Trans Access Road-Rawlinna-Kalgoorlie

222 posted:

Hi Stephen

Thanks for that.

I've read your replies to other posts with great interest including those on the Connie Sue. Your pics are very informative and provide an accurate and realistic insight into the conditions to expect.

Thanks for that.

Geo

Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) posted:

Hi Geo

Sorry that I rushed my reply today, but here is a better idea of what you can expect.

Firstly as this very good road runs parallel to the railway line, you will have 100% Telstra phone coverage all the way.

You will be surprised on the frequency and the size of the train that pass by.

You must stay at least one night in some unreal camping areas, but be warned the trains do run 24/7. We had at least 3 trains pass by during the evening and I had just gone to sleep, when I thought that a train was going straight through our camp and made me sit up straight away in the swag. After that I did not stir, but sub consciously heard 4 more trains pass by during the night.

We only saw 1 other vehicle pass by heading east. It was a station vehicle and he was moving quite well.

The change in vegetation is quite remarkable, from dense tall timber through to Bluebush plains.

Here some images of what the road was like, and as Fiona said at the time, it was one of here best camping locations, it just had that perfect feel about the area and it is one drive that I have no hesitation in recommending.

Trans Access Line

Trans Access Line

Trans Access Line

There are countless perfect camping locations

You will come across all types of wildlife

Country around Rawlinna area

Expect to see lots of these

Arriving at your destination

Cheers


Stephen

Member - Ian G (NSW) posted:

G,day Stephen.
In your opinion, would this track be suitable for an off road c'van (Phoenix 19' dual axle) towed by 100 series T/D?
Regards,
Ian

Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) posted:

Hi Ian

Like all dirt roads and tracks, they do close the road when it is wet so it does not get cut up, but when it is dry, it is a first class road to drive and any vehicle could safely travel this road, even my sons Magna or even a Mini...

It all depends on where you want to head when you get to Rawlinna, either north for the Connie Sue, or south to Cocklebiddy, and this is when the Magna or Mini would have to turn back, purely for lack of ground clearance over some of the slow going rocky ground, that is not problem for any vehicle with higher ground clearance.

Either way it is a very pretty drive and you would have no problems in the dry.



Cheers



Stephen

Bush Wanderer posted:

Cool videos Mick O.

Did you drive wreck the building by driving passed too fast in the mighty patrol?

They all look like great trips.

BW.

Mick O posted:

Cheers BW. Nope, time and tide did the damage, I was purely passing thru. It was a lot of fun out there and the chance to travel on any of Len Beadells outback roads is one to be enjoyed.

Glad you enjoyed them.

Mick