From City to Forests: Why Singapore Travellers Are Adding Pemberton to Their WA Itinerary

If you’re exploring Perth and Western Australia for the first time, chances are your plans include Margaret River, Fremantle, or Rottnest Island. But if you’re looking for something a little different—something more natural, more grounding, and less crowded—add Pemberton to your journey.

This peaceful forest town, in the heart of the Southern Forests & Valleys is just a few hours’ drive from Perth and offers an unforgettable change of pace. With towering trees, cool weather, wild beaches and sand dunes, Pemberton is where Singaporean travellers are finding a new side of WA—and loving it.

The Best Way to Explore: Pemberton Discovery Tours

If you only have a day or two in the region, make this your first booking. Our Beach & Forest Eco Adventure takes you straight to the heart of the region’s most spectacular landscapes—without needing to drive on gravel or navigate park roads.

Our guests say it’s the best way to see the region quickly, safely, and meaningfully. Here’s why:

• All-in-one adventure – Karri forests, shifting sand dunes and wild beach in one epic half-day experience

• Learn as you go – Our guides share local stories, ecological insights and practical travel tips you can use for the rest of your stay

• Small groups, local guides – Personalised and paced for families, couples and curious travellers

• Safe and comfortable 4WD – No need to rent a 4WD or risk going off-road yourself

• Unforgettable photo stops – From dune summits to forest trails, this tour is full of wow moments

Whether it’s your first time to WA or your fifth, this tour helps you experience something deeper—and opens up ideas for what else to explore while you’re here.

Make It Part of Your WA Road Trip

Pemberton fits beautifully between some of WA’s other popular destinations:

• Perth → Margaret River → Pemberton → Albany

• Margaret River → Pemberton (2 hours)

• Pemberton → Walpole/Denmark/Albany (2–4 hours)

Even if you’re on a tight schedule, one night and one tour in Pemberton is often the most memorable part of a WA road trip, and we have 25 years of happy, repeat customers to prove this!

Bonus: What Else to Do While You’re Here

• Ride the Pemberton Tram – A gentle historic ride through the forest to the Cascades

• Take a Donnelly River Cruise – A relaxing boat trip through forest and wetlands to the Southern Ocean

• Try local wine and food – Visit Hidden River Estate, Silkwood Estate, Ampersand Estates or enjoy dinner at the Pemberton Hotel

• Walk beneath the Karri trees – Even a short forest trail feels like a world away from city life

• Relax with a sauna or massage – Vëska by the Lake, Serenity House and local wellness providers offer ways to unwind

Plan Ahead and Book Early

Pemberton is a small town and experiences can book out, especially during school holidays. If your time is limited, start with our tour—we’ll give you the lay of the land and help you plan the rest.

Book here now before you arrive to avoid disappointment (our tours are small in number and although we are able to put on multiple vehicles we prefer to give our guides notice so they can prepare themselves.)

When you arrive you may like to visit the Pemberton Visitor Centre for maps, gear hire, and local advice.