Day 7 (22.10.2018) – Destination today: Pemberton Caravan Park, Pemberton WA.
Getting there was a 232km drive through Donnybrook, Balingup, Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Palgarup and Manjimup. In Pemberton we first visited the Visitor Centre for information of the Caravan Park. After pitching our tents we visited the Pemberton Swimming Pool and to Pemberton Hotel for cold beer after a long 232km drive. Picked up some food from IGA and back to Pemberton Caravan Park. 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 breath-taking forest scenery.
Pemberton weather: 18°/13°C.
9.50am - After breakfast we all packed up and ready to move on. Monica Seah, Gerard Seah and his family be driving back to Perth. Monica said that the two-day camping and boating adventure was so beautiful and indeed for family and close friends bonding!! Monica wishing the Malaysian friends a happy 'Carry On Camping' down south with David Seah.
David Seah and Ching Neng Bin were ready to carry on camping!! Next destination is Pemberton Caravan Park WA 232km down south.
The Crooked Carrot Cafe is located on Forrest Hwy, Myalup WA. The Crooked Carrot is a cafe & market place offering beautiful fresh food, great coffee and quality local produce. Formerly known as the Emu Pie shop, The Crooked Carrot has revitalised this iconic site with a modern fit out, kitchen garden, street art signage and more additions coming very soon, including an electric car recharge station.
Fergus The Bull sculpture, Eaton, Western Australia. Some say it's the worst of Perth.
11.43am - Our packed lunch purchase from petrol station along the way to Pemberton Caravan Park.
12.03 pm - Driving through Donnybrook.
12.06 pm - Driving through Donnybrook.
Donnybrook is a town situated between Boyanup and Kirup on the South Western Highway, 210 kilometres south of Perth, Western Australia. The town is the centre of apple production in Western Australia. The town is also known for its picturesque abundance of English Oak trees.
Kirup, originally named Upper Capel, then Kirupp, is situated between Donnybrook and Balingup on the South Western Highway, 228 kilometres south of Perth, Western Australia in the upper reaches of the Capel River valley. Kirup is one of the three main town sites within the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup WA.
12.26pm - Balingup is a town in the South West of Western Australia, 241 kilometres south of the state capital, Perth, and 31 kilometres southeast of the town of Donnybrook. The town takes its name from Balingup Pool, located on the Balingup Brook which flows through the town.
Balingup WA.
Bridgetown is a town in the South West region of Western Australia, approximately 270 kilometres south of Perth on the Blackwood River at the intersection of South Western Highway with Brockman Highway to Nannup and Augusta.
12.48pm - Bridgetown is a town in the South West region of Western Australia, approximately 270 kilometres south of Perth on the Blackwood River at the intersection of South Western Highway with Brockman Highway to Nannup and Augusta.
Bridgetown is a town in the South West region of Western Australia, approximately 270 kilometres south of Perth on the Blackwood River at the intersection of South Western Highway with Brockman Highway to Nannup and Augusta.
A Rotary project on the Blackwood River after Bridgetown WA.
On the Blackwood River after Bridgetown WA.
The Blackwood River after Bridgetown WA.
Manjimup is a town in Western Australia, 307 kilometres south of the state capital, Perth. The town of Manjimup is a regional centre for the largest shire in the South West region of Western Australia. At the 2016 census, Manjimup had a population of 4,349.
2.04pm - Arrived at Pemberton WA.
2.04pm - Arrived at Pemberton WA.
Pemberton Visitor Centre WA - Make the visitor centre your first stop in town. Located in the main street and housing the Pemberton Visitor Centre and Pemberton Pioneer Museum, this is your "one stop shop" for all information, accommodation and tour bookings. You can pick up local maps and guides, find out the best place to eat and what to see. Come and see us and make your visit more enjoyable and rewarding.
Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Pemberton Caravan Park office WA.
Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Our car, boat and camping tent at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Paulin Toh at Pemberton Swimming Pool.
Pemberton Swimming Pool.
A historic swimming pool constructed in the late 1920's for the families of the timber workers, the Pemberton Pool has been an iconic destination for generations of locals and visitors. Nestled on the Lefroy Brook next to the Pemberton Mountain Bike Park the Pemberton Pool is perfect for a BBQ picnic or swimming in summer.
Pemberton Swimming Pool.
People cycling around Pemberton Swimming Pool.
Pemberton Swimming Pool.
The Pemberton Pool is a great venue to relax amongst the Karri Trees. Located within the town boundary it is just a short drive (or walk) from the Visitor Centre. The Pemberton Mountain Bike Park trailhead is located at the Pemberton Pool, so be sure to take your mountain bike and enjoy this great facilitiy. Walking trails through the forest are also accessible from here. Bike hire is available from the Pemberton Discovery Shop, Brockman Street Pemberton, this includes panniers for going on the Munda Biddi Trail.
The giant karri trees at Pemberton Swimming Pool.
The giant karri trees at Pemberton Swimming Pool.
The wild flowers at Pemberton Swimming Pool.
The wild flowers at Pemberton Swimming Pool.
The Pemberton Hotel has 30 units overlooking the beauty of the karri trees in the heart of the Pemberton Township. A facade of rammed earth, exposed beams, local timber and modern carvings make this a true Pemberton experience; a rare treat from the surrounding south west properties.
The true charm of a country pub can still be experienced at the original Pemberton Hotel, which is located adjacent to the newly designed and built modern accommodation and cafe.
The true charm of a country pub can still be experienced at the original Pemberton Hotel WA.
The Pemberton region was originally occupied by the Bibbulmun Australian Aborigines who knew the area as Wandergarup, which in their language meant ‘plenty of water.
The different type of trees in southern Western Australia.
The Pemberton Hotel was originally built in Greenbushes in the early 1900's and known as the Courthouse Hotel. In February 1926 an application was granted for the transfer of the license from Greenbushes to Pemberton. The Pemberton Hotel was opened in April 1926 re-built from materials transported from the former Courthouse Hotel site in Greenbushes.
Bought some groceries in IGA market.
"Lest we forget" monument in Pemberton WA.
"Lest we forget" monument in Pemberton WA.
Pemberton WA.
The ducks at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
The ducks at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
The ducks at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
The ducks at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
The ducks at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Dinner time at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Dinner time at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
The 'Mee Goreng' for dinner at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Camping night chat at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Camping night chat at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Camping night chat at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Uncle Rudy making a walking stick at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Catherine feeling cold at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Sleeping time at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Camping night at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Good Night And Sweet Dreams!
Pemberton weather: 18°/13°C.
9.50am - After breakfast we all packed up and ready to move on. Monica Seah, Gerard Seah and his family be driving back to Perth. Monica said that the two-day camping and boating adventure was so beautiful and indeed for family and close friends bonding!! Monica wishing the Malaysian friends a happy 'Carry On Camping' down south with David Seah.
David Seah and Ching Neng Bin were ready to carry on camping!! Next destination is Pemberton Caravan Park WA 232km down south.
The Crooked Carrot Cafe is located on Forrest Hwy, Myalup WA. The Crooked Carrot is a cafe & market place offering beautiful fresh food, great coffee and quality local produce. Formerly known as the Emu Pie shop, The Crooked Carrot has revitalised this iconic site with a modern fit out, kitchen garden, street art signage and more additions coming very soon, including an electric car recharge station.
Fergus The Bull sculpture, Eaton, Western Australia. Some say it's the worst of Perth.
11.43am - Our packed lunch purchase from petrol station along the way to Pemberton Caravan Park.
12.03 pm - Driving through Donnybrook.
12.06 pm - Driving through Donnybrook.
Donnybrook is a town situated between Boyanup and Kirup on the South Western Highway, 210 kilometres south of Perth, Western Australia. The town is the centre of apple production in Western Australia. The town is also known for its picturesque abundance of English Oak trees.
Kirup, originally named Upper Capel, then Kirupp, is situated between Donnybrook and Balingup on the South Western Highway, 228 kilometres south of Perth, Western Australia in the upper reaches of the Capel River valley. Kirup is one of the three main town sites within the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup WA.
12.26pm - Balingup is a town in the South West of Western Australia, 241 kilometres south of the state capital, Perth, and 31 kilometres southeast of the town of Donnybrook. The town takes its name from Balingup Pool, located on the Balingup Brook which flows through the town.
Balingup WA.
Bridgetown is a town in the South West region of Western Australia, approximately 270 kilometres south of Perth on the Blackwood River at the intersection of South Western Highway with Brockman Highway to Nannup and Augusta.
12.48pm - Bridgetown is a town in the South West region of Western Australia, approximately 270 kilometres south of Perth on the Blackwood River at the intersection of South Western Highway with Brockman Highway to Nannup and Augusta.
Bridgetown is a town in the South West region of Western Australia, approximately 270 kilometres south of Perth on the Blackwood River at the intersection of South Western Highway with Brockman Highway to Nannup and Augusta.
A Rotary project on the Blackwood River after Bridgetown WA.
On the Blackwood River after Bridgetown WA.
The Blackwood River after Bridgetown WA.
Manjimup is a town in Western Australia, 307 kilometres south of the state capital, Perth. The town of Manjimup is a regional centre for the largest shire in the South West region of Western Australia. At the 2016 census, Manjimup had a population of 4,349.
2.04pm - Arrived at Pemberton WA.
2.04pm - Arrived at Pemberton WA.
Pemberton Visitor Centre WA - Make the visitor centre your first stop in town. Located in the main street and housing the Pemberton Visitor Centre and Pemberton Pioneer Museum, this is your "one stop shop" for all information, accommodation and tour bookings. You can pick up local maps and guides, find out the best place to eat and what to see. Come and see us and make your visit more enjoyable and rewarding.
Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Pemberton Caravan Park office WA.
Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Our car, boat and camping tent at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Paulin Toh at Pemberton Swimming Pool.
Pemberton Swimming Pool.
A historic swimming pool constructed in the late 1920's for the families of the timber workers, the Pemberton Pool has been an iconic destination for generations of locals and visitors. Nestled on the Lefroy Brook next to the Pemberton Mountain Bike Park the Pemberton Pool is perfect for a BBQ picnic or swimming in summer.
Pemberton Swimming Pool.
People cycling around Pemberton Swimming Pool.
Pemberton Swimming Pool.
The Pemberton Pool is a great venue to relax amongst the Karri Trees. Located within the town boundary it is just a short drive (or walk) from the Visitor Centre. The Pemberton Mountain Bike Park trailhead is located at the Pemberton Pool, so be sure to take your mountain bike and enjoy this great facilitiy. Walking trails through the forest are also accessible from here. Bike hire is available from the Pemberton Discovery Shop, Brockman Street Pemberton, this includes panniers for going on the Munda Biddi Trail.
The giant karri trees at Pemberton Swimming Pool.
The giant karri trees at Pemberton Swimming Pool.
The wild flowers at Pemberton Swimming Pool.
The wild flowers at Pemberton Swimming Pool.
The Pemberton Hotel has 30 units overlooking the beauty of the karri trees in the heart of the Pemberton Township. A facade of rammed earth, exposed beams, local timber and modern carvings make this a true Pemberton experience; a rare treat from the surrounding south west properties.
The true charm of a country pub can still be experienced at the original Pemberton Hotel, which is located adjacent to the newly designed and built modern accommodation and cafe.
The true charm of a country pub can still be experienced at the original Pemberton Hotel WA.
The Pemberton region was originally occupied by the Bibbulmun Australian Aborigines who knew the area as Wandergarup, which in their language meant ‘plenty of water.
The different type of trees in southern Western Australia.
The Pemberton Hotel was originally built in Greenbushes in the early 1900's and known as the Courthouse Hotel. In February 1926 an application was granted for the transfer of the license from Greenbushes to Pemberton. The Pemberton Hotel was opened in April 1926 re-built from materials transported from the former Courthouse Hotel site in Greenbushes.
Bought some groceries in IGA market.
"Lest we forget" monument in Pemberton WA.
"Lest we forget" monument in Pemberton WA.
Pemberton WA.
The ducks at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
The ducks at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
The ducks at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
The ducks at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
The ducks at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Dinner time at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Dinner time at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
The 'Mee Goreng' for dinner at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Camping night chat at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Camping night chat at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Camping night chat at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Uncle Rudy making a walking stick at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Catherine feeling cold at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Sleeping time at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Camping night at Pemberton Caravan Park WA.
Good Night And Sweet Dreams!
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WA day 01 (16.10.18) - Perth Holiday Adventure 2018
WA day 02 (17.10.18) - Perth Holiday Adventure 2018
WA day 03 (18.10.18) - Perth Holiday Adventure 2018
WA day 04 (19.10.18) - Boating at Swan River Perth, WA
WA day 05 (20.10.18) - Camping Adventure at Mandurah, WA
WA day 06 (21.10.18) - Camping-Boating at Mandurah, WA
WA day 07 (22.10.18) - Camping at Pemberton Caravan Park, WA
WA day 08 (23.10.18) - Coalmine Beach Holiday Park, Walpole, WA
WA day 09 (24.10.18) - Land of Giants and Walpole Inlet fishing, WA
WA day 10 (25.10.18) - Camping at Kalgan River Chalets, Caravan Park, Albany, WA
WA day 11 (26.10.18) - Albany to Perth, Western Australia
WA day 12 (27.10.18) - Visiting Elena and Barry Sweeney in Parinelia, WA
WA day 13 (28.10.18) - Visiting Core Cider and Masonmill Gardens, Perth, WA
WA day 14 (29.10.18) - Shopping and dinner with Elena and Barry Sweeney, WA
WA day 15 (30.10.18) - Perth flying back to KLIA Malaysia
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WA day 01 (16.10.18) - Perth Holiday Adventure 2018
WA day 02 (17.10.18) - Perth Holiday Adventure 2018
WA day 03 (18.10.18) - Perth Holiday Adventure 2018
WA day 04 (19.10.18) - Boating at Swan River Perth, WA
WA day 05 (20.10.18) - Camping Adventure at Mandurah, WA
WA day 06 (21.10.18) - Camping-Boating at Mandurah, WA
WA day 07 (22.10.18) - Camping at Pemberton Caravan Park, WA
WA day 08 (23.10.18) - Coalmine Beach Holiday Park, Walpole, WA
WA day 09 (24.10.18) - Land of Giants and Walpole Inlet fishing, WA
WA day 10 (25.10.18) - Camping at Kalgan River Chalets, Caravan Park, Albany, WA
WA day 11 (26.10.18) - Albany to Perth, Western Australia
WA day 12 (27.10.18) - Visiting Elena and Barry Sweeney in Parinelia, WA
WA day 13 (28.10.18) - Visiting Core Cider and Masonmill Gardens, Perth, WA
WA day 14 (29.10.18) - Shopping and dinner with Elena and Barry Sweeney, WA
WA day 15 (30.10.18) - Perth flying back to KLIA Malaysia
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Pretty! This was an incredibly wonderful post.
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What a gorgeous area to discover! The views are absolutely stunning!
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