Honeymoon Pools, Wellington National Park, WA

Western Australia is known for its unique and insanely gorgeous forest. Wellington National Park covers 17,000 hectares of land, featuring the stunning Collie River Valley, which is home to an ancient valley gorge. Situated on the banks of the Collie River just half an hour west of Collie and two hours south of Perth, Honeymoon Pool is a fantastic picnic, camping, and swimming spot. Its neighbours Black Diamond Lake and Stockton Lake are pretty impressive too.

If you are looking for a tranquil spot just off the beaten track then you will find it right here and a night or two of relaxing bush camping is on the cards.

Honeymoon Pools Campground, WA

Honeymoon Pools Campground in Western Australia is located amongst the stunning lush greenery of Wellington National Park. Families have been venturing to the Honeymoon Pools Campground from all over Australia for decades to enjoy the campground’s secluded scenery and oasis-like pools!

With only 20 individual campgrounds for campervans and camper-trailers, this intimate setting is the idyllic place to stay for couples or families looking for a weekend escape.

Take a holiday in the wilderness surrounded by towering trees and enjoy a night spent under the stars, toasting marshmallows and filling up on damper, from your bush camp oven. During the day, you can fire up the wood-fuelled bbq to make an epic grilled breakfast and enjoy it on the riverbank. Make sure you wait a bit before you take the plunge into the calm waters or go for a stroll next to the winding waterways.

Quick Facts:

Distance from Perth: 193 km

Amenities : Toilets, barbecue, picnic tables

Price : $15 per person per night, or $9 with a concession card. $3 child per night (5 – 16 years old)

Powered Campsites: No

Suitable for: Unfortunately this site is suitable for campervans and camper-trailers only, though there are plenty of caravan suitable sites nearby. If you can’t stay overnight, we highly recommend making this destination a day trip!

Some added highlights:

Animals – The area is home to 70+ bird species as well as plenty of unique animals to catch a rare glimpse of. You might be able to spot a woylie, quokka, quenda, chuditch, or western ringtail possum on your travels!

Flora and Fauna – Spring is one of the best times of year to head to the area, as 300 species of vibrant multicoloured wildflowers blossom during this time.

What to See and Do

Kayaking Hopping into a kayak is one of the best ways to see more of this vast and stunning region. Teach the kids to paddle and go for a short jaunt along the river. Or, if you’re an adrenaline junkie, you’ll love the rapids further upstream.

Hiking You can’t head to the Honeymoon Pools and not check out the eye-catching surrounding region. Some of the walking trails even start at the campground, so they are incredibly easy to access.

To follow the river to the kiosk at the dam, head down the Jabitj Trail. Or set off on the Kurliiny Tjenangitj if you’re ready to climb up towards the lookout for a scenic 360-degree view of the valley.

Swimming This remote region has plenty of isolated swimming spots, so you may be lucky enough to discover a peaceful oasis you can have to yourself all day long. A few of your options are Long Pool, Little Rock, Big Rock, or The Rapids. Jump into the refreshing waters to enliven your senses and float the day away, feeling fully relaxed.

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