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Major city · Australia

Pemberton

Give Pemberton two nights if you climb a fire tree or ride the tram; one night is enough if you only pass through the karri forest.

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Pemberton is a small timber town of about 1,000 people in the karri forest of Western Australia's South West, roughly 330 km south of Perth and 240 km from Albany. It exists for the trees: old-growth karri, three climbable fire-lookout trees, forest walks and a heritage tram. There is no beach and no big-town nightlife, so it works as a two-night stop on a Perth–Margaret River–Albany loop rather than a destination on its own.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Oct–Apr (dry, warm days); wildflowers Sep–Nov
avoid Jul–Aug (wet, cold, some forest tracks muddy); school holidays for crowds
Airport
PER
Nights
2
Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Pemberton000 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Pemberton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
  • BeerBeer at a country pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
  • Budget bedHostel or backpacker bed, a night, per personA$40 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)
  • High-end bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$280 (≈ US$190)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$160 (≈ US$110) · High A$280 (≈ US$190)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Karri forest and the Gloucester TreeDave Evans Bicentennial Tree climbPemberton TramwayMarron and troutBeedelup Falls
Airports
PER Perth Airport (About 3.5–4 h drive south via the South West Highway; no scheduled flights to Pemberton.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

Best: Sep–Apr. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jul (6°C (43°F) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Pemberton: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

27°C (81°F)

13°C (55°F)

4 rd

Feb

27°C (81°F)

13°C (55°F)

4 rd

Mar

25°C (77°F)

12°C (54°F)

6 rd

Apr

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

8°C (46°F)

13 rd

Jun

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

16 rd

Jul

15°C (59°F)

6°C (43°F)

18 rd

Aug

16°C (61°F)

6°C (43°F)

16 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

13 rd

Oct

21°C (70°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

Nov

24°C (75°F)

10°C (50°F)

7 rd

Dec

26°C (79°F)

12°C (54°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. The town is small enough to walk, but the Gloucester Tree, Beedelup Falls, the Bicentennial Tree and the Diamond Tree are 10–30 km out on sealed or dirt roads. TransWA coaches stop in Pemberton on the Perth–Albany run, but they will not get you to the forest sights. Fuel up in town before heading out; distances between stops are short but there is nothing in between.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Beedelup Falls and Beedelup National Park

go

Door to door: About 1.5–2 h with the walk

Drive Route 10 west of town, about 20 min

Falls, a lake and the Walk Through Tree; combine with the drive back to town.

Warren National Park

go

Door to door: Half a day

Drive south-east of town on unsealed roads

Old-growth karri, bushwalks and campgrounds; check road and fire conditions first.

Walpole and the Valley of the Giants

go

Door to door: About 3 h

Drive east on the South Western Highway, about 1 h 15 min

Tree-top walk and tingle forest; a full day if you add the coast.

Margaret River

overnight

Door to door: About 2 h

Drive north-west via Nannup, about 1 h 30 min

Too far to enjoy as a return day trip; sleep there instead.

Albany

overnight

Door to door: About 3.5 h

Drive east on the South Western Highway, about 3 h

A long drive for one day; break the trip with a night in Walpole or Denmark.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Pemberton town centre (Brockman St)

Walk to cafés, the tram station and the Gloucester Tree turn-off; best for one or two nights without a car shuffle.

Farmstays and cottages on the town edge

Pump Hill and similar properties a few minutes out; good for families and longer stays, but you need a car for everything.

Warren National Park and forest campgrounds

Basic bush camping near the trees; bring water, food and firewood, and check park alerts before you go.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
A$150–230 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
High
A$250 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or pub double room1 × 2 nights × A$180A$360
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × A$160A$640
Pemberton Tramway, adult return2 × A$24 · checkA$48
National park entry, per vehicle per day1 × A$17 · checkA$17
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$112
Trip total≈ A$307 per person per day, bed includedA$1,227≈ US$850

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
Bakery pie or pastyCrossings Bakery often sells out by late morning.A$6–9 (≈ US$4–6)
Café main (marron or trout)A$28–45 (≈ US$19–30)
Beer at a country pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
Fuel, per litrecheckA$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Pemberton is a small, quiet country town and feels safe day and night; the real risks are the tree climbs, wildlife on the roads and summer bushfire, not crime.
  • The fire-lookout trees are real climbs on steel rungs with no harness: skip them in rain, wind or if you dislike heights, and never climb with loose gear.
  • National park entry fees apply at some forest sites; check current fees at the park before you go.
  • Kangaroos and rabbits on the roads at dawn and dusk: slow down, especially on unsealed roads.
  • Phone signal drops in the forest; download offline maps before you leave town.
  • Bushfire risk in summer: check emergency warnings and park closures before any forest drive.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From a mobile
112

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112

Embassy

No consulates in Pemberton; the nearest are in Perth (about 3.5–4 h north).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Pemberton Tramway, adult: about A$24 (≈ US$16) return, departures 10:45 and 14:00, about 2 h (check)
  • National park entry, per vehicle: about A$17 (≈ US$12) per day (check)
  • Fuel Pemberton → Walpole: about 120 km (75 mi), fill up before you leave town

Say or show

  • Thanks — Thank you
  • Where's the Gloucester Tree? — Where is the Gloucester Tree?
  • Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is it bitumen all the way? — Is the road sealed?

Country town: most businesses are card-friendly but a few take cash only. Fuel and groceries are limited, so stock up in Manjimup or Bridgetown if you have special needs.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pemberton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Apr (dry, warm days); wildflowers Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (wet, cold, some forest tracks muddy); school holidays for crowds · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PER: drive time, fuel stops and a late-arrival rung for Pemberton.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: town centre, Gloucester Tree, Beedelup, Warren National Park.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (tram departures, tree climbs, park fees) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Bushfire and winter-rain fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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