cold for swimming when we were there. But I'm guessing it could be rather popular in summer.

This way...	How deep is it?

Log bridges are always fun!	No tadpoles...

Fire Lookout Climbing Trees

• There are three trees of different heights that are able to be climbed within the Pemberton area.
• A National Parks Pass is required for vehicles to enter the National Parks where they're located. These can be obtained online, or from the Pemberton Visitor Centre. Or if you're a RAC member, you can get discounted National Parks Passes.
• Sonia and Kaden request to climb these trees every visit, but with the gaps between the pegs, tantrum potential from one child, and needing to look after a younger sibling, they have yet to be allowed to climb higher than about 3m. Much to their annoyance!
• Gloucester Tree - Approx 3km to walk to this tree from Pemberton town centre. Various other walks to do from the tree as well.
• Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree
• Diamond Tree

The Cascades

• There are some steps to navigate, but then it's an easy enough walk for a pram to get to the cascades from the car park

The Cascades	Come on!

Karri Forest Explorer Drive

• Brochure and map
• There are interesting audio points on the radio
• I enjoyed it, but the kids didn't particularly find it that interesting. Was just another drive for them.

Heartbreak Trail Scenic Drive

• Brochure and map
• There are quite a few nice places to camp along this drive.
• Unfortunately there were no gentle easy slopes into the water for little kids that I could find though.
• Good for flat water canoeing/kayaking however.

Beedelup Falls and the Walk Through Tree

• It's a nice easy trail to the falls. Suitable for a pram to the lookout.
• I'm not exactly sure how far it is from the falls information boards to the Walk Through Tree.
• You can do a loop walk including the falls, walk through tree, and Karri Valley Resort.
• Kids weren't in a particularly good mood for this walk... but did really enjoy climbing through the tree!!

Yeagerup Lake and Sand Dunes

• Looked like a nice campsite near here.
• I'd love to go exploring more across the sand dunes to the beach. But only if I had more experience, or someone else to go with for assistance getting out in case I got stuck!
• We found the track to the start of the dunes was fairly firm. Finding a spot to park that was close enough for a short walk to the edge of the dunes.
• Kids loved running/playing on the sand dunes!

Yeagerup Lake platform	Race you!

Manjimup Timber and Heritage Park

• Only about 25mins from Pemberton to Manjimup
• Considering we generally head south through Manjimup to get to Pemberton, we always have to stop for a play at the Manjimup Timber and Heritage Park.
• Kids love it, and so do I!!
• Amazingly huge slide (It may get rather hot on really hot days though. However, it was fine for us on a cooler day in December)
• Fun big double flying fox
• Historical Hamlet
• Plus other playgrounds, swings, picnic tables, BBQ's etc.
• See this link for opening times.

How did this work mum?	Fun climbing