Pemberton half day tours in Western Australia
| country: | Australia | ||||
| location: | Western Australia | ||||
| departures: | Tours depart daily at 9am and 2pm throughout the year and are 4 hours long | ||||
| price: | From AU $90 (1 day) per adult and AU $50 per child (under 14) excluding flights
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Explore the spectacular Yeagarup Dunes, Pemberton’s inland desert, drive on endless beaches and touch towering Karri trees on this half-day 4WD eco tour.
This tour is a nature based experience that allows visitors to the southwest access into normally inaccessible forest wilderness; travelling through a wide variety of landscapes and appreciating the diversity of this regions flora & fauna. Visiting the D'Entrecasteaux and Warren National Parks near Pemberton, Western Australia and enabling visitors to adventure into otherwise unknown territory.
Suitable for all ages & all adventurers. The diversity of this area is amazing – and all within 35km from Pemberton Township.
Experience the largest landlocked dune system in the Southern Hemisphere, moving in on protected forest, drive on an endless beach, visit wild oceans & touch towering Karri trees with someone special or a group of friends. Sit back, relax and let us amaze you on a journey of discovery.
You will experience a diversity of wildlife from Kangaroo's, snakes, emus and forest Red Tailed Black Cockatoo and other bird life unique to this pristine area. River valleys to towering Karri forest, down to the dense coastal forests, your guide will reveal tales of Aboriginal history, early pioneering settlers and even drive down some of their early horse drawn trails in the security and comfort of our 4WD.
On entering the D'Entrecasteaux National Park we stop and give your time to stretch your legs on the banks of a lake with aboriginal significance and learn about its history. Make use of the facilities available and take a glimpse at the start of the largest landlocked sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere.
We traverse the sandy tracks to the giant wall of sand looming above you; it is inevitable the predominantly westerly winds will blow the dunes over the forest. Together we will ascend these dunes and experience the wonder of the Yeagarup sand dune system.
Driving through this pristine dune area, your guide will stop so you can take in those memorable picture post card views and experience the desire to leave behind footsteps in the sands that will be smoothed away by winds direct from the Great Southern Ocean only a breath away. For the young and young at heart, “Sand Angels” are a must! Help record the movement of the dunes by recording the progress of the sand via a series of photo locations mapped out with the support of the local Conservation and Land Management.
On the South side of the dunes, travel through coastal heath with ancient flora with its beautiful mass of wildflowers in season (Sept - Nov). On reaching the Great Southern Ocean you may wish to fly a kite, try your luck at fishing (afternoon tours only) or simply go for a short stroll. The mouth of the Warren River opens and closes, depending on the amazing powerful force of the water flow.
The endangered Hooded Plover and Fairy Tern nests can be seen in these areas. Data is collected during the tours in an effort to further understand these birds. Your help is greatly appreciated. On returning to the Lake enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in the peaceful and natural bush setting before your return to civilisation at around 1pm or 6pm.
This tour is a nature based experience that allows visitors to the southwest access into normally inaccessible forest wilderness; travelling through a wide variety of landscapes and appreciating the diversity of this regions flora & fauna. Visiting the D'Entrecasteaux and Warren National Parks near Pemberton, Western Australia and enabling visitors to adventure into otherwise unknown territory.
Suitable for all ages & all adventurers. The diversity of this area is amazing – and all within 35km from Pemberton Township.
itinerary
Depart Pemberton at 9am or 2pm daily and commence an interpretive journey to the Warren National Park with explanations about the farmland vistas viewable from the comfort of your seat. Explore the Warren National Park; discover the old growth giant Karri forest amongst seemingly impenetrable bush trails. Experience the largest landlocked dune system in the Southern Hemisphere, moving in on protected forest, drive on an endless beach, visit wild oceans & touch towering Karri trees with someone special or a group of friends. Sit back, relax and let us amaze you on a journey of discovery.
You will experience a diversity of wildlife from Kangaroo's, snakes, emus and forest Red Tailed Black Cockatoo and other bird life unique to this pristine area. River valleys to towering Karri forest, down to the dense coastal forests, your guide will reveal tales of Aboriginal history, early pioneering settlers and even drive down some of their early horse drawn trails in the security and comfort of our 4WD.
On entering the D'Entrecasteaux National Park we stop and give your time to stretch your legs on the banks of a lake with aboriginal significance and learn about its history. Make use of the facilities available and take a glimpse at the start of the largest landlocked sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere.
We traverse the sandy tracks to the giant wall of sand looming above you; it is inevitable the predominantly westerly winds will blow the dunes over the forest. Together we will ascend these dunes and experience the wonder of the Yeagarup sand dune system.
Driving through this pristine dune area, your guide will stop so you can take in those memorable picture post card views and experience the desire to leave behind footsteps in the sands that will be smoothed away by winds direct from the Great Southern Ocean only a breath away. For the young and young at heart, “Sand Angels” are a must! Help record the movement of the dunes by recording the progress of the sand via a series of photo locations mapped out with the support of the local Conservation and Land Management.
On the South side of the dunes, travel through coastal heath with ancient flora with its beautiful mass of wildflowers in season (Sept - Nov). On reaching the Great Southern Ocean you may wish to fly a kite, try your luck at fishing (afternoon tours only) or simply go for a short stroll. The mouth of the Warren River opens and closes, depending on the amazing powerful force of the water flow.
The endangered Hooded Plover and Fairy Tern nests can be seen in these areas. Data is collected during the tours in an effort to further understand these birds. Your help is greatly appreciated. On returning to the Lake enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in the peaceful and natural bush setting before your return to civilisation at around 1pm or 6pm.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Environment
We operate responsibly in all areas of operation. Working with the Department of Environment and Conservation, we repair and maintain forest tracks and organise clean up days with our own Yeagarup Trust fund of the environment we showcase. 5% of tour costs go back to the DEC for looking after our National Parks and forests. Graeme, a finalist in the Golden Guide Award, is a member of the government advisory board between DEC (Department of Environment and Conservation), Tourism WA and small operators. Toni is secretary of the Pemberton Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Together they also ensure that the business is run to the best of their ability. All the tours are offset by Carbon Neutral – the business arm of “Men of the Trees” and the owners have also purchased a property in the dry wheatbelt country where they have been planting trees to offset their clients for the last three years. Community We participate in local and state training opportunities and give the opportunity for our contract guides to attend these training courses. We offer training with both the tours and also the office work and employ students to work during their school breaks. We are proactive in local involvement with the tours and the shop. We work with our guides in ensuring that their love for the environment is transferred onto their tours - often building a new tour product to ensure they can showcase their knowledge. An example of this is the Bugs in the Bush and Frogs in the Forest tours that guide Wendy Eiby has been running for 3 years now – she is also working with the ribbons of blue (Department of Water) to bring it into the local schools. We produce a map and guide which contains all other tourism product in Pemberton and is available electronically online. This also includes other tour product and gives guests and clients to the Pemberton region a great insight into what they can do. The shop offers not only us an office and main street location – but other local operators and residents a place to come and chat as well as supplies the town with educational toys, scientific books and local products. Owners Graeme and Toni Dearle are proactive in their community offering advice to new businesses considering starting a tourism product as well as involved at a state and local level in tourism and business organisations. Currently we are working with DEC to develop a cultural awareness course for the local area and have plans and dreams to increase the ecotourism opportunities for the region. |
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