Things to do in Waroona, WA: Drakesbrook Weir, Drakesbrook Wines or Lake Navarino?

The best things to do in Waroona, Western Australia, include swimming in Drakesbrook Weir. You can also walk in the forests near Lake Navarino and go wine-tasting at Drakesbrook Wines.

Waroona is a small town in the Peel region of Western Australia between Perth and Bunbury. What passes for an urban area is on the South Western Highway between Pinjarra and Harvey. It’s very close to Dwellingup and the Lane Poole Reserve.

Where is Waroona, WA?

That said, the boundaries of Waroona stretch surprisingly far east, crossing the Forrest Highway towards Lake Clifton and the Yalgorup National Park.

But if you’re going to visit Lake Clifton and the Yalgorup National Park, you’re better off driving down the Forrest Highway from Rockingham or Mandurah towards Australind and Bunbury, then stopping at Preston Beach.

The western half of Waroona is mostly farmland, but the eastern half is mostly hills and forest. And that eastern part is frankly more interesting. Things to do in Waroona include swimming at Drakesbrook Weir, walking at Lake Navarino and wine-tasting at Drakesbrook Wines.

Things to do in Waroona, WA: Drakesbrook Weir

Visit the Waroona Visitor Centre and Gallery to pick up information and browse local art, then drive south east towards Drakesbrook Weir. Also known as Lake Moyanup, Drakesbrook Weir is a great spot for picnics and barbecues. It’s also a swimming lake, and a marvellous spot to cool down on a hot day.

Head a little further east, and you’ll get the slightly bigger Lake Navarino. Created by Waroona Dam, Lake Navarino is popular with kayakers. But you can also do the picnics and swimming thing, and there are walking trails through the forest, too. You can camp overnight at the Lake Navarino Holiday Park.

waterskiing on Lake Navarino (Waroona Dam) — At Waroona Dam, waterskiing on Lake Navarino is a popular hobby. Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.

Things to do in Waroona, WA: Drakesbrook Wines

If you want something a little more indulgent, Drakesbrook Wines is near Drakesbrook Weir. This Peel Region winery has a cellar door, which is open from Wednesday to Sunday.

Tastings cost $5, but that’s refundable upon purchase of a bottle. Unusual varietals sold at Drakesbrook Wines include a viognier, sangiovese and sparkling shiraz.

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