Pemberton (Western Australia)

Pemberton is in town in the South West region of Western Australia.

Understand
Pemberton was established to service the wood mill that still forms the majority of its economy. Despite the industry, Pemberton's main draw is the beauty of the surrounding natural forest, notable for the old growth Karri trees.

Get in
Pemberton is about 330 km from Perth and 240 km from Albany.

From Perth the quickest way is down the South West Hwy.

By bus
The TransWA bus stops off in Pemberton.

Do

 * Mountain Biking
 * Hiking
 * Climb one of the three fire observation trees using rungs bored into the trunks - scary for some but great views from the top (note that these trees are within national parks and you need to have paid for entry):

Eat
Marron and trout are the local specialty and well worth paying the premium they command at the local eateries. A few places sell marron for you to take home.



Sleep

 * Backpackers

Excellent campgrounds are out at the Warren National Park are close by.

Go next

 * South
 * Walpole
 * West
 * Nannup