Alternatives to Holland track
Submitted: Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 20:28
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I was always amused with the fascination with the
holland track as it is just one of many Historic routes in the Goldfeilds especially since it was largly burnt out in 05.
So I decided to do something about it now i have the technology
waypointing and trackfiling a route from Yellowdine to
Rowles Lagoon.
if anyone is interested in the trackfile and waypoints
davoee at hotmail dot com
Yellowdine to Rowles
Reply By: get outmore - Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 20:30
Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 20:30
sorry should say it is approx 300km of trackwork depending on sidetrips my GPS said i averadged 13 kph it was moderatly easy going but any side trips usually detriate quickly
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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 21:51
Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 21:51
That looks a good trip Davoe, and nice photos,
I will add it to the trip list.
Cheers
Richard
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Reply By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 22:18
Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 22:18
Thanks David the Waypoints and Track file work fine. Some intewresting side trips by the looks. Never realised that there are so many small dams out there.
Thanks for sharing.
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Follow Up By: get outmore - Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 23:24
Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 23:24
some of the side trips amounted to nothing - the track to credo can be taken but the one off of that to beetle
rock is waaaaay too tough. corrading
rock on the way is worth a look. Credo i\s apparantly now DEC owned
any questions i will have a crack at
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Reply By: Member - John Baas (WA) - Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 22:49
Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 22:49
That is a great offer Davo. I'm definitely interested - I'll email you.
Fantastic photos. I was always told the tracks get bottomless out - was it mainly clay or sand base where you took the wet track pics?
Cheers.
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Follow Up By: get outmore - Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 23:26
Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 23:26
dunno but i got through them no worries with nothing special they are mostly clay
always stick to tracks around
granite rocks as getting bogged around them is very easy
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Reply By: Member - Phil B (WA) - Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 at 04:17
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 at 04:17
Good work Davoee
Its a great track and a most enjoayable run.
Have a close look at some of the rocks near some of the tanks and you will inscriptions from some old prospectors and the like. From memory it was set up to get people from
Southern Cross / Yellowdine to the 90 Mile or what we today call
Goongarrie.
Its a four day run from
Perth and return.
Thanks for bringing it to peoples attention
Phil
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 at 07:41
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 at 07:41
Hi
The photos are great and the track looks very interesting. You should contact Damian and do a new Trek report.
Well done.
Cheers
Stephen
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