Best moment in Pemberton: Outside on our private veranda enjoying a glass of local wine in the twilight. Tired and laughing after a long day hiking. The house is on on 5 acres of trees and gardens. There were at least a dozen kookaburras circling from tree to tall tree around the house, laughing with us and calling to each other as they settled for the night. It was so cold that we wrapped in the big knitted throws that Julie had left in our room, and we sat there in complete contentment until well after dark. These simple things in life are the magic.
Julie’s place reminds us of those lovely BnBs you enjoy as you drive around the UK and Ireland. Old fashioned hospitality in peoples own homes. Furnished with personality and charm, always neat and clean. Lovely linen. The welcome of a big shared table. Generous breakfast of fruit and pastry platters, and good coffee were the best start to our days of hiking. Julie has thoughtfully provided all the small things that a person needs when away from home. There is wood for a fire if the night is cold. Our queen room was comfortably big enough for the excess of luggage that we had with us. The view out the window in the morning was tranquil. Julie’s generosity extended to sharing her own delicious gluten free bread when she realised my dietary restrictions.
Pemberton is a place that retains its authentic small country town flavour, and it is a central radius to everything worthwhile. The surrounding forests are utterly beautiful. Our limited two days of bush walks were the Warren River Loop -10 km’s on day 1; and then Lane Pools Walk near Northcliffe, along with Mt Chudalup on day 2, with Salmon Beach for sunset. Superb variety and stunning vistas.
We will certainly be visiting again and staying longer, so as to explore more.