Start | (-34.4958259,115.974587) |
Mode | Car |
Directions | From Vasse Highway, 10
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Find the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree at the start.
65 metres high, this tree is the tallest fire lookout tree (that's open to the public) in the Pemberton region. Climbing to the top is a great challenge for the adventurous, yet a dangerous one. A four-storey tall lookout cabin is perched high above the tree, with wobbly ladders leading to each tier.
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After another 6 m find the "Maiden Bush" (20 m on your right).
The Warren River meanders past this picnic site at the bottom of the steep valley. You can launch a canoe here or just sit and watch the river flow by. Excellent boardwalks have been constructed along the riverbank here that blend into the environment. If the water is calm, the reflections of the forest look magical from the foreshore.
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After another 20 m find the "Heartbreak Crossing" (on your right).
A rocky set of rapids used as a vehicle crossing mainly in the drier months. The whirling rapids are a spectacular sight and provide a great soundtrack to your picnic.
After another 150 m find the "Drafty's Campground" (135 m on your left).
This campground consists of 2 camping loops along Warren River. Loop 1 has 16 campsites, an undercover camp kitchen with picnic tables, and free-to-use gas BBQs. Loop 2 on the other hand, has 6 campsites, lacking the undercover kitchen and BBQs. Both of them have toilets. In between them, a day-use area with picnic tables allows access to the river.
After another 1.5 km find the "Warren Campsite" (on your right).
Warren Camp offers 6 campsites, some on the riverbank, some tucked back in the forest. There are communal wood barbecues and picnic tables close to the water. There are viewing platforms overlooking the river, a canoe launch spot and toilets. There are steps going into the river as well. You can fish, kayak, raft and canoe here.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A little side trip taking you to the Warren Lookout. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip veer right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Turn map | Directions & comments |
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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Length | 10.7 km |
Time | 2 h to 3 h |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Signage | Clearly signposted (1/6) |
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Experience Required | No experience required (2/6) |
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6) |
Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
| 75 m | [toilet] |
Toilet
| 5.4 km | [toilet] |
Toilet
| 6.8 km | [toilet] |
Campsite
| 6.9 km | Drafty's Campground |
Toilet
| 7 km | [toilet] |
Campsite
| 8.5 km | Warren Campsite |
Toilet
| 8.5 km | Toilet |