Page 7 - 4WD Australia 50 Short Getaways 2nd Edition, Explore Australia

Perth (PeMBertoN Forest DriVe)
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Pinjarra
Waroona
harvey
Bridgetown
Manjimup
Pemberton
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keep up the momentum over the
dunes – most people get into trouble
when they change gears in loose sand. if your tyres are sticking, keep moving; if
they are spinning, stop right away as you will only get bogged. on a hot day, the heat radiates off the sand and digging out a bogged vehicle can be a challenging affair. Continue between the stakes to yeagarup Beach for a look at the southern ocean. return the way you came. tent camping is available at yeagarup Beach CG (DeC Ph: 08 9776 1207 www.naturebase.net); the track is not suitable for towing.
steep, windy conditions.
The track borders a section of the Warren River in Warren NP.
Waypoint PF24 2km S34°30'21" E115°56'15"
Maiden Bush is a wonderful swimming hole or canoe launching site on Warren river with picnic tables, toilets.
Waypoint PF27 1km S34°30'14" E115°58'08"
lookout; stop to enjoy the view of
Warren Valley.
Waypoint PF28 1km S34°30'17" E115°58'37"
Blackbutt, a grove of trees.
Waypoint PF29 6km S34°29'39" E115°58'17"
short walk to the Dave evans Bicentennial tree – climb the 153 rungs if you dare. Disengage 4WD if it was needed for heartbreak trail.
Stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables, buy direct from the grower at one of the stalls on Old Vasse Rd.
Waypoint PF30 2km S34°29'54" E116°00'10"
Pemberton Northcliffe rd, sealed, turn left to Pemberton.
Or turn into the King Trout Farm
(Ph: 08 9776 1352) for some afternoon tea. There is trout fishing here with all gear included, they will even cook up your catch and serve it with chips and a salad.
Waypoint PF31 5km S34°28'54" E116°00'58"
turn right toward the Cascades in Gloucester NP. a 2km unsealed road leads to the lovely lefroy Brook rippling over tiered boulders.
Waypoint PF01*
short getaway ends back at the Pemberton Visitor Centre.
Waypoint PF25
S34°30'38" E115°56'48"
1km
Drafty’s Camp (DeC Ph: 08 9776 1207 www.naturebase.net) has tent camping on the river with toilets and barbecues.
Waypoint PF23
S34°29'24" E115°57'06"
3km
turn right into heartbreak trail, an unsealed narrow one-way track with no towing allowed; it was cleared by hand to access the river for firefighting. if the track is wet, engage 4WD to assist with traction on the
Warren CG (DeC Ph: 08 9776 1207 www.naturebase.net) is a tent CG on the river with toilets and barbecues.
This is the last CG on the Heartbreak Trail.
Waypoint PF26
S34°30'32" E115°57'40"
2km
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