AnswerID: 492285 Submitted: Sunday, Aug 05, 2012 at 13:40
member - mazcan
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hi caseyvz
the
holland track is one of the easest tracks around in wa
my 18yr old daughter drove it without any problems 1 year into her p-plates
the only time it will be a challenge to anyone is after a deluge of heavy rain through the
southern cross /
hyden areas in which case it is usually closed by calm www.dec.wa.gov.au for track closure imfo www.fuelwatch.wa.gov.au for current
fuel prices re:
hyden /
kalgoorlie etc
the local garage and/or the
hyden wave rock caravan park manager 08/98805022 is a great source of up to date knowledge of the current track conditions so give him a ring prior to departing also you can check current rainfall on www.ozforecast.com.au or the bom
weather site will give up to date total rain for each month for anywhere in
australia www.bom.gov.au
october is pretty much into the end of the rain period as mentioned there maybe the odd puddle of water at the bottom of some of the undulating parts of the track but generally its a breeze and an enjoyable drive
suggest buying a copy of the
holland track book if the history of it interests you hope this imfo is usefull
cheers
barry
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FollowupID: 767955 Submitted:
Sunday, Aug 05, 2012 at 15:17
caseyvz posted:
thanksm for all that info ,but tell me would you tow a camper trailer in a 4wd with no diff locks or winch
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FollowupID: 767978 Submitted:
Sunday, Aug 05, 2012 at 20:00
member - mazcan posted:
hi caseyvz
yes because if it is that wet that you need diff locks and a winch the track will be closed by dec ( calm)
to stop 4wds from cutting it up and causing unneccessary long term damage
if you check per my advice before leaving
the few puddles you will encounter wont be any problem
your more likely to bash the side of your c/trailer on a tree trunk/branch than get bogged gentle carefull driving will get you through without damage
anyone who trys to drive through like a hoon at breakneck speed will come unstuck but otherwise its not a challenge
cheers
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FollowupID: 767980 Submitted:
Sunday, Aug 05, 2012 at 20:10
member - mazcan posted:
if you go alone tell the police at
hyden your estimated time of arrival at other end and when you get there ring back and confirm your arrivaland dont forget
their happy to do that or the caravan pk manager may oblige as well
that way if you
broke down for instance and dont own a sat phone at least some one will start looking
i have dont above each time i go between
hyden -
norseman /
hyden -
coolgardie
or vice versa
cheers
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