Exploring Pemberton camping in National Parks. Wine tasting and Grape Harvest on Pemberley Farm. 4 Days

Tour route Perth to Pemberton 

Tour route exploring Pemberton and National Parks

Our campsite at Warren National Park

More local maps and google map links provided to help us explore the area when you sign up with Dave.

Our Itinerary

DAY 1

We will be departing from Dave’s house Friday 8.30am (Dave will txt you his address and Tour Route with a Google Maps link).

• 1^st    Travel time 44mins. Very Quick toilet stop! BP Truck Stop Baldivis Forrest Hwy, with two more cars joining the convoy
• 2^nd Travel time 1hr 43mins. DONNYBROOK Early Lunch and toilet stop.
• 3^rd Travel time 1hr 40mins. Arrive Warren NP campsite approx. 1.30pm to set up camp.

Our fellow campers Hiring a Eureka camper for the first time are encouraged to join Dave for a Demo first before setting up their own camper. This will help you to prevent unwanted damages and confusion. And it is fun!

Feel free to become a passenger in a friends car (if there is room?) as we don’t always need to take ALL cars in the convoy for our short trips through Warren NP.

Trek along the banks of the Warren River or go for a swim. Checkout the view from Warren Lookout of this spectacular forest. There are drop toilets available in these National Parks.

Its COMMUNAL PIZZA NIGHT with everyone chipping in with toppings, pizza bases, cooking, etc. A great way to get to know your fellow campers in the group. Lets set up a few tables and at least 2x Webber Q BBQ’s to get organized, before sunset around 5pm.

DAY 2

Get  your National Park pass ready, maps, lunch/drinks etc (as recommended by Dave via his Google Info link), for an Adventure Packed day!

8.30am we’re off to the Karri Forest Explorer Drive, Beedelup Falls and DÉntrecasteaux National Park.

Mark Hudson takes us for a little walk to understand the Flora and Fauna in D’Entrecasteaux NP.

Drop your tyre pressures and get ready for a 4WD experience UP Yeagarup Sand Dunes. 

If time permits lets drop into Southern Forest Chocolate Company on the way to Pemberley Farm.

Returning to Pemberley Farm for a memorable Wine tasting experience. 2.30pm Sharp! As we don’t want to Keep our Host Dave Rado waiting!

Don’t have a BIG lunch as we will be tasting local farm produce and award winning wines! Take some wine back to Perth with you or better still, back to camp to share.

Lets gather for happy hour back at our campsite before sunset for nibbles.

DAY 3

9am Start off the day with a morning coffee at Wild At Heart Café in Pemberton OR Pemberton General store.

10am. Meet at the main carpark to Pemberton District High School for a majestic 1 kilometre walk to the famous Gloucester Tree, a lookout tree overlooking the Karri forest which for the adventurous amongst us is a challenging climb of 53m.

Walk back to our cars then pay a visit to the old Pemberton Pool, nestled amongst the tall Karri Trees.

Lunch at BIG BROOK DAM.

After which  join Dave for a swim or pleasant walk around the Dam.

Back to camp via Pemberton Township, picking up those last minute items from the local IGA store. Need to top up your fuel tank for the drive back home tomorrow? It will help to save time.

Day 4

Depart 9.30am from Pemberley Farm for Manjimup

For those people with portable toilets you will be able to empty them at the designated DUMP POINT located at the Manjimup Visitors Centre on the way back to Perth.

Lock up your campers/caravans for a short walk to sit down for a Coffee at Southern Roasting Co, Manjimup

NOTE:

These tours are very flexible and relaxed so if wanting to stay back at the campsite to chill please do.

If wanting to temporarily leave the tour group please let Dave know where you are going. Thank you.

Our Itinerary can change with little notice especially in the months of February/March with the Grape Harvest in full swing on many farms/vineyards including Pemberley Farm.

Fellow campers, you DO NOT need to return to Perth with the Convoy/Group if you have other plans. However, please let Dave know of your intentions. Thank you.     

Other places to visit                                               

World renowned food and wines in the many scenic wineries surrounding Pemberton 
Lake Jasper in the D’Entrecasteaux national park is the largest natural freshwater lake in Western Australia and covers an area of about 450 hectares. It is unique because it has no in or out tributaries and is 10 meters deep and accessible only by 4WD.
A little further west is Black Point, in the far northwestern part of the D’Entrecasteaux National Park between Augusta and Windy Harbour. The black Basalt columns were formed about 135 million years ago.
The Cascades are a series of low falls in the Lefroy brook. The road has been sealed and is accessible from the historic Tram, which departs from Pemberton twice daily.

On payment of the 25% deposit receive a fully comprehensive INFORMATION PACKAGE to help you get organized for this Adventure Camping Tour. This has been put together with over 40 years experience and will include the following via a Google shared link, emailed to you.

• Itinerary and tour description
• Camping Information and Checklist sheet to tick off
• Summary of Hired Equipment sheet to tick off
• Participant Medical History sheet to complete
• Information on how to apply for a National Park Pass online
• Sheet with all the names of the participants, their mobile phone numbers, and Convoy Position
• Convoy Etiquette
• Maps of the local area and National parks
• Any additional day Tours included in the itinerary
• Redtrack Tours Terms and Conditions to sign
• Folders full of pictures TITLED :-

                                                                        Camping Equipment & Accessories

                                                                        Communal Cooking and Meal suggestions

                                                                        Hire Eureka Offroad Camper Trailer

                                                                        Pictures of our Tour

Please note: To ensure the tour proceeds as planned, we require at least 6 car bookings to be made at least 60 days before the scheduled departure date. Therefore, we highly recommend making your bookings as soon as possible if you’re interested!

Do you want to be a Passenger in Dave’s New 4WD 200 series Landcruiser? What it means to be a passenger in Dave’s 200 series Landcruiser whilst on Tour:    Provide comfortable seating with easy views of the surrounding landscape whilst on route. Your Tour leader is with you most of the time to offer help and provide answer to questions whilst on route. Oh! And good humour! Help you with setting up your quick/easy touring tent/mattress when making camp and packing away when departing. See picture below. Cold drinking water and medical kit readily available. Make all camping equipment readily available to you on arrival at campsite -  - Popup toilet/shower tent  - Mobile Kitchen, Cooker, fridge, Esky, lighting, water, utensils. Passenger responsible for their own bedding, food, and cooking. However, communal cooking on a few occassions is the way to GO! Passenger’s luggage size not to exceed “the same size as carry on luggage to a airplane” and your food a similar size. To be dropped off to Dave well before the day of departure. Passenger NOT responsible for navigation, car maintenance, or fueling up. Campsite and National Park fees not included. Station campsite fees are approx. $20/night/person. Campsite fees to be paid via shop prior to departure. Passengers TOTAL TOUR COST as seen below with deposit paid by EFT online or via shop. -  - Karijini, Bremer Bay and Solar Eclipse Tours $2850 including GST. $375 deposit to confirm Booking.  - 3-5 Day Tours $1290 incl. GST. $645 deposit to confirm Booking. Hire Camper Trailers are available and can be quoted on request. Dave invites people to register for one of our Info nights to find out more by clicking here. View your Touring Tent, 3x persons.