Cycling Nannup to Pemberton, WA
September 27th 2006 12:12
Farmland gives way to forests of giant karri trees, marri and jarrah as you pedal into tall timber country. During the week the Vasse Hwy is quiet almost all the way to the Karri Valley Resort around 20kms from Pemberton.
There are a number of climbs to pull your bike over but nothing so taxing as to diminish your enjoyment of the forest. The road is smooth tarmac most of the way with sections of winding roads covered in tree debris that requires careful management.
After around 57kms from Nannup, you can turn left into the Karri Valley Resort where there is a kiosk and tables and chairs beside a pleasant lake. You can also stay here if you're cashed up.
The township of Pemberton grew up around the timber mills established here in the early 20th century. During the past 20 years it appears to have been focussing more and more on the tourist dollar albeit it in an understated way.
The town is one of small timber cottages. I've stayed numerous times at the Pimelea Cottages which is quite a distance from town for a cyclist. Several small cottages with dorm rooms, kitchens and lounges with open log fires are available for the price of a backpacker bed.
In town, the caravan park's tentsites are located down by the creek and get a bit wet and mucky after rain. For a treat, go across the road and purchase a fresh, live, marron - a kind of freshwater cray or large yabbie. They'll even sell you a recipe to go along with the creatures. If cooking live marron isn't your thing there are a couple of places in town where you can purchase one already cooked and served up on a plate.
There are a number of climbs to pull your bike over but nothing so taxing as to diminish your enjoyment of the forest. The road is smooth tarmac most of the way with sections of winding roads covered in tree debris that requires careful management.
After around 57kms from Nannup, you can turn left into the Karri Valley Resort where there is a kiosk and tables and chairs beside a pleasant lake. You can also stay here if you're cashed up.
The township of Pemberton grew up around the timber mills established here in the early 20th century. During the past 20 years it appears to have been focussing more and more on the tourist dollar albeit it in an understated way.
View of Pemberton, WA
The town is one of small timber cottages. I've stayed numerous times at the Pimelea Cottages which is quite a distance from town for a cyclist. Several small cottages with dorm rooms, kitchens and lounges with open log fires are available for the price of a backpacker bed.
In town, the caravan park's tentsites are located down by the creek and get a bit wet and mucky after rain. For a treat, go across the road and purchase a fresh, live, marron - a kind of freshwater cray or large yabbie. They'll even sell you a recipe to go along with the creatures. If cooking live marron isn't your thing there are a couple of places in town where you can purchase one already cooked and served up on a plate.
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