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Pemberton & Gloucester National Park
This small timber town in the heart of tall timber country makes an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area. It is close to both the Beedelup and Warren National Parks, which have some rewarding hiking trails.
Pemberton is just a small village of 800 people and naturally the town centre isn’t exactly a wonderland of things to do. Pemberton’s attractions are out of town and it really is essential to have your own car. Gloucester National Park is a big attraction to travellers in the area, and the park is famous for its gigantic karri-tree – The Gloucester Tree. The entrance fee to the Gloucester National Park is $10.
Practical information
Pemberton Visitor Information Centre
Brockman Street, Pemberton
Tel (08) 9776 1133
Website www.pembertontourist.com.au
Open 9am-5pm daily
Department of Conservation & Land Management (CALM)
Kennedy Street, Pemberton
Tel (08) 9776 1207
Website www.calm.wa.gov.au
Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Coming & going
Transwa (tel 1300 662 205) coaches stop on Brockman Street.
Hostel accommodation
Pemberton Backpackers YHA
7 Brockman Street, Pemberton
Tel (08) 9776 1105
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Gloucester Tree
This is the biggest attraction in Pemberton. The staircase built around the tree allows you to climb 61m above the forest. The view is great and it is a fantastic experience.
Burma Road, Pemberton
Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree
At more than 70m this tree is even taller than the Gloucester Tree. It has a platform halfway up for those that aren’t adventurous enough to climb all the way.
Warren National Park, 10km south of Pemberton
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