jono replied:

Ron, unfortunately i have not done this trip so sorry i cant be any help, but i am very interested in it. i live in perth and am always looking for different trips to do. i'd appreciate it if you could give me all the info you have on this trip either on this forum or email to dix@iinet.net.au cheers jono.

Michelle - ExplorOz replied:

One of our Perth readers did the Holland Track over Easter and is preparing a full trek note for us to add to ExplorOz. I was hoping we might have it by now, but I haven't got any material yet. Stay tuned....

Ken replied:

Hi Ron I travelled the Holland track over Easter and concider it a great trip Some parts are fairly scrubby so be prepared for a few scratches. It is pretty much a two wheel drive treck apart for the need for ground clearance, unless, there is heavy rain then you will certainly be stuck! I would recomend the 'Holland Track Map Book' byWestate Publishers I think it is available from Oppisite Lock stores in W.A. Regards Ken.

Rod replied:

Ron, The Toyota Landcruiser Club of WA have adopted and I suppose are the guardians (so to speak) of the Holland Track. As a course of courtesy it is suggested that you contact them.

Gary replied:

ROD -THE HOLLAND TRACK IS THERE FOR ANYONE TO TRAVERSE AND PERMISSION TO TRAVEL IT IS NOT REQUIRED FROM ANYONE----------CONTACTING THE TOYOTA CLUB IS A GOOD IDEA FOR INFO BUT NOT NECESSARY AS THE HOLLAND TRACK BOOK IS FINE

GaryJ replied:

ROD----READ IT AGAIN ---STILL NOT NECESSARY TO CONTACT THE TOYOTA CLUB

Ken replied:

Garry when you make your post in all upper case it is concidered that you are shouting! it may be that some one is makeing the wrong conclusion from this . Regards Ken.

Ron replied:

I only asked a question about a track in good faith. I didn't want to start a brawl. I'll find out the info by other means......'out!'

jono replied:

look, i dont really want to get involved in this pathetic bleep slinging match but for what its worth, i dont think anyone was really accusing anyone else of anything. i may be wrong, but i think the point that was trying to be made was basically that in adopting the track the Toyota Club has taken it upon themselves to look after and manage it so it can be enjoyed by everyone for many years to come. no one is saying that the Club are the "police" of the track but they simple care for it so other can enjoy it. Now, on the other hand i can see how some people (including me i have to admit) sometimes get a little annoyed when others, particularly from 4wd clubs, attempt to force their views/opinions onto other people. That said Ron, i suppose it will be in your interest to speak to the TLCC not to ask permission, but to get as much info on the track as possible.

Brian replied:

Hi

After all that , I forget who asked the original question...
that said I have been on the track a few years ago and enjoyed.
The HOLLAND track book gives a phone No. ( I think it was the Mining Co.)
You can ring for an update on conditions
regards
Brian

Grant Taylor replied:

Ron, hope you are still using the forum. Michelle mentioned that a trek note is being prepared for the HT and it is I that is supposed to be doing it. Sorry for the delay but it rained and as a farmer who grows crops I needed to sow them. I have not been into the ExplorOz site for weeks so I am trying to catch up while waiting for a phonecall.

If you are still there, email me at geeangee@katel.net.au and I can give you a quick rundown of the HT.

It is an excellent drive and not challenging 4WD-wise (unless wet). It actually starts in Broomehill in the Great Southern not at Hyden.