Backpacking Pemberton
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CLIMB ONE OF THE WORLD'S TALLEST TREE LOOKOUTS, LIKE THE BICENTENNIAL TREE: Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
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EXPLORE THE SPECTACULAR COASTAL CLIFFS, BEACHES, SAND DUNES AND OTHER LANDSCAPES IN D'ENTRECASTEAUX NATIONAL PARK: Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
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DO SOME WINE TASTING AT ONE OF THE NEARBY CELLAR DOORS OR WINERIES: Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia
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Pemberton Highlights
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Explore the rugged coastal cliffs, pristine beaches, mobile sand dunes, vast coastal wildflower heaths and pockets of karri forest at D'Entrecasteaux National Park.
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Climb to the top of one of the several nearby world's tallest tree lookouts to see some spectacular views. There is the Gloucester Tree, a former fire lookout at 60m high, there is the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree in the Warren National Park at 75m tall and there is the Diamond Tree between Manjimup and Pemberton.
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Do a four-wheel drive tour to the Yeagarup Dunes, which were formed around 8000 years ago and are the largest land locked sand dune system in the southern Hemisphere.
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Do some wine tasting at some of the local cellar doors.
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Go canoeing or kayaking around Pemberton's river, lake and estuary waters.
About Pemberton
Population 800
The tiny delightful town of Pemberton is located deep in the karri forests and is all about indulging in local gourmet produce and wines and experiencing some breathtaking forest scenery.
Much of the karri forest has been designated as a national park and is protected from deforestation. In spring the forest floor is covered with colourful wildflowers.
One of the world's tallest tree lookouts, the Gloucester Tree, is a former fire lookout near town and at 60m high, you can get some spectacular views of the surrounding forest including Gloucester National Park. There are also two other tall tree lookouts nearby.
Other activities you can partake in include hiking the bush tracks, horse riding, four wheel driving, canoeing, or kayaking around Pemberton's river, lake and estuary waters, visit the largest inland dune system in the Southern Hemisphere and browse around local art galleries.
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