RV TRAVEL
To the south of Pemberton is Warren National Park , with Draftys Camp campground offering tent sites , toilets and a camp kitchen , and Warren Camp camping area with tent sites , toilets and picnic tables . For other nearby campgrounds , check the visitor centre ’ s website . Camping fees are charged for the national park campgrounds , which are payable at the various entry stations .
To pick up a brochure of the drive , your first stop should be the Pemberton Visitor Centre . You can also buy the required pass to enter the national parks you drive through along the way . You might also want to ask about any other attractions to watch out for .
Your next stop is Big Brook Dam . This lake was created in 1986 when a river was dammed as a water supply for Pemberton . At this point , the road becomes unsealed and it is a short drive to Big Brook Arboretum where a narrow track leads to the camping area . A rather unique trail here leads through a sampling of unexpected trees planted to see how they would fare in the local conditions ; the oddest surprise is the grove of American redwoods !
GLOUCESTER TREE
Assuming you start in Pemberton , your next stop should be to see the Gloucester Tree in Gloucester National Park . If you don ’ t have a fear of heights , and you are wearing sturdy shoes , you can climb the 53m to the fire lookout via 154 metal spikes driven into the trunk and spiralling up the tree . Going up is a lot easier than coming down !
Climbing the Dave Evens Bicentenial Tree .
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