Karri Valley Resort, WA: Why should I stay at this Pemberton holiday park?
The Karri Valley Resort near Pemberton, Western Australia, offers camping and chalet accommodation next to Lake Beedelup. Things to do at this Karri Valley holiday park include walking the Bibbulmun Track to Beedelup Falls and canoeing on the lake.
The Karri Valley Resort is a holiday park near Pemberton in south-west Western Australia. This Pemberton accommodation is on the edge of Lake Beedelup and surrounded by tall karri forest. If you want a break in a part of WA that feels wild and untouched, this Karri Valley holiday park might just do the trick.
How far is Karri Valley Resort from Perth?
The RAC Karri Valley Resort is 333km south of Perth, travelling mainly along State Route 2. This route goes around the edge of Mandurah before taking in Preston Beach, Australind, Bunbury, Busselton and Yoongarillup. Much of the drive from Perth to the Karri Valley Resort passes through national parks. You’ll go through the Whicher National Park, Blackwood River National Park and Hilliger National Park on the way. The drive from Perth to Karri Valley takes around three-and-a-half hours.
What type of room can I book at RAC Karri Valley Resort?
Camping is an option at the Karri Valley Resort, which has a new campground. But the campground is a 20 minute walk from the resort itself, on the other side of the Vasse Highway. Powered sites and en-suite sites are available, but otherwise you start at the resort rooms. The lakeside rooms overlook Lake Beedelup and the karri forest. From there, you move up to the chalets. The Karri Valley Resort chalets sleep at least four people, and come with log fires, kitchens and outdoor dining.
But how much do the Karri Valley Resort chalets cost? Well, expect to pay from $837 for three nights. Bookings at this Pemberton accommodation can been made via the RAC site.
How far is Pemberton from Karri Valley Resort?
The nearest town to the Karri Valley Resort is Pemberton, an 18 minute drive to the east. The resort is in the settlement of Beedelup, but there’s not an awful lot there beyond holiday accommodation.
Beedelup Falls & things to do in Karri Valley
There are plenty of things to do at the Karri Valley Resort itself. These include archery, mini golf, disc golf and an animal farm. You can also hire out canoes, stand-up paddleboards, bikes and fishing equipment.
The best things to do in Karri Valley outside the resort include walking along a section of the Bibbulmun Track. This long distance walking trail stretches from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to Albany on the south coast. But the Karri Valley section takes in a mighty fine waterfall – Beedelup Falls.
Other options include canoeing on Lake Beedelup or braving the climbing trees around Pemberton.
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