ExplorOz Western Australia Trek Notes

WA - Agnew Loop

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:26:00 GMT

The Agnew Loop is one of two Leonora loop treks, each providing two very different themes. Starting at Leonora, located in the Northern Goldfields of WA, this trek focuses on the Social History, retelling stories of the goldrush and subsequent settlement of the region. This trek features roughly 15 interpretive sites, with rusty steel story tellers at each site, providing a first person account of the site in general. The Leonora Loop Trails are a great way to see the sights and soak up the stories of the Leonora shire.

WA - Anne Beadell Highway

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:32:00 GMT

An inland alternative to travelling the Nullarbor, the Anne Beadell trek offers remoteness, isolation and unique vegetation and wildlife.

WA - Black Point

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:41:00 GMT

The stretch of coast between Augusta and Pemberton is inaccessible to 2WD but if you've got a 4WD you will love this trek. Excellent camping, the magnificent basalt pillars of Black Point and Jasper Beach are the major highlights.

WA - Bullfinch to Goongarrie Station

Sun, 09 May 2010 19:02:00 GMT

Bullfinch to Goongarrie Station takes the traveller through part of the Great Western Woodlands, and into remote country near the Mount Manning Nature Reserve. Starting at the small town of Bullfinch and ending at Goongarrie Station run by DEC, passing through Lake Ballard and Menzies, it provides an interesting tour of the bushland of the West Australian Goldfields and could easily be incorporated into other travel in the region.

WA - Canning Stock Route

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:04:00 GMT

The Canning Stock Route is a long-distance remote stretch of track through the Gibson and Great Sandy Deserts. No longer in use as a stock route this is now a vehicular track allowing access to the wells constructed as stock watering holes.

WA - Carnarvon Range

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:05:00 GMT

The little known Canarvon Range is nestled between the Canning Stock Route and Kumarina Road House. Originally discovered by John Forrest, this range rises majestically out of the spinifex plain; it has gorges, rockholes, waterfalls and aboriginal art. Few people visit the range and its environs; it’s a 4Wdriving paradise and a magical place to visit. NOTE Effective June 2010 until further notice, this area is NO ACCESS. New native title by Birriliburu people are currently developing a permit system but until this is available the entire Canarvon Ranges is strictly NO ACCESS.

WA - Cave Hill Woodlines

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:26:00 GMT

This 4WD trek takes you back to the days when the gold mining industry needed timber as its main energy source. Thus, the vast network of tramway lines to carry it was created until the mid 1960s when it was no longer viable.

WA - Connie Sue Hwy

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:01:00 GMT

Named after the daughter of Len and Anne Beadell, the very remote Connie Sue Highway runs over 650kms from the railway town of Rawlinna to the Aboriginal community of Warburton.

WA - Darlot Loop

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:26:00 GMT

The Darlot Loop is one of two Leonora loop treks, with this one taking you through the many and varied landscapes of the north eastern Goldfields. This self drive trek focuses heavily on the Natural History of the region and features roughly 15 interpretive sites, with rusty steel story tellers at each site, providing a first person account of the site in general. The Leonora Loop Trails are a great way to see the sights and soak up the stories of the Leonora shire.

WA - David Carnegie Road

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:10:00 GMT

The David Carnegie Rd is a little travelled track between the Great Central Rd and the Gunbarrel Hwy. It is a spectacular piece of country with rocky outcrops, spinifex plains and breakaways and in parts challenging 4WDing with deep ruts and washaways.

WA - D'Entrecasteaux NP - Eastern Section

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:12:00 GMT

Starting at Northcliffe, this trek features great coastal scenery with a taste of tall karri forests. The roads and tracks mainly vary from well formed gravel to soft sand. Windy Harbour is a charming hamlet with fabulous coastal outlooks from the drive around Point D’Entrecasteaux National Park. Also not to be missed is the short 30 minute walk with interpretive details up Mount Chudalup, which lies halfway between Northcliffe and Windy Harbour.

WA - D'Entrecasteaux NP - Western Section

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:10:00 GMT

Starting at Northcliffe, this trek features great coastal scenery together with large stretches of tall karri forest. The roads and tracks mainly vary from well formed gravel to soft sand. Key features are the extensive Yeagarup and Callcup dune systems, the track into Lake Jasper and on to Jasper Beach and Black Point, with minor highlights at Beedelup Falls and camping along Carey Brook near the Donnelly boat ramp.

WA - Donnybrook to Augusta via Black Point

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:56:00 GMT

Starting at Donnybrook, this trek features great forest scenery, from jarrah/marri in the north to tall magnificent tall karri in the south, then continuing to spectacular basalt rock coastal scenery at Black Point and on to Augusta via peppermint lined coastal tracks.

WA - Dundas to Balladonia Telegraph Track

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:43:00 GMT

Follow a little known track that runs adjacent to the old telegraph line from Coolgardie to Eucla. Journey alongside pristine salmon and gimlet woodlands, salt lakes, and rocky outcrops, and explore the relics from WA's rich gold mining history.

WA - Dunns Track

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:13:00 GMT

Dunn’s Track is a long forgotten route used by the early prospectors of the eastern goldfields of WA. The trek heads south to the abandoned town of Dundas, through Peak Charles NP and then onto Ravensthorpe.

WA - Eagle Hwy

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:30:00 GMT

The Eagle Hwy is a very isolated track in the Gibson Desert. At the northern end it can take you to the Gary Highway or the Talawanna Track and the southern end finishes at the Gunbarrel Hwy

WA - East Pilbara Diversion

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:18:00 GMT

A great alternative trip avoiding the highways that is both a shortcut and very scenic. Shay Gap to Marble Bar and then along the Ripon Hills and Skull Springs loop around Carrawine Gorge and Eel Pool.

WA - Fitzgerald River National Park

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:35:00 GMT

This trek takes you through one of Western Australia’s most significant bio-diversity areas. Enjoy the white beaches and access some of the best isolated coastal camping and fishing spots in the state.

WA - Gibb River Road

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:28:00 GMT

The Gibb River Road is the 4WD option of the 2 main routes crossing the Kimberley from east to west (or vice versa) and provides access to the numerous gorges that are the main highlight.

WA - Goldfields Loop

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:18:00 GMT

Go back to the turbulent days when new towns sprouted soon after a gold find only to turn to ruins after the gold dried up. The trek paints the picture of the gold rush days in WA, the jubilance and hardships faced and the towns that survived.

WA - Great Central Road

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:44:00 GMT

Part of the "Outback Way", the Great Central Road is the main thoroughfare through Central Australia and links WA to NT. It is widely used by buses, trucks, 4WD and occasionally 2WD vehicles.

WA - Great Western Woodlands

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:40:00 GMT

This route offers fascinating insights into the woodline operations that supplied fuel and pit infrastructure to the Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie and Norseman mining operations for the first half of the 20th century, as well as remnants of sandalwood cutting operations. It traverses arid temperate woodlands of outstanding diversity and ecological importance.

WA - Gunbarrel Highway

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:46:00 GMT

The Gunbarrel Hwy is one of Australia's most famous roads being the first of many desert tracks built by surveyor Len Beadell. Today, this track remains isolated and remote - for experienced desert travellers only.

WA - Heather Highway

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 04:28:00 GMT

This track is a quick and easy way to get from the Great Central Road through to the Abandoned Section of the Old Gunbarrel Highway. Even though it does not offer many of the scenic features that other tracks offer in the area, it is still an interesting drive and provides relief from those torturous corrugations that you may have encountered further out on the Old Gunbarrel Highway.

WA - Holland Track

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:42:00 GMT

From Broome Hill to Coolgardie, the Holland Track was originally built in the gold rush days as a shortcut to the Goldfields. Hardly ever visited for nearly 100 years, it was re-cut as a 4WD track in 1992 and is a popular trip with locals.

WA - Hunt Oil Road

Fri, 07 May 2010 09:49:00 GMT

This remote trek links the Gunbarrel Hwy with the Great Central Road. It passes via Mount Worsnop and past the Hunt Oil road camps and drilling sites.

WA - Kalumburu

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:47:00 GMT

Kalumburu is a unique aboriginal settlement in the far northern Kimberley. With an entry permit, the Kalumburu community welcome visitors to visit their beaches and to enjoy superb reef and river fishing.

WA - Karijini National Park

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:39:00 GMT

Located in the northwest Pilbara region and covering over 6200 square kilometres, Karijini NP is the second largest national park in Western Australia. People from all over Australia and around the world come to marvel at the impressive gorges within the park.

WA - Kidson Track

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:22:00 GMT

The Kidson track from 80 Mile Beach to Near Well 33 on the Canning Stock Route. This route is also know as Wapet Road.

WA - Lakewood Woodlines

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:04:00 GMT

The Lakewood woodline area is located south of Boulder and east of Norseman and has hundreds of kilometres of bush tracks. You will see the remains of old railway formations, lines of rotting sleepers and evidence of woodcutter's camps.

WA - Minilya Exmouth Road

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:06:00 GMT

This sealed road trek is suited for vehicles towing caravans and camper trailers heading to Exmouth from Coral Bay. The Minilya Exmouth Road heads north of Coral Bay for over 150kms passing the massive Learmonth RAAF Base & Airport and Kailis Fisheries.

WA - Mitchell Plateau

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT

The major attraction of the northern Kimberley region is the majestic Mitchell Falls. Access by 4WD is challenging on both vehicle and occupants as this is a remote area. No food, fuel or mechanical services are available at Mitchell Falls itself.

WA - Ningaloo Reef Adventure

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:17:00 GMT

Just about every West Australian has heard of Ningaloo, but surprisingly, its an oddity to most other Australians. Located between Exmouth and Coral Bay about 1200km north of Perth, Ningaloo is about 300 km long and is the largest fringing coral reef in Australia. Camping is permitted in the Cape Range National Park (basic facilities) and within station properties (BYO eco-toilets).

WA - Northern Yilgarn Conservation Reserves

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT

The area covered by this trek is very ecologically diverse; containing woodlands, heathlands, iron ore range country and extensive mulga in the north. Start at Southern Cross with a short detour to Lake Seabrook through to Koolyanobbing. Then onto the Helena and Aurora Ranges; to Kurrajong Rock and northwest through Mt Manning Nature Reserve. Then north to Mt Elvire and return south to Bullfinch.

WA - Nuytsland Nature Reserve

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 07:30:00 GMT

This trek takes you through some very remote southern coastal country along Telegraph Track through the pristine Nuytsland Nature Reserve.

WA - Paraburdoo to Murchison via Mt Augustus

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:34:00 GMT

This trek cuts straight down the middle from Paraburdoo to Murchison and it's a great scenic alternative from the North West Coastal Highway and the Great Northern Highway.

WA - Perth to Coral Bay

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:05:00 GMT

This highway based trek note follows Route No. One up the WA coast to the tourist Mecca of Coral Bay. Take in the coastal towns of the Batavia Coast, including Dongara and Geraldton - maybe staying overnight or two before reaching the southern gateway to the Ningaloo Reef.

WA - Powerline Trek

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:22:00 GMT

This is a popular 4WD day-trek close to Perth. Previously full of exciting challengings in muddy winter conditions, the track has been repaired to ensure your chances of getting bogged are removed. It still provides steep rocky inclines and good scenery.

WA - Puntawarri Track

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:09:00 GMT

The Puntawarri Track is an east-west track situated between Jigalong and the Canning Stock Route (CSR). The track joins the CSR at Canning’s Cairn in the Durba Hills.

WA - Quobba Coast

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:38:00 GMT

Quobba Coast is a spectacular and rugged stretch of coastline in the Gascoyne region of WA. Red Bluff - located on Quobba Station tames the ruggedness, with its sheltered bay - ideal for camping, swimming, snorkelling, fishing and surfing.

WA - Rason Lake Road

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:05:00 GMT

For those people that are travelling the Great Victoria Desert area and are looking for an alternative route to or from the Laverton area, the Rason Lakes Road makes a very interesting drive, covering a vast array of scenery and vegetation.

WA - Rudall River

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT

Rudall River National Park (Aboriginal name - Karlamilyi) is 1.3 million hectares in size and is the largest and the most remote National Park in Western Australia. It is 420kms east from Marble Bar and it should only be accessed by 4WD vehicles.

WA - Sandy Blight Junction Road

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:43:00 GMT

The Sandy Blight Junction Road is one of those great four wheel drive trips that one visit will not be enough to experience the true beauty of this remote part of Outback Australia.

WA - Shark Bay and Monkey Mia

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:50:00 GMT

This arid coastal area has extraordinary appeal.The World Heritage listed Shark Bay area is home to more than a few unique natural wonders including living stromatolites, dugongs and dolphins.

WA - Steep Point

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:26:00 GMT

This trek heads towards Steep Point - the most westerly point of the Australian mainland. Vehicle access is by 4WD only. After returning to the main junction (approx 8kms south of Cloughs Bar), the second part of the trek heads towards Crayfish Bay.

WA - Stockyard Gully

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:05:00 GMT

These caves are located some 250 km north of Perth. It's an easy 1 day trek from Perth with only a short section of sandy, limestone outcropped track to reach the caves.

WA - Tjukayirla Caves

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:36:00 GMT

The Tjukayirla Roadhouse situated approximately half way between Laverton and Warburton in Western Australia on the Great Central Road now has something very special on offer besides a top place to stay – a series of recently discovered Aboriginal Art Site caves in the Great Victoria Desert.

WA - Toolinna Cove

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:50:00 GMT

This trek takes you from Balladonia Road House, across the vast almost treeless grasslands of the Nullarbor, then through the thickly wooded areas to Toolinna Cove at the Baxter Cliffs. On the way you will visit Five Ways Well, a number of sink holes, ruins of a telegraph linesman’s hut, rock holes and a tank. Then you reach the spectacular 75 metre high Baxter’s Cliffs at Toolinna Cove. Here from the cliff tops you can view sharks, stingrays and fish patrolling up and down the small beach.

WA - Wandoo Woodlands

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:41:00 GMT

Another challenging day trip out of Perth and taking in the Wandoo Woodlands conservation area, this is part of the original 'Chauncy line' built by convicts in the late 1840s.

WA - Warren Beach Dunes

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:56:00 GMT

This trek, which starts in Pemberton, takes you through the Brockman, D'Entrecasteaux and Warren National Parks and provides spectacular scenery ranging from towering karri forests to endless sand dunes reminiscent of the Sahara.

WA - Wedge Island Beach Run - access restrictions

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:38:00 GMT

Access within the Defence Area is now closed, however beach run ok with extreme caution as you will need to travel on soft sand below the high water mark.

WA - West Great Victoria Desert

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:40:00 GMT

This trek covers the western section of the Great Victoria Desert and is definately 4WD country. If you take this route you will follow in the footsteps of explorers Frank Hann, The Elder Expedition and Len Beadell.

WA - West Hamersley Ranges and Woongarra Pool

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:54:00 GMT

This short trip takes advantage of recent exploration work undertaken by BHP Billiton as well as a station track to the Pool which lies on a picturesque length of the Beasley River and which provides excellent camping.

WA - West Swan to Muchea

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:34:00 GMT

Parts of this trek are quite popular as a sand-driving course and it provides various levels of difficulty depending on the exact track you decide to take. There are often two or three tracks running parallel, with each presenting different challenges.

WA - Wilbinga

Sat, 21 May 2011 12:57:00 GMT

Popular with locals, this track is one of the rare locations near metro Perth where you can legally drive amongst the sand dunes and get onto the beach line. This trek is suitable for most levels of experience.

WA - Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:30:00 GMT

Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek and Geikie Gorge are three of the best natural attractions in the Kimberley.