Drakesbrook Weir — Attraction in Waroona

Easy to find, plenty of parking, small toilet block. Small grassed area with tables and bbqs. A few bins. The shore is nice and shallow for kids, there was a floating pontoon for bigger kids today. 2 main issues I found, first the rocks. The shore and the deeper swimmimg areas are all lined with little rocks/pebbles. Some of which were very sharp, I would recommend reef shoes for kids and adults alike. Second was the bees and wasps. I don't know if they are there all the time, but this trip in the middle of summer, there were so many bees! Surrounding the bins, all over the grassed areas, under the trees, simply everywhere. There were also a few wasps. We ended up leaving after 45mins due to the...

Really nice relaxing area BBQ Toilets grassed areas and sand in area for smaller children, it has a pontoon for older children to swimout too, plenty of room away from swimmers for small sail boats, canoe, kayaking. However not as well suited for power boats & skiing Lake Navarino is much bigger water area for power boats. Thr weir is more suited to smaller boats & fishing the area being stocked with trout regularly and you will often catch a nice fighting Redfin or Perch l have not heard of many if any Marron caught here compared to the Lake area which is only just up the toad into the hills roughly 8 klm 10 minutes...

Drakesbrook Weir is indeed a fantastic family-friendly destination located near Waroona, about 1.5 hours' drive from Perth. It's a serene spot for a day out with plenty of amenities and activities:

Facilities: Toilets, picnic sheds, grassy areas for relaxation, and a kids' playground.

Activities: Swimming in the calm waters, kayaking, paddleboarding, and enjoying the scenic surroundings.

Additional Features: BBQ facilities and shaded spots make it ideal for picnics.

It's a peaceful escape, perfect for unwinding and spending quality time with loved ones. A visit in summer is...