Local Attractions

Why not take a stroll through the landscape gardens around the cottage. You're welcome to sample any of the fruit in season. A longer two hour walk along the banks of the picturesque Lefroy and Warren Rivers is worth while. Follow the animal tracks in the steeper sections. Other walks popular with our guests, such as the Bibbulmun Track, are detailed in your arrival package.

There are variety of restaurants wineries and cafes are available around Pemberton. Information is provided in your arrival package.

For a comprehensive online guide please visit the Pemberton Visitors Centre’s Wine and Dine Guide.

if you are a keen mountain bike rider, visit the Pemberton Mountain Bike Park. For a full list of trails, that ranging from easy to moderate and difficult, please visit the Mountain Bike Park Trail page of the Pemberton Visitors Centre.

For a longer scenic drive (most of the day) visit Windy Harbour with changing scenery all the way. Check out the local settlement (no shops) or take a walk along the beach. Make sure you leave enough time to take a short drive out to point D’Entrecasteaux where you will find the tourist aboriginal interpretive walk. This walk describes the local flora and fauna and aboriginal practices such as seasonal cultural burnings. This walk takes you out to the especially constructive platform where are you can take in the spectacular views of the southern ocean and the rugged and majestic cliffs below. Well worth doing.

Pemberton is home to two wonderful trees to climb, the Gloucester and Bicentennial trees.

The Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree (65 metre climb) is the tallest of two fire lookout trees that are open to the public in the Pemberton area.

You can also climb 53 metres to reach the lookout structure of the Gloucester Tree, which affords spectacular views over the surrounding karri forest and farmland.

Operating daily, with bus pick-ups also available from Pemberton and Manjimup, Donnelly River Cruises conducts a river cruise of the lower twelve-kilometre section of the Donnelly River, within the confines of the D’Entrecasteaux National Park, in the South West of Western Australia. The cruise area, including the beach landing, encompasses an area that is not accessible by 4-wheel drive and is only accessible by boat.

The two hour journey takes passengers through the towering forest in the heart of the national park. The native flora and fauna paint a colourful backdrop for a relaxing afternoon with a short local history lesson thrown in. Children seem to enjoy this activity. Visit The Pemberton Scenic Railway website for more details.

There is a sandy beach area at Big Brook Dam, which is great for swimming. The area also has picnic tables and toilets.

There is also a sealed 4km walk trail called Big Brook Dam Walk Track that follows the shores of the dam allowing stroller and wheelchair access, and is also ideal for cycling.

Scenic drive to Karri Valley Resort is through some of the prettiest mature Karri forest around Pemberton. There is a restaurant overlooking the lake (bookings recommended). If you're after a big sugar hit stop at the Southern Forests Chocolate Factory on the way.

For something a bit different, but very interesting, visit the Yeagarup Sand Dunes there in the D’Entrecasteaux National Park. You can take a guided tour, leaving from Pemberton, which takes you to the beach at the mouth of the wine river or do it yourself for an unforgettable four-wheel-drive experience.

The Cascade Waterfalls are a short distance upstream in the Lefroy Brook from the cottage - either a short 10 minute drive away or 1 to 2 hour walk along the Bibbulmun Track. See your arrival package for more information.

Take a short scenic drive (Gravel Road) to Moons Crossing upstream on the Warren River. A pretty spot with rapids and a nice spot for a picnic.