Graeme and Toni started Pemberton Discovery Tours in 1999 after years of visiting the region and staying on the family farm. Their tours share the story of this amazing place, the incredible biodiversity and magnificent landscapes with the mission ‘Best off the Highway’ seasoning every experience. All tours are small in number and private tours are available.
The ‘Beach & Forest Eco Adventure’ is a half day adventure that takes you off the usual tour routes and off-road into the National Parks near Pemberton. Journeying through ancient Karri Forests scattered with seasonal wildflowers before heading through Yeagarup sand dunes, the largest landlocked sand dunes in the southern hemisphere, travelling through peppermint forests and onto the Yeagarup Beach, enjoying the ride along this seemingly endless and often uninhabited (except by birdlife) coastline before reaching the Warren River as it meets the ocean.
This nationally recognised Advanced Eco Accredited tour operates all year round in all weather conditions and highlights the Yeagarup Dunes, Great Southern Ocean, and the D'Entrecasteaux and Warren National Parks near Pemberton all the time entertaining, educating and enthralling you on the unique and beautiful landscapes, local flora and fauna and history of the region.
The Pemberton Wine Discovery Tour is a half day tour with pickup from your accommodation so you can enjoy meeting local characters and try their produce, wine and ciders they lovingly produce from their premises. The journey includes a guided journey through the region from paddock to plate and visits a number of cellar doors, private vineyards, orchard and farms on the journey. This is a great mix with the Beach & Forest Eco Adventure as a full day experience, really discovering the fabric that ties the forests to the farms.
The tour vehicles are often used to transport and assist walkers and riders on the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail as it weaves its way through our forests. Contact Toni for assistance in working out the easiest way to walk or cycle the trails through the region.
WA Wilderness - brought to you by Pemberton Discovery Tours
WA Wilderness gives you a chance to go camping in our Southern Forest National Parks, with a basic camp set up and optional extras to give you a flexible holiday.
Bring your friends or family, the site is chosen and tent erected, bring the small stuff, we have the big stuff here.
Kind of like a pop up hotel room in the forest, next to the river, in a world heritage listed National Landscape.
WA Wilderness Camping Experience was born from a partnership between Pemberton Discovery Tours and the Department of Parks and Wildlife as part of a drive to get visitors back into the National Parks as "Parks for People".
The WA Wilderness product encourages people back into camping by providing the ability to 'go camping' without having to purchase or borrow equipment. It means you can 'go camping' without having to buy, clean or store camping equipment after you return home.
Its Glamping for people who love Camping :)
Glamping
The ideal camping experience, everything fully set up and maintained for your own pleasure; tents, beds, cooking facilities all provided. The camps are located in the National Park near Pemberton and give you the opportunity to be only one step from nature in your very own campsite.
Perfect for families with limited time, or visitors travelling from interstate or overseas. These bookable campsites ensure you have your camping holiday organised! We have two options - check them out when you book as we can either provide bedding (great if you are coming from overseas or interstate) or give you the catered camping experience where everything but the bedding and ensuite is provided (perfect if you already have some equipment and have room in the car).
Currently located on the banks of the Warren River at Drafty's Campground, enjoy the wineries, restaurants and galleries scattered amongst the countryside or simply relax in your own personal piece of paradise!
Deep in the forest, at the heart of the Warren National Park, these cool, green, campsites lie on the banks of the Warren River.
Camp In Style
The wilderness tents have been specifically chosen for this region.
The high rainfall, loam soils, campsite size and a variety of campsites in the region are the reason behind choosing the Black Wolf tent.
Made to withstand the toughest of weather conditions, these tents are comfortable, easy to keep clean and camouflaged to the environment. They also offer consistent height inside within a small footprint.
With couples and families in mind, the additional veranda and picnic table shelter gives you an allocation of space and again additional shelter from the elements.
Why not! Enjoy what camping is – spending time with people you love just one step from nature.
Discover the Yeagarup Dunes, the largest landlocked Sand Dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, seasonal coastal heath wildflowers, magnificent coastline and our secret magnificent old growth Karri Forest on this half day eco 4WD adventure into the Warren & D'Entrecasteaux National Parks near Pemberton.
Highlights:
- Old growth Karri Forest (areas you may not be able to access yourself)
- Yeagarup Dunes - moving 4m per year into the forest and now 6km in from the beach
- Coastal Heath (Wildflowers in season) a totally different landscape
- Yeagarup Hut - an offroad accessible camping site and an occasional stop for lunch
- Yeagarup Beach - a stretch of beach from the Warren River to the Donnelly River only accessible by 4WD
- Warren River mouth - where the Warren River meets the ocean; opens and closes depending on the seasons
- Family run and owned and operated - Graeme and Toni started the business in 1999.
Tours include:
- Delicious picnic Lunch
- National Park entry per person
- Small group tours (maximum of 13 in one vehicle)
- Unique and magnificent scenery
- Knowledgeable accredited tour guide
- Guest departure lounge (when available) and Guest certificate
- Future discount voucher.
Please contact us via email, phone or Facebook if your dates and times do not fit in with the calendar - most times we are able to make changes to suit your itinerary - (the 9am tour is standard)
Please note we do endeavour to run this tour with a minimum of 4 and are unable to offer senior rates to groups less than this number.
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Discover the Yeagarup Dunes, the largest landlocked Sand Dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, seasonal coastal heath wildflowers, magnificent coastline and our secret magnificent old growth Karri Forest on this half day eco 4WD adventure into the Warren & D'Entrecasteaux National Parks near Pemberton.
Highlights:
- Old growth Karri Forest (areas you may not be able to access yourself)
- Yeagarup Dunes - moving 4m per year into the forest and now 6km in from the beach
- Coastal Heath (Wildflowers in season) a totally different landscape
- Yeagarup Hut - an offroad accessible camping site and an occasional stop for lunch
- Yeagarup Beach - a stretch of beach from the Warren River to the Donnelly River only accessible by 4WD
- Warren River mouth - where the Warren River meets the ocean; opens and closes depending on the seasons
- Family run and owned and operated - Graeme and Toni started the business in 1999.
Tours include:
- Delicious homemade afternoon tea
- National Park entry per person
- Small group tours (maximum of 13 in one vehicle)
- Unique and magnificent scenery
- Knowledgeable accredited tour guide
- Guest departure lounge (when available) and Guest certificate
- Future discount voucher.
Please contact us via email, phone or Facebook if your dates and times do not fit in with the calendar - most times we are able to make changes to suit your itinerary - (the 2pm tour is by request and afternoon tea is arranged.)
Please note we do endeavour to run this tour with a minimum of 4 and are unable to offer senior rates to groups less than this number.
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Pemberton has one of the best cool climate wine regions, with many wines recognised around the world. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot are two varieties that excel and are worthy of a drink or two. And many more are noteworthy.
Your Pemberton Wine Tour will enable you to experience Pemberton's farms, wineries and cideries not to mention a local cheese platter along with a guided adventure through Pemberton's forests.
Your personal guide will ensure you have a day to remember when you return home and uncork that wonderful wine. These tours offer a great excuse for a celebration event or just a private occasion.
Tours pick up from local accommodation and travel through local farms, factories, vineyards and cellardoors. A platter is included and the selected wineries may also include a cidery, Truffle, Avocado or strawberry farm.
Minimum numbers apply.
Looking for a day tour through the majestic D'Entrecasteaux National Park? This tour is ideal if you're interested in a fully day tour, or you've experienced our half day tour before and would like to experience something different.
Full day off-road adventure takes you past Pemberton's hidden treasures
Great for learning about your new pride & joy; safety in numbers or just wanting to learn more about the area! Our tag along tours are a fantastic way to enjoy our environment and understand a little more about your vehicle's capabilities!
What we offer: - a guided 4WD tour through the dunes to the beach and returning via the old growth Karri forest (see Beach & Forest Eco Adventure for tour route & information).
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UHF Communications (including Hand Held units) and all recovery gear is carried at all times.
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Air compressor on board for those without tyre compression equipment
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Lunch or afternoon tea provided.
A great introduction for people that aren't familiar with 4WD operations - or those who just want to learn about the area and prefer going in convoy...
Please note - Graeme is a Certified Trainer and Assessor - should you be interested in doing a course please contact us.
During Summer months we do try and take you over the mouth of the Warren River and up CALCUP HILL - bit of a challenge that one :o) - however not always available.
Interested in in combining it with camping? Check out the www.wawilderness.com.au Glamping or Yeagarup Hut option.
Why not take a tag along tour? Contact us for further information and bookings. If you need to hire a 4WD - check out the team from Australian 4WD Hire. They have been great!
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Email, SMS and messenger support - 24 hours
Please note there are no toilet or kitchen facilities so please fill your drink bottles and use bathrooms if necessary elsewhere prior to arrival (there will be a toilet stop in the first hour.)
Should this tour be booked for less than 4 guests; the full adult tour rate applies.
We will endeavour to group tours together to make it a larger group.
I am aware that taking a tour involves risks and I do hereby assume all responsibility of risk and release Pemberton Discovery Tours staff and associates from all liability actions causes of action debts claims and demands of every kind and nature whatsoever which I now have or which may arise out of or in connection with this tour including any pre-existing injury or condition. The terms hereof shall serve as a release of risk for any heirs executors and administrators and all members of my family including any minors accompanying me with me acting as their guardian.
Please note - Concession and discounted prices are not available for small groups (under 4) due to the cost of running the experience.