Pemberton Discover Tours offer immersive adventures and tours in Pemberton, including 4WD tours, eco-adventures, wine tours and private charters. Enjoy exploring the region’s pristine national parks, towering karri trees and shifting sand dunes all whilst learning about the culture and history of this unique part of Australia with their knowledgeable and experienced guides.
Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure or a relaxing day out, there’s a tour perfect for you.
Learn moreRAC Karri Valley Resort offers a diverse range of activities and experiences to keep guests of any age entertained.
On Lake Beedelup, you can enjoy water sports by hiring a canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or rowboat. For land-based fun, the resort features an 18-hole mini golf course and a unique 9-hole disc golf course.
You can also rent a bike to explore local mountain bike trails or the on-site mini BMX track. Challenge friends to a game of basketball or tennis, or try your hand at archery in the dedicated field near the animal farm. For more information and equipment rentals, visit the Activities Hut near the lake.
On rainy days, head to the indoor recreation room near the campground. Here, you’ll find a variety of board games, a ping pong table and a pool table.
The resort also hosts special events throughout the year, and offers additional activities during school holidays, ranging from movie screenings and scavenger hunts to art and craft workshops. Check the latest schedule on our Events page to make the most of your stay.
Climb to new heights, zipping through the air among the towering karri trees of Gloucester National Park at Aerial Adventure Pemberton.
This thrilling ziplines and high ropes park offers over 50 aerial challenges spread across four high ropes courses and two low ropes courses. The park caters to all skill levels with beginner and junior-friendly options, as well as more advanced courses that ascend to impressive heights of up to 29 metres.
Guests are advised to bring their own water bottles to stay hydrated, as the Café is still under construction. While walk-ins are welcome, bookings are recommended, especially for groups or during peak periods. Operating hours vary during the cooler months and school holidays, so check the website for the latest information before your visit.
There’s no time limit for completing the courses, but if you plan to tackle them all, expect to spend 2-3 hours making your way through the adventurous aerial courses.
Learn moreOn a quiet backstreet in Pemberton surrounded by forest, you’ll discover a freshwater swimming spot, the picturesque Pemberton Pool.
Established in the 1920s for the families of timber workers, this historic pool has been a popular gathering place in the warmer months for both locals and visitors for nearly a century. The area is well equipped for a leisurely day out with picnic tables, toilets, changing rooms and barbecue facilities, making it the perfect spot for a lazy afternoon swim or a scenic picnic. The water remains refreshingly cool, even in summer!
During the summer months, a small kiosk at the pool serves refreshing ice creams, milkshakes and hot chips, perfect for a post-swim treat. The pool connects to the extensive network of mountain bike trails, including the nearby Mountain Bike Park, which features a pump track and jumps – perfect for keeping the whole family entertained.
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Step back in time and explore the lush forests of Pemberton aboard the cherry-red diesel hydraulic tram.
This scenic tram ride meanders through the dense forest along 10 kilometres of railway tracks on the 75-minute round trip. The ride includes informative commentary from your driver, about the forest’s ecology, the tramway’s history and the broader region. You’ll cross bridges that span rivers and streams, before stopping at the Cascades, a series of rocky rapids on the Lefroy Brook. Stretch the legs and walk along the water’s edge, or bring a light picnic to enjoy on your stopover.
Keep an eye out for kangaroo spotting along the way!
The tram operates twice daily during the week (closed Wednesday), and three times daily on Saturdays. Book your tickets online, or visit the ticket office in town to secure your spot.
For those seeking a more adventurous journey, consider taking the tram one-way to the Cascades and hiking back to Pemberton. This route covers a 6-kilometre section of the Bibbulum Track and typically takes about 2.5 – 3 hours.
Learn moreThere are some beautiful bushwalks starting from RAC Karri Valley Resort, and numerous trails to be found near Pemberton. Here are some of our favourites to add to your list:
Don’t miss the delightful Beedelup Loop walk, with the trail starting from RAC Karri Valley Resort. This 3.5 km circuit takes you to the rocky cascades of Beedelup Falls and around the perimeter of Lake Beedelup. You’ll pass by the Walk Through Tree, a 75-metre tall karri tree with a hollow opening in its 2.4-metre diameter trunk. As the name suggests, you can walk through and even stand up straight inside this unique tree. Allow 1.5 – 2 hours to complete the full circuit loop.
This 3km trail navigates through peaceful karri and marri forest, beginning at the Pemberton Visitor Centre and leading to the Gloucester Tree in Gloucester National Park. Although climbing the tree is currently not permitted, the area remains open for visitors who wish to see the historic tree. You can admire the towering karri tree up close, learning about the tree’s history through informational boards detailing how its role in the important network of fire lookout trees and towers used in the region.
Experience a taste of Western Australia’s longest bushwalking track, the Bibbulum Track, which stretches over 1000 kilometres from the Perth Hills to Albany on the south coast. The trail passes behind Lake Beedelup, winding its way to Big Brook Damn and through Pemberton and Gloucester National Park. Whether you’re up for a short stroll or a longer day hike, the track offers some prime bushwalking experiences. Ask for a map at Reception or Pemberton Visitor Centre to help plan your hike.
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Learn moreExplore the pristine beauty of D’Entrecasteaux National Park with a relaxing and scenic cruise along the Donnelly River. The journey takes you to the river mouth on the coast, with open views through the boat’s large glass windows of the lush forest, diverse wetland and majestic cliffs of this unique ecosystem.
Your local guide provides informative commentary throughout the cruise, sharing fascinating insights about the area’s history, flora and fauna. Morning tea is served with tasty homemade muffins, with morning and afternoon cruise options available throughout the week.
A courtesy bus provides direct pick-up from the RAC Karri Valley Resort.
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Find out moreThere are many ways to explore the stunning Lake Beedelup. One of the best ways is by taking a scenic hike around the lake’s edge. The 3.5 km Beedelup Loop circuit is a gentle and pleasant track that takes you past the impressive Walk Through Tree, across suspension bridges over Beedelup Falls, and through the towering karri forest surrounding the lake.
We recommend visiting Beedelup Falls on foot to fully appreciate the beauty of the area. However, if you prefer to drive, be aware that a national park entrance fee is payable per vehicle.
The Beedelup Falls lookout platform is wheelchair accessible, and you’ll find picnic tables and toilet facilities conveniently located near the car park.
For a different perspective, explore the lake from the water. Hire a canoe or stand-up paddle board from the Activities Hut and glide your way across the calm lake. Paddle right up to the foot of the falls to admire the rocky cascades from the water.
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Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy trout fishing right from the water’s edge at Lake Beedelup.
The lake is stocked with locally farmed rainbow trout, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing few hours of fishing. To get started, visit the Activities Hut to arrange permits and inquire about fishing rod and kit hire, if needed. A 24-hour fishing permit costs $10, and no freshwater fishing license is required.
You can cast a line from the main jetty near the resort or take a peaceful bushwalk to the lesser-visited jetty on the opposite side of the lake for a more secluded experience.
For more fishing adventures, Old Vasse Trout and Marron Farm is a short drive from Pemberton. This farm features another lake with rainbow trout and the possibility of catching marron.
Stretching 130km from Augusta to Walpole, D’Entrecasteaux National Park is an important conservation area. Its wild, untamed beauty spans the rugged coastlines of the Southern Ocean through to pristine forest landscapes.
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