Southern Forests

Introducing Southern Forests

The tall forests of WA’s southwest are world famous, and rightly so. They are simply magnificent, with towering gums – karri, jarrah, marri – sheltering cool undergrowth. Between the forests, small towns bear witness to the region’s history of logging and mining; most, like Pemberton, have redefined themselves as small-scale tourist centres from where you can bushwalk, take wine tours, canoe trips and trout- and marron-fishing expeditions. The backdrop to the townships is verdant farmland and meandering rivers such as the Blackwood making their way through the landscape.

The area of ‘tall trees’ lies between the Vasse Hwy and the South Western Hwy, and includes the timber towns of Bridgetown, Manjimup, Nannup, Pemberton and Northcliffe. The drives between the towns are truly spectacular.

DEC (Nannup 08-9756 1101; Warren Rd; Pemberton 08-9776 1207; Kennedy St) offices can help with maps and information on new national parks.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009