1. PEMBERTON

RICH IN HISTORY AND NATURAL BEAUTY, PEMBERTON IS A GATEWAY TO THE SPECTACULAR COASTLINE IN D’ENTRECASTEAUX NATIONAL PARK ON THE SOUTH-WEST POINT OF THE AUSTRALIAN CONTINENT

WORDS KEV SMITH

PEMBERTON is a quiet town known for its local boutique wines and beers, handmade pies and cakes, and shops with a country feel. The old restored railway station at the back of the town is a highlight, featuring a steam engine, turntable, diesel engines, a low-loader crane, and a disused tram that once ran tourists along the line. Although the trains and tram no longer run, the area remains a fascinating place to visit and explore. The railway line was built in 1926 through the forest to Northcliffe during the timber-industry boom, transporting goods to new farmlands and moving timber. It operated at heavy losses for 50 years, sustained only by the timber industry. By 1961, things started to decline due to bridge fires, and buildings were sold and relocated. The…

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4x4 Magazine Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2024

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