Pemberton, Western Australia. With it's pristine beauty and majestic forests, the town is surrounded by experiences and activities that will make for a remarkable holiday.
The towering forest that secludes the town will uplift your spirit. A magical, enchanting forest, the kind of which is found nowhere else in the world, with it's Karri and Jarrah trees. Another noticable fact, is that there are more grapevines growing in the Pemberton area than Margaret River!
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Pemberton is an inland town situated in the Southern Forests area of Australia's South West tourist region. Pemberton is surrounded by state forest and is also fairly near to the coastline of the Southern Ocean. Located on the Vasse Highway from Busselton and Nannup.
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Gloucester Tree
Named after the Duke of Gloucester, who visited the tree while it was being pegged, is the tallest fire-lookout tree in the world. This magnificent Karri Tree is over 60 metres in height and offers 360° views over the surrounding hinterland. Very stunning but not for the faint hearted.
Towering Forests
Dubbed Karri Country, Jarrah and Marri Trees also feature in the dense vegetation around Pemberton. Walking along trails through the dense under-storey beneath the towering trees is all at once an uplifting experience. Many species of native Australian wildlife can be seen.
Beedelup Falls
Hidden away inside the Beedelup National Park is another example of the stunning beauty that this forest yields. The Falls are accessible on foot which includes crossing a suspension bridge over Beedelup Brook. The path leads to a viewing platform above the falls.
Yeagarup Dunes
Located on the coast, these dunes make the beach and mouth of the Warren River accessible by 4WD vehicles only. Marvel at the strange contrast of sand, edging onto pristine forest, and spend time exploring the surrounding coastal area which offers breathtaking scenery.
The temperate climate of Pemberton gives life to the temperate forests surrounding the town. High rainfall allows local trees to grow up to 80m high! Hot summers, with cool evenings are followed by wet winters. A climate similar to the cooler regions of North America and Europe. In Summer (December to February), the average maximum temperature is 26°C with an average minimum temperature of 13°C. In Winter (June to August), the average maximum temperature is 15°C with an average minimum temperature of 7°C.
Settled by Edward Brockman, in 1861. Brockman decided that the area was ideal for breeding horses. He managed to establish a successful business in the area. The town was officially named after Pemberton Walcott who arrived in the area in 1862 and departed two years later.
Initial settlement was slow. The village was founded in 1911 and proclaimed a town the following year. It wasn¹t until a sawmill was established in 1913, with an order to supply half a million railway sleepers for the TransAustralian Railway, that Pemberton flourished.
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