Herron Point Farm Stay

Herron Point Farm Stay is a 160-acre rural camping and farm-stay property at 933 Old Bunbury Road, West Coolup, roughly five minutes off Forrest Highway. The single defining fact for dog owners: 1080 poison baits are used in the surrounding bushland, so your dog must stay strictly within the farm boundary.

The pet policy

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times and contained to your campsite or restrained, as this is a nature-based area. The policy applies to the Herron Point Campground and Farm Stay area. No specific pet fee is listed in the available material. 1080 baits used in the adjacent bushland are fatal to dogs, so straying off the property puts them at serious risk.

The place

Booked through Hipcamp, this is self-contained camping across native bush, pastures, and seasonal wetlands close to the Peel-Harvey estuary. There is no potable water on site, so bring your own water for you and your dog, plus your own toilet facilities. Sites are large and private with fire pits, suited to caravans, RVs, and tents, with flat hard-ground camping near the old cattle yards. A 4WD is recommended for some areas. Farm highlights include Highland cows visible from a distance, kangaroos and birdlife, and a scenic dam ringed by paperbark trees.

Location & nearby

Herron Point itself offers boating and walking nearby, and Nine Mile Lake Nature Reserve sits on the opposite side of the adjacent track. Pinjarra and Harvey are the nearest towns for supplies, including Dôme Café - Pinjarra for a meal on the way through. Pinjarra Caravan Park and Harvey Caravan Park are alternative stays with full facilities, and Blue Hills Farmstay is a different farm-stay option near Harvey.

Who it suits

Dog owners who camp self-sufficiently and want space, privacy, and a genuine farm backdrop. Not suited to dogs that roam unsupervised or owners who want off-leash exercise. Best for calm, leash-tolerant dogs and owners who arrive prepared with all water and supplies.

Before you book

Confirm current site access conditions through the Hipcamp listing, especially if wet weather might affect the 4WD-only areas, and stock up on water and food in Pinjarra or Harvey before arriving.

Best timing is the cooler months when the wetlands and dam are at their best. A solid pick for self-contained campers whose dogs are steady on a lead.

Sources

• Herron Point Farm Stay - Western Australia - Hipcamp · hipcamp.com
• Book a Campsite at Herron Point Campground - Visit Pinjarra · pinjarra.destinationmurray.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.