PEMBERTON Brook Diamond Lefroy GREATER BEEDELUP Rd Tree NATIONAL PARK Rd Walk path. Follow along the Dam edge (water 1 Beedelup Falls Loop on your right). After 2kms, the path deviates Brook Carey Pack your bird field guide and head for the falls in left back onto the BT. Head up the Track, after Channybearup Greater Beedelup National Park. The beautiful trail a few minutes turn left onto an unmarked trail N meanders through karri forests via the RAC Karri (this section is not officially maintained). The trail Eastbrook Rd Big Brook Rd Valley Resort and the walk-through-tree. Smaller opens onto a four-way intersection. Take the top Dam sections of this walk can be completed. left (widest) trail. After a few minutes, you will see Brook 1 – 1.5hrs | 4.5kms | Class 3 a sign for RT. Turn right to rejoin to the RT and Beedelup Stirling 2 Rd follow it back to the Pool. 2 Pemberton Hwy Big Brook Dam Walk 4hrs – all day | 13.6kms | Class 4 Rd Vasse 1 Accessible to wheelchairs, strollers and cyclists, Rd Gloucester the sealed path follows the shore of the dam all 4 Pumphill Trail Scott the way around. The regrowth forest provides Commencing at the Rainbow Trail walk in a BEEDELUP pure water, habitat and a breathtaking backdrop Rd NATIONAL PARK Grays Rd clockwise direction. Then take the Pumphill Track for visitors. Dogs may be taken to the dam on a to the top of the hill. At the top, turn left heading Bannister leash except around the beach area. Dogs not toward the road and take the next left – Dale Beedelup Falls allowed in water. Landing 3 Down. Follow the trail to the road. Pump Hill 4 5 1 – 1.5hrs | 4.3kms | Class 1 Cottages is in front of you. Head below the entry Boat road to the fire trail and walk 15m taking the next Gloucester Rd Tree 3 Pemberton Pool Walks trail, Easy Peasy, to the left. Head down to the fire road (Heaven and Hard Work), turn left, walk The next four walks all start/finish at the Fly Brook Hwy until you see bitumen road. Cross over, heading Pemberton Pool car park. Charley WARREN Vasse back to where you started. The Cascades GLOUCESTER NATIONAL PARK A. Pemberton Pool Loop 1hr – 1.5hrs | 3.3kms | Class 3 Brook NATIONAL PARK Walk anti-clockwise and follow the fence above 6 5 pool. Continue straight and go through the Gloucester Tree Walks Old Vasse Rd Jump Track following the path below the Pump The next four walks all start at the Gloucester Tree. Track onto the old fire trail. Ahead, there is a log across the trail, either cross over or take the small A. The Dukes Walk diversion to the right. Head north on the fire trail 7 The karri tree is one of the tallest species in until you come to a sign pointing to the Old Trout the world. This walk (and the Tree) is named Hatchery Bridge. Head down to Swimming Pool after the Duke of Gloucester who visited in 1946. D'ENTRECASTEAUX Brook. At the bridge look right, and you will see NATIONAL PARK the original pipework for the Trout Hatchery. To the 10mins | 400m | Class 2 Track Rd Brockman Sawpit left is concrete ponds. Head up the hill and take Dave Evans B. Karri Views Bicentennial Tree Rd the left turn. Follow Trevor’s Trail alongside the
Leaning Marri Ritter (second tallest Pemberton Pool back to the car park. The path leads you to the edge of the valley, offering views across the East Brook and the Campground climbable tree Bibbulmun 20mins | 1km | Class 2 in the world) Coast Gloucester National Park. Visit between June Yeagarup Lake and August when the fungi are in full bloom. Yeagarup Dunes Northcliffe B. Woodcutters Loop Walk in a clockwise direction and follow the fence 15mins | 800m | Class 2 Rd Weatley to the left of the pool and cross the bridge that C. Gloucester Route only leads into the forest. Head uphill on Link Trail to the Dombakup fire trail – Woodcutters. Turn left heading downhill to This trail loops through the towering karri forest, Track Dachet Rd the Trout Hatchery. At the Hatchery turn right, head over hills, down gullies and across creeks and Brook upwards and follow the fence line (keep it on your waterfalls. A rewarding and beautiful trail which 4WD left). Arriving at the fire road, take the second track highlights Pemberton’s famous karri trees. to the left – Pinch Track. Go all the way uphill until 2hrs | 10kms | Class 3 River you arrive at a fire road. Turn left and head towards Lewis Rd the summit. At the top go right and follow the fire D. Gloucester to the Cascades Warren trail back down to Link Trail and back to the Pool. This walk has two options – 12km return or 1hr | 3.1kms | Class 3 6km one way with pre-arranged tram pick-up from the Cascades which brings you back into C. Trevor’s Trail town. Starting at the Gloucester Tree look for the 3 3 4 Enter the forest as instructions above. Turn Bibbulmun Track markers and follow the Track left onto the Bibbulmun Track (yellow triangle, markers until you arrive at the Cascades. To Rainbow Woodcutters Trevor’s Trail Wagyl snake symbol) and follow trail to the Trout return to the Gloucester Tree, retrace your steps. Loop C Trail B Hatchery. At the hatchery, turn right and follow 3 – 4hrs return | 12kms return | Class 3 Trevor’s Trail over the top of the hill until you reach the end with Golflinks Road to your left. Turn right 6 Lefroy Brook Loop and head back to the pool. Starting at the picnic area, this trail passes by Rainbow 50mins | 2.6kms | Class 3 lush ferns, deep undergrowth, peppermints and sheoaks. Try to identify the trees or catch D. Bibbulmun Track to Big Brook Dam
Trail Pumphill a glimpse of a trout or marron in the Brook.
Bibbulmun Track Brook Golf D Trail This trail is not for the faint-hearted. It traverses Links to Big Brook Dam 35mins | 1.2kms | Class 3 Rd over the Bibbulmun Track (BT), Rainbow Trail, Big Lefroy Brook Dam Walk and a small section of unmarked Brook 7 Warren River Loop Lefroy A breaks. The terrain varies from sealed and wide to rough and thin, with one long steep hill. Start at the Bicentennial Tree (one of the two tree Rd climbs in Pemberton) and wander through tall Pemberton Hill Head to the Trout Hatchery as instructed above. Pool Loop Stirling Pump karri forests to the winding Warren River. Enjoy a Follow the track markers for the BT. At the Trout swim before heading up to the Warren lookout for Hwy Hatchery, cross the bridge and before hitting magnificent views of the valley. Keep your eye out Pump Hill Road, walk up the small wooden stairs Rd for purple-crowned lorikeets darting through the Pool onto the Rainbow Trail (RT). At 3.3kms the RT Pumphill Pumphill karri treetops. For more info on this trail, pick up Cres separates from the BT, follow the BT to the right Rd Swimming Railway the Warren National Park brochure. Rd (steep hill ahead). This section leads you to Big Brook Dam. The trail will emerge at the Dam 2hrs to all day | 10kms | Class 4 spillway, turn left onto the sealed Big Brook Dam Hwy Vasse
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below. Ocean Southern churning NORTHCLIFFE the
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the along way its winds walk exciting
This is one of several walk trails in the picturesque Starting at the Hollow Butt car park, this walk Starting from the Shannon Lodge, this pretty walk This
Walk Top Cliff Northcliffe Forest Park which is alive with birds. meanders through an impressive stand of trail links the Shannon Campsite to the Dam. You 4
This trail takes you past some enormous trees, mature karri trees. Slowly the forest changes will walk past the old sports oval and may spot a
3 Class | way one 2.8km |
which are at least 100 years old, and tower over to predominantly marri. Take a break at the Big few remaining traces of the Shannon Mill along the 2hrs
environments. of Karri Flame Pea and Clematis blooming during Jarrah. Keep an eye out for the mighty marri. way. Learn more about the Shannon community of demanding
most this to adaptations their and animals
spring. Pack a picnic and take the time to enjoy 1.5hrs | 3.5km | Class 3 the 1950’s and 60’s from the interpretive signage. and
plants coastal the about Learn Rock.
the beautiful surrounds. For more information on this trail see the Exploring Cathedral
via Harbour Windy and D’Entrecasteaux
10mins | 400m | Class 2 5 Understory (Entry fee applies) Shannon’s Trails brochure. Point
link which tops cliff and dunes the along
Children and adults alike will discover a unique 2hrs | 4.5km return | Class 2 Walk
Survivors
2 Coastal Bardi Creek walk trail which features a collection of artworks 3
The Bardi Creek Trail leaves from the back of the in a natural bush setting designed to get visitors 8 Rocks Walk Trail
1 Class | 400m |
Northcliffe Pioneer Museum in the centre of town. to look at their surroundings in a new way. This The route to Mokare’s Rock has some rocky 15mins
Window. Nature’s to trail this
Through the coastal swamp vegetation, this trail unique eco and cultural tourism experience is the sections and is steep in places, but the view from
markers Follow D’Entrecasteaux.
will take you back to town. first of its kind in Australia. across the Shannon Basin from the National Park Point
at trail loop accessible short, this
40mins | 1.4km | Class 3 1 – 1.5hrs | 1.2km | Class 2 is breathtaking and well worth the climb. along
West South the of custodians
2hrs | 2.5km loop | Class 3 Noongar
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3 Gardner River Adventure 6 Lane Poole Falls Walk Learn
Walk Loop Pupalong This trail begins at the Acacia Picnic Spot and Lane Poole Falls is a steep water fall nestled in the 2
slowly descends through a dense understorey heart of the karri forest. Wander through mixed
3 Class | return 2km |
of casuarinas and acacias below a canopy of karri and marri forest which changes to riverine 40mins
effort. the worth well but places karri and marri trees to the Gardner River Rest vegetation as you descend into the Canterbury in
steep is dome granite metre 185 this of top Stop. Climb across the big log bridge and up to River Valley. Visit in winter/spring to experience the the
to climb The forest. karri surrounding the Lightning Tree Rest Stop where you can observe falls in full flow. over
towers Chudalup Mount Road. Harbour
the lightning burn scar running down the trunk of a 1.5hrs | 5km | Class 3 Windy
the off just Northcliffe of south km 16 huge karri tree. Situated
Chudalup Mt 45mins | 1km | Class 4 1 WINDOW
NATURE’S
LANE POOLE FALLS HOLLOW BUTT TREE UNDERSTORY HARBOUR WINDY
Welcome to the Southern Forests Region. Hiking Tips Enjoy your visit, share your experience with • Follow the “Leave no Trace” Principles while hiking friends and be sure to come back soon! and bush walking through the Southern Forests. Tree Types • Notify someone of your plans. • Make sure you take plenty of water. Take at least Karri 2 litres per person per day, more on hot days. WALK TRAILS Eucalyptus diversicolor Rocks Walk • Ensure you have the correct clothing to suit the PEMBERTON | NORTHCLIFFE | WINDY HARBOUR Trail • Grow up to 90m high in high conditions and time of year. A sun hat is necessary 8 rainfall areas on karri loam soil in summer and sunglasses are a good idea. • Leaves in “broccoli bunches” • Always carry a first aid kit. South • Silver bark, salmon pink • Make yourself a healthy trail mix to keep your energy levels up on the longer walks. Western when shedding annually • “Rough sock” on mature • Always stay on the designated trails and be Hwy trees at base of trunk careful not to trample the flora and fauna. • Small gumnuts • Remember to take all your rubbish home with you. • Light fires in fire rings only. Never leave a fire Drive Marri unattended and always extinguish it when you Trees leave. Be aware of the prohibited fire regulations. Corymbia calophylla • It is an offence in Western Australia Forest • Grow up to 60m high to pick wildflowers. Shannon Dam alongside jarrah and karri Walk Trail 7 Great • The Southern Forests are home to snakes, • Horizontal branches some venomous. Be careful when walking. with dense canopy • Rough persistent bark Further Info • Gum oozes from trunk Boorara Tree For all enquiries please contact the friendly • Large gumnuts (“Honky Nuts”) staff at the local Visitor Centres.
Boorara Pemberton Rd 6 Jarrah Boorara Rd Eucalyptus marginata Brockman Street, Pemberton, WA Lane Poole Phone: (08) 9776 1133 Falls Walk • Grow up to 40m high in areas of Email: [email protected] lower soil quality and low rainfall. • Upright branches with Canterbury River Northcliffe sparse canopy Muirillup Road, Northcliffe, WA • Persistent fibrous bark with Phone: (08) 9776 7203 deep vertical grooves Email: [email protected] • Flower every 2-3 years or visit the following websites COME FOR THE TREES... • Medium sized gumnuts totaltrails.com.au | trailswa.com.au STAY FOR THE EXPERIENCE
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