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Vasse Highway: Nannup to Pemberton, South West, Western Australia
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Vasse Highway: Nannup to Pemberton

Vasse Highway · Nannup → Pemberton

Leisurely46 mi55 min3,800 ft climbHigh point ≈ 700 ftOne way
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The drive

Vasse Highway runs south from Nannup to Pemberton, 74 km (46 mi) through jarrah and karri forest on long, easy curves. It is State Route 10 for this stretch. Traffic is light, and the scenery turns more interesting toward Pemberton, with substantial trees in the forest on both sides.

Along the way the highway passes the Donnelly River and Karri Valley Resort localities, and about 22 km west of Pemberton the turnoffs for Beedelup National Park. The highway meets the Brockman Highway just south of Nannup, where through traffic has to turn. Near the Pemberton end, Tourist Route 259 heads south toward Northcliffe, and the Gloucester Tree and Gloucester National Park are reached from town. The drive finishes on Route 259 at Pemberton.

Along the way

  1. Nannup
  2. Pemberton
Elevation
3,800 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 700 ft
NannupPemberton
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Fill up in Nannup or Pemberton before you go: there are no large towns in between.
  • The road runs through forest with little traffic, so allow for wildlife on the road after dark.
  • Bridge works on Vasse Highway at Yoongarillup are near Busselton, not on this stretch.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Main Roads Western Australia: Travel Map.

Questions about this drive

How long does Vasse Highway from Nannup to Pemberton take?

Vasse Highway from Nannup to Pemberton is 74 km (46 mi) and takes about 55 minutes.

Is Vasse Highway twisty?

No. It is mostly long, gentle curves through forest, so the scenery rather than the bends is the draw.

Where is fuel on Vasse Highway between Nannup and Pemberton?

Fuel is in Nannup and Pemberton, which are the two ends. There are no large towns between them.

What can I see near the Pemberton end of Vasse Highway?

Beedelup National Park turnoffs are about 22 km west of Pemberton, and the Gloucester Tree is reached from Pemberton town.

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