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MANJIMUP | PEMBERTON | NORTHCLIFFE | WALPOLE Explore the Southern Forests WESTERN AUSTRALIA Pemberton Manjimup Northcliffe Come for the trees... Stay for the experience! Walpole Walk above the Giants at the Tree Top Walk Walk above giant tingle trees at the spectacular Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants. The views of the forest and the Walpole Wilderness are so captivating you will be in awe of the forest giants below your feet. Other things to see and do: the Ancient Empire Walk explore the tingle forest visit the Wilderness Discovery Centre go on a free guided walk with one of our knowledgeable and friendly guides (subject to conditions) get involved in holiday activity programs (exl July) do a self-guided walk purchase a Certificate of Achievement unique flora and fauna. Prices Ancient Empire Entry is free. Tree Top Walk entry prices:- Adult $12.50, Child: $6.50, Concession: $9, Family: $31.50 Bookings If you are bringing a school group or The Valley of the tour group, please ensure that you book. Giants Tree Top Walk is a 450km drive Opening hours every day of the year apart from Perth, situated from Christmas Day or hazardous conditions. between Walpole 9 am - 5 pm (last ticket sold 4.15 pm) and Denmark. For further details: www.dec.wa.gov.au Extended opening hours between 26 December Perth e: [email protected] Denmark and 26 January 8 am - 6 pm (last ticket sale 5.15pm). Walpole t: (08) 9840 8263 CONTENT Trails p23 In this guide ... Wineries p25 Welcome to the Southern Forests 4 Events Calendar 6 Must do Top 5 7 Manjimup 9 Pemberton 12 Northcliffe 15 Things to do p7 Walpole 18 National Parks 21 Trails 23 Southern Forests map 26 Advertisments National Parks p21 Wineries 24 Accommodation 28 Dining 40 Tours 43 Services 45 Attractions & Events 47 Events p6 Our cover page: Understory Art Walk, Relentless Blue, Cherry Harmony Festival, Blue Beard Orchid, Nornalup Inlet. www.southernforests.com.au 3 WELCOME Welcome to the Southern Forests The clear, crisp air and a magical landscape of magnificent karri, jarrah, marri and tingle forests, vine clad hillsides, fertile orchards, dramatic cliffs, white sandy beaches and an abundance of natural attractions await you on a visit to the Southern Forests. Located about 300kms south of Perth in the beautiful South West of Western Australia, the Southern Forests are home to many unique and iconic attractions and experiences. For an estimated 50,000 years various sub groups of the Noongar nation have inhabited the area. The region begins just outside the town of Manjimup, where rich agricultural lands boast some of the most productive soils in Australia. Further south is the timber town of Pemberton, where you can explore the ancient karri forests along one of the many trails or sample a drop from one of the local wineries. Toward the southern coast lies the town of Northcliffe, gateway to the D’Entrecasteaux National Park and hamlet of Windy Harbour. In the south east corner of the region, surrounded by the Walpole Nornalup National Park lies the idyllic town of Walpole, an ideal place from which to explore the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets and nearby beaches. 4 www.southernforests.com.au WELCOME Plan your holiday How to get here? Visitor Centres The Southern Forests region is an easy three and a half hour drive south of For more information on any subject Perth. Your holiday starts when you see in this guide, please ask at the visitor the first big trees. centres listed below. South West Coach Lines depart from Manjimup Visitor Centre the City Bus Port, Domestic and Giblett Street Manjimup International Airport Perth on a regular (08) 9771 1831 basis. TransWA also operates a bus [email protected] service from East Perth to the Southern www.manjimupwa.com Forests. Pemberton Visitor Centre Brockman Street Pemberton (08) 9776 1133 [email protected] www.pembertonvisitor.com.au Northcliffe Visitor Centre Muirrillup Road Northcliffe (08) 9776 7203 [email protected] www.northcliffevisitorcentre.com.au Walpole Visitor Centre Road distance between towns South Coast Highway, Walpole (08) 9840 1111 Perth Bunbury Manjimup Pemberton Northcliffe Walpole Nornalup Perth - 173 296 327 358 414 434 [email protected] Bunbury 173 - 126 158 188 245 255 www.walpole.com.au Manjimup 296 126 - 32 62 119 129 Pemberton 327 158 32 - 30 128 138 All Visitor Centres are open Northcliffe 358 188 62 30 - 98 108 7 days per week. Walpole 414 245 119 128 98 - 10 Nornalup 434 225 129 138 108 10 - Photo Credits: Southern Forests Art Walk, Pemberton Visitor Centre, Cherry Harmony Festival, Northcliffe Visitor Centre, Walpole Visitor Centre, Pemberton Camp School, Lost Lake Winery, F22 Photography, Small Business Centre Warren Blackwood, Pemberton Discovery Tours, Shire of Manjimup, Fonty’s Pool, Golden Grape Gallery, Pemberton Tramway, DEC, Harry MacDonald, Karen Garratt, Elisabeth Tilly, Mark Hudson, Rod Burton, Wendy Eiby, Sheryl McCauley, Toni and Graham Dearle, Paul Matenaar and Monique van Vliet. Disclaimer: This publication is a collaboration between the Shire of Manjimup, Small Business Centre Warren Blackwood and the Visitor Centre associations of Manjimup, Pemberton, Northcliffe and Walpole. Although the greatest care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, no responsibility is accepted for any inaccuracy or misdescription whether by inclusion or omission, nor do the publishers accept any responsibility for subsequent change or withdrawal of prices, details or services shown which are subject to alteration without notice. Design and artwork by: Leaping Frog Business and Marketing Solutions www.southernforests.com.au 5 EVENTS CALENDAR Don’t forget to buy some local produce at the Manjimup Farmers Market Every 1st and 3rd Events Saturday of the month, Manjin Park, 9 am-1 pm. FEBRUARY MAY Kristofferson Cup Relentless Blue XC Mtb Race Check out the awesome greens of the Manjimup Cross country mountain biking event held over 3 Country Club at this popular local golf days at the Pemberton Mountain Bike Park. tournament. Third weekend of February. Targa West Car Rally An exciting tarmac rallying event with modern and classic cars in and around Manjimup and Pemberton on the last weekend of May. JUNE Manjimup 15,000 Motocross This international motocross event is a must for all fans of speed and excitement. Annually in June. MARCH The first weekend of March is bike and water madness in the Southern Forests. Watch or participate in one of these great events. Pemberton Classic This road race and criterion held over 2 days, takes competitors through the streets of Pemberton and surrounds. Karri Cup Truffle Kerfuffle WA’s largest mountain bike event (up to 100km) Southern Forests food festival that is a treat for held over 2 days in Northcliffe. all the senses. Manjimup is fast making a name Walpole Regatta for itself in the international food world with its Vibrant yacht race at the Walpole Yacht Club, high quality truffles. Enjoy premium local wines Coalmine Beach. while you watch what the top chefs can do with this black gold. The third weekend of March has the Pioneer Cup Golf Tournament held at the Walpole Country Club over OCTOBER three days and attracts between 250 and 300 golfers. JB Ipsen Golf Tournament Run over the last weekend of October this Warren District Agricultural Show is held tournament plays 36 holes over 2 days in in Manjimup on Friday afternoon and all day Manjimup. Saturday where you can enjoy all the pleasure and entertainment of a country show. DECEMBER Cherry Harmony Festival APRIL Celebrate the cherry harvest with cooking Sunsmart Karri Valley Triathlon demonstrations, a street festival, Saturday The Annual SunSmart Karri Valley Triathlon night concert and a long table lunch runs on the first Saturday of April. Held at the on Sunday. Second weekend of picturesque Karri Valley Resort, this iconic event December in Manjimup. takes swimmers, bike riders and runners through some magnificent country. 6 www.southernforests.com.au MUST DO Must do Top 5 for families 1 Play at the Timber and Heritage Park Tree Top Walk The kids will love exploring the park and Walk above giant tingle trees at the spectacular playing in the new playground. Learn about Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants. The the fascinating history of Manjimup’s logging views of the forest and the Walpole Wilderness heritage. Relax and enjoy a meal at the café. are so captivating you will be in awe of the forest giants below your feet. 2 4 Ride a Tram The Pemberton tramway rolls its way through Explore our Waterways the forests down to the Warren River and back. Take an award winning cruise on either the The hour and a half trip is the perfect way to get Donnelly River or the Walpole and Nornalup amongst the trees and is great for all. Inlets Marine Park. Our waters are great for fishing, boating, sailing and swimming. Watch the last rays of sun as it sets over Mandalay Beach or Peaceful Bay. 3 Explore Understory 5 Set amongst the karri, marri and jarrah forests of Northcliffe, this 1.2km walk circuit is the first purpose built walk trail in Australia to permanently feature stunning artworks such as sculpture, music and writing. www.southernforests.com.au 7 MUST DO Must do Top 5 for adventurers 1 Climb a tree Paddle our rivers Scale one or all 3 of the climbing trees in the The Southern Forests are home to stunning Southern Forests. The Gloucester, Diamond and river systems that include the Warren, Donnelly, Dave Evans Bicentennial trees offer spectacular Shannon, Deep and Frankland Rivers.
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