Cave Hill Woodlines

Cave Hill Woodlines 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.
StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesCoolgardie
FinishHyden
DifficultyDifficulty 3.5/5 Suitable for4WD 
Distance378.56 kmMinimum Days2
Average Speed68.95 km/hrDriving Time5 hrs 29 mins
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Article By: ExplorOz Team
Page Updated: 11 Nov 2009

Go to top Description

This historic trek note takes you back to the days when timber was needed to support mining operations at Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie. Evidence of the woodlines is everywhere, from the remnants of rail sleepers and loading ramps near the main track, to granite slab walls on rock monoliths used to trap valuable water. Today and 65 years since operations had ended, the bush and the Salmon Gum and Gimlet forests have reclaimed the land.

There’s not only an abundance of historical significance in the region, but also many amazing natural land features. Just some of the sights you will encounter include; Burra Rock, which is a large granite outcrop that slopes steeply southward and Cave Hill which is one of the largest and highest granite monoliths in the region.

There are some camping and picnic sites available in Burra Rock and Cave Hill Nature Reserve with BBQ pits and toilet facilities. Camping is also permitted at The Breakaways which is near a soft rocky outcrop just south of the main route.

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From: Coolgardie
To: Hyden

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Go to top Permits

No permits are required for Cave Hill Woodlines, although road conditions for this trek may vary so please check with the Coolgardie Visitors Centre on: (08) 9026 6090

Shire of Coolgardie

Phone: (08) 9080 2111
Fax: (08) 9027 3125
Email: execsec@coolgardie.wa.gov.au
Website: Shire of Coolgardie

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Go to top Preparation

Preparation for this route should be as for any other remote 4WD track, including carrying sufficient fuel, water, food, supplies, communications gear, safety equipment and first aid, along with emergency backup supplies. Check your fuel range and plan detours for resupply at either Newdegate or Hyden. The terrain is dense in many places and the track winding with driver visibility impaired when passing traffic so a flag on your vehicle is recommended.

There are numerous tracks in the area and some may be unnamed or not shown on maps. A wise precaution is to get hold of some updated and detailed mud maps of the area. You could also get some digital maps of the region such as: Explore the Holland Track and Cave Hill Woodlines and you could load these into software-based navigation like OziExplorer, which incidentally should be already installed and running on your laptop. See our navigation articles for more information.

Be well prepared with a GPS, HF radio or Satellite phone as you may not see another vehicle for days. We advise that you refer to the latest information and advice about outback communications in the Communications Topic.

There may be risks with getting punctures, so please make sure you have adequate recovery gear and puncture repair kits. Travellers should read the 4WDriving Topic for related articles and checklists for vehicle setup and driver awareness.

Fuel Supplies & Usage

Fuel SymbolCoolgardie, Hyden Diesel4cyl 53 litres ULP4cyl 61 litres LPG4cyl 76 litres
6cyl 58 litres6cyl 69 litres6cyl 67 litres
8cyl 58 litres8cyl 63 litres

Services & Supplies

The following locations have various services and supplies: Coolgardie, Hyden

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Go to top Environment

The tracks are a mix of gravel tracks and bitumen roads when you head closer to the towns. Some of these tracks have large washaways beside them, so caution should be exercised. The natural terrain on this trek is predominantly bushland with relatively thick forests of Salmon Gum and Gimlet. There are some large granite outcrops and monoliths with rock pools and the occasional salt water lake.

Some of the animals and birds that you may encounter on this trek note include: Kangaroos, Emus, Foxes, Mallee Fowl and Thorny Devils. During Spring, the region produces magnificent wildflower and flowering shrubs. Around Hyden and Wave Rock during this time produces a superb variety of orchids.

Go to top Driving Directions

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Direction
Distance
Coolgardie to Burbanks 9.56 km S 197° 8 min
Burbanks to Londonderry 4.82 km SW 205° 3 min
Londonderry to Nepean Rd & Burra Rocks Access 9.64 km S 200° 6 min
Nepean Rd & Burra Rocks Access to Burra Rock 34.23 km SE 157° 44 min
Burra Rock to Cave Hill 39.6 km S 175° 52 min
Cave Hill to Cave Hill Tk & Brown Rock Access 13.77 km SW 226° 24 min
Cave Hill Tk & Brown Rock Access to Trig Station BBN 81T 28.34 km W 248° 40 min
Trig Station BBN 81T to Victoria Rock Rd & Cave Hill Access 12.7 km W 256° 24 min
Victoria Rock Rd & Cave Hill Access to Victoria Rock Rd & Banks Rock Access 17.85 km S 197° 15 min
Victoria Rock Rd & Banks Rock Access to Victoria Rock Rd & Hyden Norseman Rd 10.96 km S 196° 10 min
Victoria Rock Rd & Hyden Norseman Rd to McDermid Rock 2.64 km SW 219° 2 min
McDermid Rock to Hyden Norseman Rd & Windy Hill Camp Access 34.34 km SW 228° 25 min
Hyden Norseman Rd & Windy Hill Camp Access to The Breakaways 23.78 km W 254° 16 min
The Breakaways to Hyden Norseman Rd & Southern Cross Rd 50.08 km W 252° 31 min
Hyden Norseman Rd & Southern Cross Rd to Holland Tk & Hyden Norseman Rd 27.78 km W 270° 18 min
Holland Tk & Hyden Norseman Rd to State Barrier Fence 4.75 km W 258° 3 min
State Barrier Fence to East Hyden Bin Rd & Wave Rock Access 47.57 km W 267° 31 min
East Hyden Bin Rd & Wave Rock Access to Hyden 6.14 km W 259° 7 min
Coolgardie to Hyden 378.56 km     5 hr 29 min
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.
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