
Brockman Sawpit Trail, Pemberton Brockman Sawpit Trail, Pemberton



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Pemberton pioneer Edward Brockman settled here in the early 1860’s. He built a house with mud bricks and pitsawn timber, cut by convict labour. As you cross the Warren Bridge (south of Pemberton), you can see the original homestead nestled by the river. The convicts, and the ‘ticket of leave’ tradesmen who followed them, were the forerunners of the timber industry that has been the backbone of Pemberton since early this century.
As you stroll the short trail to the original sawpit, imagine the convicts – sweating and covered in a fine net of sawdust – heaving a log saw up and down to cut the timber. Take the time to read the information on site: it will give you a valuable insight into what life was like in days gone by. Scattered around the forest are the stumps of the original jarrah trees, felled by the convicts to provide the logs for pit sawyers. Young, vigorous jarrah have regrown in the gaps that were left after prime trees were cut. These trees are the forest's new growing stock.
Pemberton Visitor Centre
(08) 9776 1133
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- 29 Brockman Street, Pemberton WA 6260
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Time / Duration
Up to 30 minutes
Length
400 metres
What To Pack
Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.
What To Pack
Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
- Minimum 2 litres of water per person per day
- Sturdy shoes
- Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
- Map or guide book where suggested
- Snacks and/or lunch depending on length of trail
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions including a water/windproof jacket
- First Aid kit
Trail End
Brockman Sawpits Car Park
Bush Walk
Grade 2
No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Suitable for families with young children.
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Facilities
- Car Park
- Picnic Area
- Dog Friendly
Best time of year
All year round
Fees
No fees apply.
Trail Access
Drive or bus to Pemberton. No public transport available from Pemberton.


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