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Big Brook Dam, Pemberton

Bibulmun Noongar Country

Explore the Big Brook Damn area via a 4km sealed walk trail that follows the shores of the dam. +1 Gallery
Bush Walk
Road
Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

  • Length 4.2km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Dog friendly
  • Accessible trail
  • Circuit / loop
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Get into nature by driving 5km northwest from Pemberton along the scenic Rainbow Trail to Big Brook Dam.  Alternatively follow Golf Links, Mullineux and Range Roads for a more direct route.  The dam, built in 1986 to supplement water supplies to the town and trout hatchery, is an excellent spot for swimming, fishing, canoeing or sailboarding.

The Big Brook trail loops around the dam, passing through the Big Brook forest.  The forest, now 60 years old, provides pure water, animal homes, timber and an inspiring backdrop for visitors – just as the old forest once did. 

Young karri trees grow vigorously, greedily absorbing carbon from the atmosphere, to convert into cellulose and wood fibre.  By acting collectively as a carbon sink, they can help slow the projected greenhouse effect.  As you walk along the trail through the regrowth forest, keep an eye out for waterfowl on the dam, and many other forest birds, if you can’t see them, chances are you will hear them in the treetops.  Try to identify the Warren River cedar trees, before crossing Big Brook on a log bridge. 

Keep following the trail, which circles back along the other side of the dam to your starting point.  Stop at the birdhides, fishing platforms and other shelters along the way, where you will find information about the karri forest environment.  This walk is sealed all the way, and is suitable for wheelchairs and prams.

Pemberton Visitor Centre

(08) 9776 1133

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

Up to 1 hour

Length

4.2km loop

Trail Access

Drive or bus to Pemberton. Drive from Pemberton to Big Brook Dam.

Trail Start

Big Brook Dam information bay or picnic area, 5kms from Pemberton which is 330km (4 hours) south of Perth

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Trail End

Big Brook Dam information bay or picnic area

When to go

All year round

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Bush Walk

Class 1

All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

What To Pack

Prohibited items

Dogs on leads permitted.

Facilities

Fully wheelchair accessible.

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Dog Friendly
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities
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Trail information updated
12th June 2026

Today Jun 12, 11:05pm

8°C

Feels like 8°C

Max 14°

Min 8°

Precipitation: 80%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 0.69km/h E

8-day forecast

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2 trail goers have rated this trail as 4.5 out of 5!

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Marsha Mariasusay

Reviewed 3 May 2024, 2:49pm

Absolutely stunning, lovely easy paced walk
Jenny Jaksic

Reviewed 14 May 2016, 8:41pm

Beautiful, easy walk . It was a lovely surprise . Would highly recommend .

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