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Timber and Heritage Park A must-see for any visitor to Manjimup, this 10 ha park includes the state's only timber museum, an exhibition of old steam engines, an 18 m climbable fire-lookout tower and a historic village with an early settler's cottage, blacksmith's shop, old police station and lock-up, one-teacher school and early mill house. Set in natural bush and parkland, there are many delightful spots for picnics or barbecues. Cnr Rose and Edwards sts.

One Tree Bridge In 1904 a single enormous karri tree was felled so that it dropped across the 25 m wide Donnelly River, forming the basis of a bridge. Winter floods in 1966 swept most of the bridge away; the 17 m piece salvaged is displayed near the original site with information boards. Nearby is Glenoran Pool, a scenic spot for catching rainbow trout and marron in season, with walking trails and picnic areas. Graphite Rd; 21 km W. Manjimup and Pemberton wine regions These two regions are stacked on top of one another beneath the Blackwood Valley. Well before wineries were established here, Dr John Gladstones studied the climate of the wider region and claimed that Manjimup had similar conditions to Bordeaux. Just like Bordeaux, merlots are strong. Visit Chestnut Grove to taste some of the best merlot, as well as its verdelho. The much denser wine region of Pemberton has vineyards squeezed in between the marri and karri forests. Wineries include Salitage and Fonty’s Pool, with styles such as semillon, viognier, merlot and chardonnay.  King Jarrah: estimated to be 600 years old, this massive tree is the centrepiece for several forest walks; Perup Rd; 3 km E. Wine and Truffle Company: tastings and information about truffle farming and dog training; (08) 9777 2474; 7 km SW. Fonty's Pool: dammed in 1925 by Archie Fontanini for the irrigation of vegetables, it is now a popular swimming pool and picnic area in landscaped grounds; Seven Day Rd; 7 km S. Dingup Church: built in 1896 by the pioneer Giblett family and doubling as the school, this church is one of the few remaining local soapstone buildings; Balbarrup Rd; 8 km E. Pioneer Cemetery: poignant descriptions on headstones testify to the hardships faced by first settlers; Perup Rd; 8 km E. Diamond Tree Lookout: one of 8 tree towers constructed from the late 1930s as fire lookouts. Climb to the wooden cabin atop this 51 m karri, used as a fire lookout from 1941 to 1947; 9 km S. Fontanini's Nut Farm: gather chestnuts, walnuts, hazelnuts and fruit in season; open Apr–June; Seven Day Rd; 10 km S. Nyamup: old mill town redeveloped as a tourist village; 20 km SE. Four Aces: 4 giant karri trees 220–250 years old and 67–79 m high stand in Indian file; Graphite Rd; 23 km W. Great Forest Trees Drive: self-guide drive through Shannon National Park; contact visitor centre for map; 45 km S. Perup Forest Ecology Centre: night spotlight walks to see rare, endangered and common native animals; contact DEC on (08) 9771 7988 for details; 50 km E. Lake Muir Lookout/Bird Observatory: boardwalk over salt lake to bird hide; 55 km E. 

Dunsborough 118 km

Dunsborough is about three hours’ drive south of Perth, and offers beach, rock and boat fishing. Local fishing store operator Damien Lane says the rock ledges produce salmon in autumn and winter, Samson fish,... Find out more

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Albany 188 km

Albany, about five hours’ drive south of Perth, is most famous for being the home of the last Australian whaling station. But talk to tackle store owner Jim Allen and you soon realise there is more to Albany than... Find out more

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Four-wheel-drive tours around Pemberton and Albany 25 km

Pemberton Discovery Tours is a carbon-neutral business that runs 4WD and tag-along tours through the great karri forests, along beaches and through dune systems, with a particular focus on environmental impact. There are... Find out more

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Walking the Cape to Cape Track 94 km

One of Western Australia’s brilliant longdistance walks, the Cape to Cape Walk covers 135 kilometres between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, going through coastal heath, wildflowers, jarrah–marri forest... Find out more

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Caving - Southern Western Australia 97 km

Six limestone caves in the Capes region are open to the public and there are self-guided and adventure-caving options. Jewel Cave is the largest of Western Australia’s tourist caves and has beautiful formations... Find out more

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Snorkelling around Busselton and Augusta 99 km

The marine life growing off and feeding near the historic 1841-metre Busselton Jetty makes it one of the easiest and best snorkelling and dive sites in Western Australia. The Underwater Observatory (see entry below) at... Find out more

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Cycle tour - Margaret River 104 km

You can explore this scenic region at your own pace, including wineries, karri forests, caves and beaches on a bike. Dirty Detours hires bikes in Margaret River and runs a one-day, off-road Sip and Cycle tour, while... Find out more

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Margaret River canoe tour 104 km

Bushtucker River and Winery Tours will take you canoeing down the quiet Margaret River, with opportunities to see kangaroos, bushtucker- bearing plants and heritage sites on a guided four-hour excursion. There is time... Find out more

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Dolphin Discovery Centre 112 km

This non-profit organisation is committed to education, conservation and research about dolphins, but also provides extraordinary opportunities to interact with these creatures. About 90 wild bottlenose dolphins live in... Find out more

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Wardan Aboriginal Centre 122 km

The cultural centre for the Wardandi people, this rammed-earth building in Yallingup has Aboriginal art displays, guided tours, toolmaking and spear-throwing workshops and dance demonstrations.... Find out more

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Cycling tours 137 km

Denmark Bike Adventures hires bikes and recommends a couple of cycling tours, including a hike–bike combination in which you can walk a section of the Bibbulmun Track (see Hiking below), then hop on a bike to cycle... Find out more

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Wildflower tour - Mount Barker 146 km

The Banksia Farm at Mount Barker has the world’s only arboretum of all 77 banksia species and nearly all the dryandras as well. Join a tour around the farm to hear fascinating yarns about how banksias were used in... Find out more

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The Cut Golf Club 187 km

There was a time not long ago when golfers could be forgiven for thinking there was little chance of any new links courses being built on the Australian coastline. That was before the post-2000 building boom kicked in... Find out more

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Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club 197 km

Nearly eight years after American designer Robert Trent Jones Jnr oversaw the final stages of construction on his acclaimed Joondalup layout, he found himself back on the WA coast. This time it was to sign off on... Find out more

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Secret Harbour Golf Links 207 km

Towering sand dunes covered with thick coastal scrub were the sight that greeted Graham Marsh, former player turned course designer, when he took his first look at the proposed Secret Harbour Golf Links in the early... Find out more

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The Links Kennedy Bay 211 km

Kennedy Bay has a brief and chequered history. Since opening for play in 1998 this acclaimed links course has been forced to close twice because of financial circumstances involving different owners. The most recent... Find out more

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Araluen Golf Resort 233 km

Steep forest-covered hills above deep valleys are not the ideal landscape on which to create a golf course. But that did not stop the developers of Araluen Golf Resort – in the Roleystone Hills, 45 minutes... Find out more

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Cabernet Restaurant

Cabernet is situated in the heart of the state’s southern forest region at the Kingsley Motel. Whether you choose to dine inside the elegant dining room or alfresco, the broad-ranging menu is sure to appeal.... Find out more

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Déjà vu Cafe

Situated in the centre of town, Déjà vu Café encourages patrons to relax and take their time with their meal or coffee. Much of the food is cooked on the premises, which consists of light meals, the... Find out more

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Slice of Heaven Cafe

Rumour has it that the coffee at Slice of Heaven has other-worldly qualities since it is roasted at Mojo’s in Bunbury. The food is prepared in-house and served in warm surroundings situated in the centre of town.... Find out more

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The Sandcastle 243 km

The Sandcastle is an up-market option in South Fremantle, with beautiful food, much of which comes from sustainable resources, and organic wines and beers. As well as stocking organic vegetables, grains and meats, the... Find out more

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Cowaramup Brewing Company 103 km

This family-owned microbrewery, based in the Margaret River wine-producing belt, first fired up in December 2006. Cowaramup can be tricky to pronounce for some visitors (correctly: Ca-rara-mup) and the locals often refer... Find out more

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Bootleg Brewery 114 km

Established in 1994 in the Margaret River wine region, this long-running craft brewery bills itself as ‘an oasis of beer in a desert of wine’. The metaphor never quite rang true and even less so in recent... Find out more

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Swan Brewery 242 km

The Swan Brewery was established in 1857 by early Western Australian settler Frank Sherwood, who had emigrated from England with his family in 1842. Interestingly, he originally set up a school of classics and languages... Find out more

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Little Creatures Brewing 245 km

After dabbling in wine and working as a brewing consultant in the US, craftbeer pioneer Phil Sexton re-surfaced in the local beer scene, along with a couple of other former Matilda Bay Brewing heavyweights, with the... Find out more

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Gage Roads Brewing Company 245 km

Established in 2002 by former Sail & Anchor brewing team Peter Nolin and Bill Hoedemaker, Gage Roads Brewing started producing beer from the Palmyra site in mid-2005. The US-born pair was apparently frustrated that... Find out more

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Sail & Anchor Hotel 245 km

The Australian craft beer movement was kick-started at the Sail & Anchor Hotel in 1984 when the first house-brewed ale flowed there. Phil Sexton and his partners in the Matilda Bay Brewing Company were building the... Find out more

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Billabong Brewing 245 km

Owner Alan Proctor started Billabong Brewing as Western Australia’s first brew-on-premise operation, where homebrewers come to make their own beer and bottle it, using professional equipment. In 2006 Proctor... Find out more

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Green’s Island camping area 19 km

Greens Island camping area is 2 km off Donnelly Dr, 23 km west of Manjimup via Graphite Rd). Set in a former family farm dating back to the 1921 settlement of the area, it provides easy bushwalking access to Four Acres... Find out more

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Boarding House campsite 20 km

Boarding House campsite is 22.8 km from Tom Road.... Find out more

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Big Brook Aboretum 21 km

Big Brook Arboretum has a spacious camping area shaded by tall trees with abundant wildflowers. You’ll find it 11 km north-west of Pemberton via Golf Links and Mullineaux roads. A walking trail here leads through... Find out more

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Donnelly River Village 22 km

This privately operated campsite is 20.6 km from Gregory Brook.... Find out more

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Donnelly River Village 22 km

Marking the end of the northern section of the track, and the beginning of the southern, this privately operated campsite is 20.6 km from Gregory Brook in the northern section of the track.... Find out more

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Tom Road campsite 24 km

Tom Road campsite is 15.9 km from Donnelly River Village.... Find out more

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Willow Springs camping area 27 km

Willow Springs camping area is 5 km south of the Brockman Hwy on Gold Gully Rd, 22 km east of Nannup. There are basic facilities for self-sufficient campers only at this secluded campsite that was once a forestry site.... Find out more

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Beavis campsite 29 km

Beavis campsite is 19.1 km from Boarding House.... Find out more

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Moons Crossing camping and picnic area 29 km

This small, peaceful camping site is in the forest beside Warren River, which offers marroning and fishing opportunities. Come equipped with firewood and drinking water. To get here, take Moons Crossing Rd, off Spring... Find out more

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Warren campsite 30 km

Warren campsite is 45.4 km from Beedelup.... Find out more

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Fonty’s Pool Caravan Park 9 km

Closed during July and August, this park is in a rural setting just 8 km from Manjimup along a sealed road. Fonty’s Pool is a spring-fed swimming hole, with a rich history dating back to 1925. Bookings are required... Find out more

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Pemberton Caravan Park 25 km

This is a spacious place with lots of shade and trees, just 1 km from the town centre. The budget-priced park has basic amenities, and a natural-style pool right next door. Bookings are required in peak periods and a... Find out more

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Turner Caravan Park 91 km

This is a large waterfront park in the heart of town, with wide sprawling lawns. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out more

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Rest Point Holiday Village 98 km

This is an ideal holiday park in an informal setting, located on the water’s edge just 5 km from the town. The park has newly developed sites and amenities. Bookings are required from December to April.... Find out more

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Coalmine Beach Holiday Park 99 km

This is a large tourist park, situated near an inlet, with good amenities and a range of facilities. The Valley of the Giants is nearby, as are some good fishing spots. Bookings are required in peak periods and... Find out more

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Beachlands Holiday Park 101 km

This is a good quality park in the very popular holiday town of Busselton. Sites are at a premium here in holiday periods, when the price of powered sites soars over $60 per night. Bookings are required at peak times and... Find out more

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Mandalay Holiday Resort 102 km

This is an excellent quality caravan park for tourists. It is just across the road from the beach and about 4 km from the town centre. There is a popular resort-style pool and large grassy playing area. Holiday periods... Find out more

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Hamelin Bay Holiday Park 103 km

This is a national park camping ground with great facilities for caravans and motorhomes.It is right alongside the beach and has a kiosk that sells basic necessities. There is a minimum-stay period.... Find out more

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Margaret River Tourist Park 104 km

Located 1 km from the centre of town, this park is a convenient base to explore the popular Margaret River holiday region. Pets are allowed, but small dogs only. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out more

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Peppermint Park Eco Village 105 km

This is one of the neatest parks we have visited in recent times. The camp kitchen has to one of the best we have seen in a part of Australia that is renowned for quality parks. Bookings are required in peak times and a... Find out more

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Diamond Tree Angus Stud

Set on 400 hectares, the Diamond Tree Angus Stud is located approximately halfway between Manjimup and Pemberton, giving guests the opportunity to explore wineries, restaurants, national parks, waterways, galleries and... Find out more

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Dingup House B&B

Originally established in 1870 as a three-room cottage, the Dingup House B&B has expanded into a historic homestead. Four of the guest rooms have private ensuite facilities and all are decorated with period fixtures... Find out more

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Fonty’s Pool & Caravan Park

There aren’t many places as ideal as this region of the state to set up a tent and savour the natural environment. Fonty’s Pool Caravan Park is set in majestic surroundings and takes its name from the huge... Find out more

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Karri Glade Chalets

Surrounded by soaring karri trees and in the midst of the area’s many natural attractions, the Karri Glade Chalets have two bedrooms, are fully self-contained and include spas, log fires and spring water flowing... Find out more

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Wilgarup Lodge B&B

Situated on what was one of the first farms in the region, Wilgarup Lodge B&B has a chequered history sure to keep guests intrigued over breakfast. Many of the six rooms at the lodge include ensuite bathrooms,... Find out more

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Watermark Kilns 35 km

For something completely different, stay in one of two ex-tobacco kilns, converted into comfortable, low-key accommodation. The double kiln (suitable for large families or bigger groups) has recycled timbers, water is... Find out more

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Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat 105 km

Set in a 40-hectare conservation reserve protected from feral predators, with woylies, bandicoots and other animals roaming around, the self-contained chalets here have everything you could want, including local... Find out more

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Burnside Bungalows 107 km

At Margaret River you can stay on this certified organic and biodynamic farm that produces mulberries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, avocados and olives. The accommodation is in cottages made with rammed earth and... Find out more

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Yallingup Strawbale Retreat 118 km

The two retreats here have walls built of straw. You can collect eggs for your breakfast, or see what is in season in the orchard.... Find out more

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Diamond Tree Lookout Park Area 9 km

10 km S of Manjimup (R) or 108 km N of Walpole (L) Small area just off the highway in the forest. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 19.195 E116 07.227... Find out more

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Jarrah Park Rest Area 28 km

21 km W of Bridgetown (R) or 24 km E of Nannup (L) Very small area just off the highway in the forest. Good shade. GPS: S34 01.843 E115 59.137  ... Find out more

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Willow Springs Camp Area 30 km

T/O 24 km W of Bridgetown (L) or 21 km E of Nannup (R) Secluded area located 5 kilometres south of the highway in the forest. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 02.745 E115 55.553... Find out more

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Bridgetown Park Area 30 km

South end of town Large area just off the highway on the riverbank. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S33 58.197 E116 08.041 ... Find out more

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Karri Gully Rest Area 32 km

26 km W of Bridgetown (R) or 19 km E of Nannup (L) Very small area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S34 00.445 E115 56.446... Find out more

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Greenbushes Rest Area 46 km

9 km S of Balingup (R) or 17 km N of Bridgetown (L) Large grassed area just off the highway at the junction with the road into Greenbushes. GPS: S33 50.215 E116 03.023... Find out more

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Shannon Park Area 46 km

52 km S of Manjimup (L) or 66 km N of Walpole (R) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S34 35.479 E116 24.686... Find out more

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Shannon Camp Area 46 km

52 km S of Manjimup (R) or 66 km N of Walpole (L) Very nice campground located well off the highway in a secluded forest setting in Shannon National Park. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 35.725 E116 24.642 ... Find out more

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Lake Muir Park Area 51 km

102 km W of Mount Barker (L) or 59 km E of Manjimup (R) Small area just off the highway at the observatory. Limited shade. GPS: S34 26.466 E116 38.907... Find out more

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Workers Pool Camp Area 53 km

T/O 2 km N of Nannup Small camp area located 8 kilometres west of Vasse Highway via Mowen Road. Good shade. GPS: S33 57.244 E115 41.280  ... Find out more

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Barrabup Pool Camp Area 53 km

T/O 2 km N of Nannup Small camp area located 8 kilometres west of Vasse Highway via Mowen Road. Good shade. GPS: S33 56.666 E115 41.590... Find out more

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Canebrake Rest Area 59 km

34 km W of Nannup (R) or 41 km E of Karridale (L) Small area just off the highway surrounded by trees. Good shade. GPS: S34 09.348 E115 31.116... Find out more

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Sue's Bridge Camp Area 72 km

T/O 45 km W of Nannup (R) or 30 km E of Karridale (L) Secluded campground located in the forest 9 kilometres north of the highway via Sue’s Road. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 04.638 E115 23.293  ... Find out more

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Frankland River Rest Area 74 km

77 km W of Mount Barker (R) or 84 km E of Manjimup (L) Large area just off the highway surrounded by trees. Good shade. GPS: S34 28.625 E116 54.05... Find out more

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Ironstone Gully Camp Area 77 km

T/O at Donnybrook Small secluded camp area located just off Capel Road, 18 kilometres south-west of Donnybrook. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S33 39.097 E115 42.296... Find out more

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Rocky Gully Park Area 85 km

67 km W of Mount Barker (R) or 94 km E of Manjimup (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 30.570 E117 00.766... Find out more

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Chapman Pool Camp Area 88 km

T/O 64 km W of Nannup (R) or 11 km E of Karridale (L) Secluded camp area located in a natural bush setting 9 kilometres north of the highway via Warner Glen Road. GPS: S34 05.329 E115 12.722  ... Find out more

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Alexandra Bridge Camp Area 89 km

T/O 64 km W of Nannup (R) or 11 km E of Karridale (L) Large camping area 2 kilometres north-west of the highway via Clarke Drive on the riverbank. Good shade. GPS: S34 09.808 E115 11.046... Find out more

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McLeod Creek Rest Area 96 km

23 km N of Augusta (L) or 20 km S of Margaret River (R) Secluded area just off the highway among the trees. Good shade. GSP: S34 07.619 E115 06.843... Find out more

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Walpole Park Area 98 km

Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway near the information centre. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 58.548 E116 43.864  ... Find out more

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Conto Camp Area 106 km

T/O 14 km N of Augusta (L) or 29 km S of Margaret River (R) Whistlers Way camp site is located 6 kilometres west of the highway via Bushby Road, Caves Road and Conto Road in a secluded bushland setting near the coast... Find out more

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Bunbury South Rest Area 107 km

42 km NW of Margaret River (L) or 57 km SE of Bunbury (R) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S33 22.261 E115 38.779... Find out more

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Boscabel Road Rest Area 109 km

75 km SE of Williams (L) or 19 km NW of Kojonup (R) Large area just off the highway around a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S33 39.510 E117 05.776... Find out more

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Tunney Road Rest Area 113 km

38 km SE of Kojonup (L) or 65 km NW of Mount Barker (R) Small area just off the highway around a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S34 06.750 E117 21.998... Find out more

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Martup Pool Rest Area 116 km

62 km SE of Williams (L) or 32 km NW of Kojonup (R) Large area well off the highway among some large trees. Good shade. GPS: S33 32.782 E117 05.091... Find out more

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Parry Beach Camp Area 128 km

T/O 43 km E of Walpole (R) or 23 km W of Denmark (L) Small secluded campground located 6 kilometres south of the highway on the foreshore among dense coastal vegetation. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 02.375... Find out more

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Arthur River Rest Area 130 km

38 km SE of Williams (L) or 56 km NW of Kojonup (R) Large area adjacent to the highway near the roadhouse. Limited shade. GPS: S33 20.226 E117 02.035 ... Find out more

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Harvey River Park Area 131 km

51 km S of Pinjarra (R) or 49 km N of Bunbury (L) Shady area on the banks of the river. GPS: S33 04.667 E115 54.525... Find out more

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Greens Pool Park Area 132 km

T/O 52 km E of Walpole (R) or 14 km W of Denmark (L) Foreshore parking area located 4 kilometres south of the highway. GPS: S35 01.376 E117 14.133  ... Find out more

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Denmark Park Area 137 km

East side of town Parking area just off the highway on the banks of the river. GPS: S34 57.610 E117 21.388  ... Find out more

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