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Lefroy Brook Loop Walk, Gloucester NP, Pemberton Lefroy Brook Loop Walk, Gloucester NP, Pemberton

Bush Walk  in South West

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1.2 km
    • Bush Walk Class 3

      Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

Set amid the karri forest about eight kilometres south of Pemberton, these rocky rapids and surrounds provide a place for an outdoor lunch, a leisurely afternoon stroll, or a few peaceful hours of fly fishing. 

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The Lefroy Brook Loop offers a scenic and shorter alternative to the 12 km return Gloucester to Cascades Walk. Beginning at the Cascades picnic area, the trail crosses the historic tramway and meanders through a variety of forest types, including stands of peppermint trees and sheoaks, as well as areas rich in ferns and reeds near the water’s edge. With a bit of luck, you might spot a trout or marron in the clear waters of the brook. The Cascades themselves are a picturesque series of waterfalls along Lefroy Brook. It's the perfect spot for a peaceful day of forest walking or fishing.

As you descend from the carpark to the picnic area, listen for the birdsong echoing through the trees. Water is central to life in the forest, and just a few steps from the picnic site you'll find a lookout, or you can take a boardwalk over a tributary of Lefroy Brook for a closer look at the falls. Please take care on slippery surfaces and keep a safe distance from the water’s edge.

Set within Gloucester National Park, this tranquil destination is around a four-hour drive south of Perth. Gloucester National Park is home to many of Western Australia’s native marsupials and wildflowers, which you may encounter along the trail. After your visit, you can either return to Pemberton on foot or hop aboard the Pemberton tourist tram for a relaxing ride back through the forest. 

Pemberton Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9776 1207

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(08) 9776 1133

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Time / Duration

Up to 1 hour

Length

1.2km

Trail Start

Gloucester Natioanal Park at The Cascades car park

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Trail End

Gloucester National Park at the Cascades car park

Bush Walk

Class 3

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

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Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Interpretive Centre
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • View Platform

Best time of year

All year round

Fees

Entry to Gloucester National Park is free

Trail Access

Drive or bus to Pemberton. Transport to The Cascades by Pemberton Tramway only.

Prohibited Items

No pets
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2 trail goers have rated Lefroy Brook Loop Walk, Gloucester NP, Pemberton as 4.5 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

James Buck

Reviewed 21 Nov 2023, 4:53pm

Great to walk amongst such a majestic landscape. Carry a fly net as flies can be a problem.
Donna Kirkham

Reviewed 26 Jul 2023, 9:30am

This is an easy walk with the kids. The scenery is absolutely beautiful! Perfect for photos.
We spent some time down by the waterfalls and then took an extra walk along part of the Bibbulmun Track.

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