Warren River Circuit

3 h 30 min to 5 h 30 min

10.7 km
circuit

↑ 369 m
↓ -369 m

Moderate track
Starting from the car park off Old Vasse Road, Yeagarup, this walk takes you on a circuit in Warren National Park, visiting Dave Evans Memorial Tree, Warren Lookout and Drafty's Campground along the way. The trail is surrounded by magnificent karri forest and follows Warren River through the karri, sheoak and cedars. The plantation is pretty diverse for the enthusiasts, and colourful sceneries of wildflowers are waiting for the bushwalkers in springtime. During the wet season, you can look for the fungi scattered around the area as well. For adventurers, it is possible to climb Dave Evans Memorial Tree and enjoy the breathtaking open view from the top as well. There are certain sections that can be relatively steep, and directional signs may be limited. For campers, there are available sites for an overnight stay. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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Safer Bushwalks
Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-34.4958259,115.974587)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom Vasse Highway, 259, Collins.
  • Turn on to Pemberton-Northcliffe Road, 10, 259 then drive for 5.2 km
  • Turn sharp right onto Old Vasse Road and drive for another 3.2 km
  • Turn sharp left and drive for another 215 m
  • Keep left and drive for another 175 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started
From the car park off Old Vasse Road (approximately 2.5 kilometres east of Marima Cottages Pemberton), walk towards the ‘Bicentennial Tree’ sign after you pass through the wooden bollard. Keep right and enter the picnic area. Find the ‘Walkers Information’ sign and take the dirt track on your right. 350 metres into the walk, continue straight at the 4-way intersection to continue along Warren River Circuit (counterclockwise).....
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
There is a car park (about 15 m back from the start).
Find the toilet at the start.
Find the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree at the start.
Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree
Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree

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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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.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to visit or climb Dave Evans Memorial Tree for breathtaking open views. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
Veer right.
After another 315 m turn left, to head along Warren River Loop.
After another 15 m pass the sign (on your right).
After another 890 m find the "Warren Lookout" (35 m on your left).
Warren Lookout
Warren Lookout

This lookout provides a stunning view of the Warren River sitting beautifully amidst the karri forest. There is an info panel providing some facts about the river as well.
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This lookout provides a stunning view of the Warren River sitting beautifully amidst the karri forest. There is an info panel providing some facts about the river as well.

Then pass the picnic table (45 m on your left).
Turn right, to head along Warren River Loop.
After another 950 m (at the intersection of Warren River Loop & Heartbreak Trail) continue straight, to head along Warren River Loop.
After another 35 m pass the "Toilet" (10 m on your right).
After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Warren River Loop.
After another 10 m pass the "Picnic tables" (15 m on your left).
Turn right, to head along Warren River Loop.
After another 40 m find the "Warren Campsite" (on your left).
Warren Campsite
Warren Campsite

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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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.

After another 1.5 km pass the toilet (15 m on your right).
After another 215 m pass the toilet (10 m on your right).
After another 15 m pass the BBQ (65 m on your right).
After another 1 km find the "Heartbreak Crossing" (on your left).
Heartbreak Crossing
Heartbreak Crossing

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.
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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 3 m continue straight, to head along Warren River Loop.
After another 260 m pass the sign (on your right).
After another 8 m find the "Maiden Bush" (15 m on your left).
Maiden Bush
Maiden Bush

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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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.
Turn right, to head along Warren River Loop.
After another 70 m pass the toilet (5 m on your left).
After another 50 m (at the intersection of Warren River Loop & Heartbreak Trail) continue straight, to head along Warren River Loop.
After another 2.7 km turn right, to head along Warren River Loop.
After another 2.2 km continue straight.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to visit or climb Dave Evans Memorial Tree for breathtaking open views. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 315 m veer left.
After another 30 m come to the end.

An optional side trip to visit or climb Dave Evans Memorial Tree for breathtaking open views.
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
After another 45 m come to a sign.
Continue straight.
After another 20 m come to "Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree".
Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree
Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree

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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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.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 65 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Warren River Circuit


Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length 10.7 km
Time 3 h 30 min to 5 h 30 min
Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route
Campsite: There is one 2.3 km from the start.

Toilet: There are 5 on route, on average they are 1.8 km apart with the largest gap of 5.4 km.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Toilet
60 m[toilet]
Toilet
2.2 kmToilet
Campsite
2.3 kmWarren Campsite
Toilet
3.8 km[toilet]
Toilet
4 km[toilet]
Toilet
5.3 km[toilet]
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