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Holland Track
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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.
Start
Broomehill
Finish
Coolgardie
Distance
731.38 km
Minimum Days
3
Average Speed
46.08 km/hr
Driving Time
15 hr 52 min
Article By: ExplorOz Team (Easter 2007) Updated: 15 May 2008
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Description
The Holland Track is the longest cart road ever made in one stretch in
Western Australia
. It is a unique route that was created by pioneers in 1893 to enable prospectors arriving at the port of Albany to shorten their trip to the Goldfields by more than a fortnight. But the route was soon forgotten as prospectors used the newly built railway line to travel to the Coolgardie Goldfields and John Holland was never given any recognition or recompense for "services rendered" to his country for his efforts. The north east portion was slowly reclaimed by the bush, whilst the south western section was overtaken by pastoralists and their farmlands for nearly 100 years.
Then in 1992, a small group of enthusiasts understood the importance of the Holland Track and planed to re-cut the track so that it wasn't forgotten for ever. In doing so, they have given us the chance to retrace the footsteps of the important pioneer John Holland and Co. and to marvel at his incredible feat. In opening the route, we now have a unique 4WD track that allows us to experience the beauty of isolated
camping
in this long forgotten area that still contains wonderful relics of pioneering days.
The Holland Track begins in the heart of the Southern Wheatbelt region and heads in a general north-easterly direction into remote bushland and eventually meets the Great Eastern Highway at Coolgardie in the Goldfields. Although much of the southern half is now incorporated into the present road system around pastoral lands, you can still find many points of interest pertaining to Holland and his party with numerous commemorative plaques too see, heritage signs to follow, and many nice campsites to enjoy.
You will find these
trek notes
follow the route as faithfully as possible, and they should because the author was personally led to each site by Graeme Newbey, who together with researcher Adrian Malloy, are the men whose efforts we thank for re-opening the Holland Track.
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Broomehill
Broomehill is located 302 km south east of Perth on the Great Southern Highway and 20km south of Katanning. The town of Broomehill was established after the Great Southern Railway between Perth and Albany was completed in 1889.
Features:
Position: 117.6432ºE 33.8445ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Memorial Park
Distance:
0.7km
Average Speed:
47.81km/h
Holland Memorial Park
The Holland Memorial Park is the start point of the ExplorOz Trek Notes for the Holland Track. The park is located behind the Broomehill Library and Council Offices on Ivy Street, which runs adjacent to the Great Southern Hwy in Broomehill.
Features:
Position: 117.6383ºE 33.8443ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Great Southern Hwy & Holland Tk
Distance:
1.69km
Average Speed:
63.61km/h
Great Southern Hwy & Holland Tk
This rather insignificant track junction on the Great Southern Highway just 1.5 km north of Broomehill marks the true beginning of the Holland Track - the longest cart road ever built in Western Australia (1893).
Features:
Position: 117.6335ºE 33.8302ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Murdong Rd
Distance:
10.53km
Average Speed:
54.47km/h
Holland Tk & Murdong Rd
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Features:
Position: 117.6859ºE 33.7644ºS (GDA 94)
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Langaweira Rd & Tabenup Rd
Distance:
8.13km
Average Speed:
56.35km/h
Langaweira Rd & Tabenup Rd
This junction is marked by the first of many Holland Track route markers that you'll encounter if travelling the Holland Track in a northerly direction.
Features:
Position: 117.7347ºE 33.7329ºS (GDA 94)
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Tabenup Rd (Orig Holland Tk) & Gairen Rd
Distance:
1.86km
Average Speed:
68.01km/h
Tabenup Rd (Orig Holland Tk) & Gairen Rd
If following the Holland Track in a northerly direction, taking the bend in Tabenup Rd at this junction traverses the route of the original Holland Track.
Features:
Position: 117.7541ºE 33.7329ºS (GDA 94)
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South Coyrecup Rd & Katanning Nyabing Rd
Distance:
14.06km
Average Speed:
66.94km/h
South Coyrecup Rd & Katanning Nyabing Rd
The Katanning-Nyabing Rd is bitumen. The tar continues through Nyabing towards Pingrup.
Features:
Position: 117.8238ºE 33.6608ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Kwobrup
Distance:
16.05km
Average Speed:
90.38km/h
Kwobrup
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Features:
Position: 117.9817ºE 33.6109ºS (GDA 94)
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Moornaming
Distance:
10.34km
Average Speed:
93.03km/h
Moornaming
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Features:
Position: 118.0777ºE 33.5685ºS (GDA 94)
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Nyabing
Distance:
7.2km
Average Speed:
86.5km/h
Nyabing
Nyabing lies within the Shire of Kent, which produces wheat, canola, and barley which is evidenced by the enormous grain silos seen when first entering Nyabing.
Features:
Position: 118.1484ºE 33.5411ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Nyabing Pingrup Rd & Holland Tank Reserve Access
Distance:
9.55km
Average Speed:
56.71km/h
Nyabing Pingrup Rd & Holland Tank Reserve Access
The green fibreglass tank on the stand you see from the main road (shown in the picture) isn't Holland's Tank, so you must follow the track 300m into the reserve from this point.
Features:
Position: 118.2349ºE 33.5784ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Original Holland Tank
Distance:
0.44km
Average Speed:
16.8km/h
Original Holland Tank
This is the site of the original Holland Tank built by John Holland in 1890, which in those days were built into the ground so water could flow and seep into them.
Features:
Position: 118.2373ºE 33.5756ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Kuringup
Distance:
14.79km
Average Speed:
69.92km/h
Kuringup
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Features:
Position: 118.3155ºE 33.5141ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Kuringup Nth Rd & Tees Rd
Distance:
4.7km
Average Speed:
82.95km/h
Kuringup Nth Rd & Tees Rd
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Features:
Position: 118.3260ºE 33.4751ºS (GDA 94)
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Tees Rd & Chindup Rd
Distance:
5.85km
Average Speed:
77.95km/h
Tees Rd & Chindup Rd
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Features:
Position: 118.3891ºE 33.4697ºS (GDA 94)
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Rasmussen Rd & Pingrup Lake Grace Rd
Distance:
19.71km
Average Speed:
82.08km/h
Rasmussen Rd & Pingrup Lake Grace Rd
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Features:
Position: 118.5113ºE 33.4046ºS (GDA 94)
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Zwecks Rd & Holland Tank Rd
Distance:
13.02km
Average Speed:
53.79km/h
Zwecks Rd & Holland Tank Rd
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Features:
Position: 118.5982ºE 33.3575ºS (GDA 94)
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Holland Rocks
Distance:
14.12km
Average Speed:
77.71km/h
Holland Rocks
Situated by the very edge of the Holland Tank Rd and clearly visible is a large concrete water tank - but it was not put here or used by John Holland.
Features:
Position: 118.7487ºE 33.3578ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Newdegate Pingrup Rd
Distance:
5.05km
Average Speed:
43.06km/h
Holland Tk & Newdegate Pingrup Rd
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Features:
Position: 118.7947ºE 33.3611ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Fourteen Mile Rd & Mallee Hill Rd
Distance:
16.1km
Average Speed:
70.43km/h
Fourteen Mile Rd & Mallee Hill Rd
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Features:
Position: 118.7413ºE 33.2377ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Mallee Rd & Silver Wattle Hill NR Access
Distance:
10.99km
Average Speed:
61.37km/h
Mallee Rd & Silver Wattle Hill NR Access
This track leads a short way into the reserve, to a point where you will find a small protected section of the Holland Track (wheel ruts). This track continues on well past the site.
Features:
Position: 118.8376ºE 33.1901ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Commemorative Plaque (Bicentennial Walk - 1988)
Distance:
1.94km
Average Speed:
32.68km/h
Commemorative Plaque (Bicentennial Walk - 1988)
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Features:
Position: 118.8259ºE 33.1762ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Lake Grace Newdegate Rd & Holland Tk Rest Area
Distance:
13.05km
Average Speed:
42.67km/h
Lake Grace Newdegate Rd & Holland Tk Rest Area
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Features:
Position: 118.8752ºE 33.1008ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Lake Biddy Rd & Rodger Rd
Distance:
11.53km
Average Speed:
59.54km/h
Lake Biddy Rd & Rodger Rd
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Features:
Position: 118.9634ºE 33.0402ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Lake Biddy Historic Site
Distance:
5.16km
Average Speed:
78.58km/h
Lake Biddy Historic Site
The now historic townsite of Lake Biddy was named after the nearby lake of the same name. It is said to have been named with the nickname of the daughter of Surveyor E. T. Morrow in the early 1920's. The townsite was gazetted in 1925.
Features:
Position: 118.9348ºE 33.0023ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Witham Rd & Mt Sheridan Rd
Distance:
13.86km
Average Speed:
45.36km/h
Witham Rd & Mt Sheridan Rd
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Features:
Position: 118.9727ºE 32.8954ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Green Shed
Distance:
7.88km
Average Speed:
54.02km/h
Green Shed
This green shed is a useful landmark for navigating along Dragon Rocks Rd - Sandplain Rocks is nearby. Note that Dragon Rocks, although also just a few hundred metres away cannot be accessed directly as the path is blocked by station property and fences.
Features:
Position: 119.0227ºE 32.8469ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Sandplain Rocks
Distance:
2.77km
Average Speed:
40.81km/h
Sandplain Rocks
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Features:
Position: 119.0297ºE 32.8464ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Newdegate Rd Nth & Dragon Rocks Access
Distance:
9.73km
Average Speed:
59.36km/h
Newdegate Rd Nth & Dragon Rocks Access
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Features:
Position: 119.0532ºE 32.8012ºS (GDA 94)
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Dragon Rocks
Distance:
2.97km
Average Speed:
43.99km/h
Dragon Rocks
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Features:
Position: 119.0366ºE 32.8204ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Newdegate Rd Nth & Dragon Rocks Access
Distance:
2.97km
Average Speed:
43.99km/h
Newdegate Rd Nth & Dragon Rocks Access
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Features:
Position: 119.0532ºE 32.8012ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Pingaring Valley Rd
Distance:
7.93km
Average Speed:
81.13km/h
Holland Tk & Pingaring Valley Rd
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Features:
Position: 119.1108ºE 32.7496ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Hyden Lake King Rd
Distance:
30.03km
Average Speed:
73.68km/h
Holland Tk & Hyden Lake King Rd
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Features:
Position: 119.3190ºE 32.5615ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Emu Rock
Distance:
17.88km
Average Speed:
55.21km/h
Emu Rock
Excellent bush camps everywhere and you could never not find a spot out of the wind. It is a huge rock surrounded by Sheoaks and clear areas for even the largest group.
Features:
Position: 119.4173ºE 32.4571ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Hyden Norseman Rd
Distance:
6.42km
Average Speed:
27.92km/h
Holland Tk & Hyden Norseman Rd
For many travellers, this junction marks the beginning of the Holland Track to the north, however almost 300km of the route originally created by John Holland also lies to the south, albeit mostly lost to the advances of pastoral farming lands and formed gravel roads.
Features:
Position: 119.4589ºE 32.4141ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
State Barrier Fence
Distance:
4.75km
Average Speed:
94.7km/h
State Barrier Fence
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Features:
Position: 119.4095ºE 32.4232ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
East Hyden Bin Rd & Wave Rock Access
Distance:
47.57km
Average Speed:
90.72km/h
East Hyden Bin Rd & Wave Rock Access
There are actually two entry/exit points to Wave Rock. This turnoff is the first seen if approaching Hyden from the east (ie. if you've driving West into Hyden the turnoff is on your right).
Features:
Position: 118.9110ºE 32.4410ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Wave Rock
Distance:
1.37km
Average Speed:
16.33km/h
Wave Rock
Wave Rock attracts an amazing 130,000 visitors per year, which is incredible given it is more than 330km from Perth and is located on the outskirts of Hyden, a tiny West Australian township that was only connected to the main electricity line in the 1990s.
Features:
Position: 118.8986ºE 32.4424ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Hyden
Distance:
4.79km
Average Speed:
41.26km/h
Hyden
Although the township of Hyden lies along the Kondinin-Hyden Rd and Hyden-Lake-King Rd, the main town centre lies on a street adjacent to the main road, and this is named McPherson Street.
Features:
Position: 118.8626ºE 32.4489ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Wave Rock
Distance:
4.79km
Average Speed:
41.26km/h
Wave Rock
Wave Rock attracts an amazing 130,000 visitors per year, which is incredible given it is more than 330km from Perth and is located on the outskirts of Hyden, a tiny West Australian township that was only connected to the main electricity line in the 1990s.
Features:
Position: 118.8986ºE 32.4424ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
East Hyden Bin Rd & Wave Rock Access
Distance:
1.37km
Average Speed:
16.33km/h
East Hyden Bin Rd & Wave Rock Access
There are actually two entry/exit points to Wave Rock. This turnoff is the first seen if approaching Hyden from the east (ie. if you've driving West into Hyden the turnoff is on your right).
Features:
Position: 118.9110ºE 32.4410ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
State Barrier Fence
Distance:
47.57km
Average Speed:
90.72km/h
State Barrier Fence
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Features:
Position: 119.4095ºE 32.4232ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Hyden Norseman Rd
Distance:
4.75km
Average Speed:
94.7km/h
Holland Tk & Hyden Norseman Rd
For many travellers, this junction marks the beginning of the Holland Track to the north, however almost 300km of the route originally created by John Holland also lies to the south, albeit mostly lost to the advances of pastoral farming lands and formed gravel roads.
Features:
Position: 119.4589ºE 32.4141ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Un-named Cleared Line
Distance:
7.41km
Average Speed:
30.95km/h
Holland Tk & Un-named Cleared Line
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Features:
Position: 119.4972ºE 32.3572ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Sheoak Rock Access
Distance:
5.1km
Average Speed:
44.01km/h
Holland Tk & Sheoak Rock Access
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Features:
Position: 119.5279ºE 32.3232ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Sheoak Rock Trigg Marker
Distance:
0.45km
Average Speed:
22.28km/h
Sheoak Rock Trigg Marker
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Features:
Position: 119.5246ºE 32.3204ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Microwave Tower
Distance:
3.37km
Average Speed:
36.47km/h
Microwave Tower
A microwave tower
Features:
Position: 119.5477ºE 32.3055ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Native Rocks
Distance:
0.46km
Average Speed:
26.78km/h
Native Rocks
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Features:
Position: 119.5498ºE 32.3017ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Wattle Rocks
Distance:
6.18km
Average Speed:
25.72km/h
Wattle Rocks
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Features:
Position: 119.5831ºE 32.2634ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Mallee Fowl's Nest
Distance:
1.79km
Average Speed:
22.81km/h
Mallee Fowl's Nest
The mound of an abandoned mallee fowl's nest is located right alongside the Holland Track here and has been fenced by CALM to protect it from damage. An information signboard gives limited details. Mallee Fowl are the largest mound builders in Australia.
Features:
Position: 119.5994ºE 32.2557ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Forrestania Southern Cross Rd
Distance:
15.89km
Average Speed:
32.45km/h
Holland Tk & Forrestania Southern Cross Rd
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Features:
Position: 119.7308ºE 32.1700ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Mount Holland
Distance:
0.75km
Average Speed:
13.45km/h
Mount Holland
The base of Mt Holland is a great spot for lunch or even make camp. There are plenty of good trees offering shade and there is plenty of room for even the largest of groups.
Features:
Position: 119.7348ºE 32.1711ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Gnamma Holes
Distance:
1.02km
Average Speed:
15.98km/h
Gnamma Holes
These gnamma holes are located alongside the Bounty Mine Rd near the junction with the Forrestania - Southern Cross Rd. They cannot be seen when passing but if you stop and get out they are easily spotted.
Features:
Position: 119.7313ºE 32.1660ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Suitable Bush Camp (Holland Tk)
Distance:
8.27km
Average Speed:
34.13km/h
Suitable Bush Camp (Holland Tk)
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Features:
Position: 119.7982ºE 32.1535ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Sandalwood Rocks Access
Distance:
23.41km
Average Speed:
22.62km/h
Holland Tk & Sandalwood Rocks Access
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Features:
Position: 119.9513ºE 32.0202ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Campsites (Sandalwood Rocks Access Tk)
Distance:
0.64km
Average Speed:
24.31km/h
Campsites (Sandalwood Rocks Access Tk)
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Features:
Position: 119.9541ºE 32.0256ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Sandalwood Rocks
Distance:
0.35km
Average Speed:
21.55km/h
Sandalwood Rocks
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Features:
Position: 119.9545ºE 32.0286ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
State Barrier Fence (Southern End)
Distance:
9.3km
Average Speed:
33.1km/h
State Barrier Fence (Southern End)
Following the Holland Track travellers will pass the southern end of State Barrier Fence at this point. The Holland Track follows along the eastern edge of the fenceline for a short section.
Features:
Position: 120.0073ºE 32.0231ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
State Barrier Fence & Holland Tk
Distance:
3.73km
Average Speed:
52.8km/h
State Barrier Fence & Holland Tk
The Holland Track veers away from the fenceline at this point.
Features:
Position: 120.0074ºE 31.9896ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Banker Mount Day Rd
Distance:
11.34km
Average Speed:
33.62km/h
Holland Tk & Banker Mount Day Rd
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Features:
Position: 120.1047ºE 31.9330ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Centenary Rocks Campsites
Distance:
22.1km
Average Speed:
33.78km/h
Centenary Rocks Campsites
A large clearing suitable for camping on high ground accessible via a short track leading off the main Holland Track route alongside Centenary Rocks.
Features:
Position: 120.2836ºE 31.8220ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk Trail Radio (Sign)
Distance:
1.77km
Average Speed:
25.23km/h
Holland Tk Trail Radio (Sign)
This south facing sign indicates that a tourist radio service operates on the FM frequency of 100.1 in this area.
Features:
Position: 120.2965ºE 31.8143ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Explorer Frank Hann's Cat Camp 1901
Distance:
0.38km
Average Speed:
18.72km/h
Explorer Frank Hann's Cat Camp 1901
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Features:
Position: 120.2982ºE 31.8117ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Nice Campsites (Un-named Cut Line)
Distance:
5.89km
Average Speed:
24.45km/h
Nice Campsites (Un-named Cut Line)
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Features:
Position: 120.3449ºE 31.7829ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Impressive Cairns
Distance:
11.59km
Average Speed:
41.52km/h
Impressive Cairns
Many people believe that this is the site of Krakouer Rock but in fact it is the much larger rock just a few hundred metres further along the Holland Track form this site. Impressive cairns have been laid here - and it's a really nice spot.
Features:
Position: 120.4134ºE 31.7088ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Newbey Rock
Distance:
0.3km
Average Speed:
10.27km/h
Newbey Rock
Named after Graeme Newbey (a Broomehill farmer) who was one of the two principle men responsible for the re-opening of the Holland Track in 1992 after they cut back the bush as closely as possible to the original track after it had been reclaimed by the bush for over 100 years.
Features:
Position: 120.4150ºE 31.7073ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Krakouer Rock
Distance:
0.31km
Average Speed:
10.09km/h
Krakouer Rock
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Features:
Position: 120.4142ºE 31.7057ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Bush Campsites (Holland Tk)
Distance:
4.55km
Average Speed:
31.96km/h
Bush Campsites (Holland Tk)
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Features:
Position: 120.4501ºE 31.6842ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Agnes Gnamma Hole
Distance:
11.05km
Average Speed:
31.54km/h
Agnes Gnamma Hole
The Centenary Expedition named this site for Agnes Holland, wife of John Holland. It is thought she was the first woman to travel the track when she accompanied her husband in December 1893. Her grave is with John's in the Coolgardie Old Cemetery.
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Position: 120.5332ºE 31.6270ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Diamond Rock
Distance:
5.21km
Average Speed:
38.71km/h
Diamond Rock
This rock can be easily missed as it is not visible from the track. To access the rock follow the short 200m walk trail.
Features:
Position: 120.5595ºE 31.5904ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Thursday Rock Access
Distance:
8.58km
Average Speed:
29.72km/h
Holland Tk & Thursday Rock Access
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Features:
Position: 120.6194ºE 31.5435ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Thursday Rock
Distance:
1.9km
Average Speed:
24.93km/h
Thursday Rock
Just a short 50m stroll on flat level ground will take you from the trail head to the base of the rock. From here it is a relatively easy rock climb to the summit, marked by a cairn.
Features:
Position: 120.6345ºE 31.5332ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Holland Tk & Thursday Rock Access
Distance:
1.9km
Average Speed:
24.93km/h
Holland Tk & Thursday Rock Access
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Position: 120.6194ºE 31.5435ºS (GDA 94)
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Holland Tk & Victoria Rock Rd
Distance:
17.61km
Average Speed:
40.13km/h
Holland Tk & Victoria Rock Rd
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Position: 120.7726ºE 31.5465ºS (GDA 94)
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Victoria Rock Rd & Pigeon Hole Access
Distance:
9.87km
Average Speed:
79.26km/h
Victoria Rock Rd & Pigeon Hole Access
Due to the grading of this road, and the limited number of visitors that bother to make the 18km round trip down this little used track, this turnoff is tricky to find unless you are specifically keeping an eye out for it. The track is not well used and is a bit slow going.
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Position: 120.8246ºE 31.4807ºS (GDA 94)
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Old Bedframe
Distance:
4.15km
Average Speed:
32.62km/h
Old Bedframe
This rusty old bedframe lies alongside the Pidgeon Hole track. It's best seen on the return leg from Pigeon Hole and is on the right hand side of the track.
Features:
Position: 120.7862ºE 31.4701ºS (GDA 94)
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Pigeon Hole
Distance:
4.8km
Average Speed:
32.17km/h
Pigeon Hole
Whilst many will say this site is not worth the 18km round trip to locate and view the tiny gnamma hole, it's a quiet spot in the bush that few people bother to visit so it will suit some and there's a good story behind how it was refound by Graeme Newbey in 1994 after numerous f
Features:
Position: 120.7585ºE 31.4456ºS (GDA 94)
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Old Bedframe
Distance:
4.8km
Average Speed:
32.17km/h
Old Bedframe
This rusty old bedframe lies alongside the Pidgeon Hole track. It's best seen on the return leg from Pigeon Hole and is on the right hand side of the track.
Features:
Position: 120.7862ºE 31.4701ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Victoria Rock Rd & Pigeon Hole Access
Distance:
4.15km
Average Speed:
32.62km/h
Victoria Rock Rd & Pigeon Hole Access
Due to the grading of this road, and the limited number of visitors that bother to make the 18km round trip down this little used track, this turnoff is tricky to find unless you are specifically keeping an eye out for it. The track is not well used and is a bit slow going.
Features:
Position: 120.8246ºE 31.4807ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Victoria Rock Rd & Victoria Rock Access
Distance:
25.82km
Average Speed:
80.77km/h
Victoria Rock Rd & Victoria Rock Access
The main entry to Victoria Rock is well signed. Other numerous tracks in the area marked on maps are blocked.
Features:
Position: 120.9289ºE 31.2857ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Victoria Rock
Distance:
0.57km
Average Speed:
34.59km/h
Victoria Rock
Victoria Rock is located 45km south west of Coolgardie on the Victoria Rock Rd. This is the location where John Holland first sighted his destination, Bayley's Find, such is the view from the highest point of the rock.
Features:
Position: 120.9324ºE 31.2882ºS (GDA 94)
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Victoria Rock Eco Toilet in Day Use Area
Distance:
0.09km
Average Speed:
34.59km/h
Victoria Rock Eco Toilet in Day Use Area
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Position: 120.9324ºE 31.2882ºS (GDA 94)
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Victoria Rock Group Camp Area
Distance:
1.02km
Average Speed:
30.61km/h
Victoria Rock Group Camp Area
The group camp area at Victoria Rock provides the nicer of the two environments for camping.
Features:
Position: 120.9351ºE 31.2924ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Victoria Rock Eco Toilet in Day Use Area
Distance:
1.02km
Average Speed:
30.61km/h
Victoria Rock Eco Toilet in Day Use Area
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Position: 120.9324ºE 31.2882ºS (GDA 94)
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Victoria Rock
Distance:
0.09km
Average Speed:
34.59km/h
Victoria Rock
Victoria Rock is located 45km south west of Coolgardie on the Victoria Rock Rd. This is the location where John Holland first sighted his destination, Bayley's Find, such is the view from the highest point of the rock.
Features:
Position: 120.9324ºE 31.2882ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Victoria Rock Rd & Victoria Rock Access
Distance:
0.57km
Average Speed:
34.59km/h
Victoria Rock Rd & Victoria Rock Access
The main entry to Victoria Rock is well signed. Other numerous tracks in the area marked on maps are blocked.
Features:
Position: 120.9289ºE 31.2857ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Victoria Rock Rd & Gnarlbine Rock Access
Distance:
15.83km
Average Speed:
88.1km/h
Victoria Rock Rd & Gnarlbine Rock Access
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Features:
Position: 120.9599ºE 31.1483ºS (GDA 94)
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Gnarlbine Rock Well and Plaques
Distance:
0.04km
Average Speed:
2.87km/h
Gnarlbine Rock Well and Plaques
Plaques at this site read: "Explorer Charles Cooke Hunt first camped at this rock on August 16th 1864, noting that the water might prove useful.
Features:
Position: 120.9595ºE 31.1482ºS (GDA 94)
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Victoria Rock Rd & Gnarlbine Rock Access
Distance:
0.04km
Average Speed:
2.87km/h
Victoria Rock Rd & Gnarlbine Rock Access
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Features:
Position: 120.9599ºE 31.1483ºS (GDA 94)
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Great Eastern Hwy & Victoria Rock Rd
Distance:
29.51km
Average Speed:
90.5km/h
Great Eastern Hwy & Victoria Rock Rd
The Victoria Rock Road meets the Great Eastern Highway at Coolgardie. A Caltex service station is located on the other side of the junction.
Features:
Position: 121.1583ºE 30.9548ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Coolgardie
Distance:
0.46km
Average Speed:
50.22km/h
Coolgardie
Take plenty of time to explore Coolgardie, admire it's magnificent buildings and it's various museum's. John and Agnes Holland are buried in the pioneer cemetery.
Features:
Position: 121.1660ºE 30.9536ºS (GDA 94)
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Things to See & Do
Emu Rock
Excellent bush camps everywhere and you could never not find a spot out of the wind. It is a huge rock surrounded by Sheoaks and clear areas for even the largest group.
Wave Rock
Wave Rock attracts an amazing 130,000 visitors per year, which is incredible given it is more than 330km from Perth and is located on the outskirts of Hyden, a tiny West Australian township that was only connected to the main electricity line in the 1990s. Wave Rock is a granite cliff about 15 metres high and 110 metres long.
Holland Rocks
Situated by the very edge of the Holland Tank Rd and clearly visible is a large concrete water tank - but it was not put here or used by John Holland.
State Barrier Fence
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Thursday Rock
Just a short 50m stroll on flat level ground will take you from the trail head to the base of the rock. From here it is a relatively easy rock climb to the summit, marked by a cairn.
Agnes Gnamma Hole
The Centenary Expedition named this site for Agnes Holland, wife of John Holland. It is thought she was the first woman to travel the track when she accompanied her husband in December 1893. Her grave is with John's in the Coolgardie Old Cemetery.
Impressive Cairns
Many people believe that this is the site of Krakouer Rock but in fact it is the much larger rock just a few hundred metres further along the Holland Track form this site. Impressive cairns have been laid here - and it's a really nice spot.
State Barrier Fence (Southern End)
Following the Holland Track travellers will pass the southern end of State Barrier Fence at this point. The Holland Track follows along the eastern edge of the fenceline for a short section.
Mallee Fowl's Nest
The mound of an abandoned mallee fowl's nest is located right alongside the Holland Track here and has been fenced by CALM to protect it from damage. An information signboard gives limited details. Mallee Fowl are the largest mound builders in Australia. The male builds the mound from dirt, sticks and leaves from the surrounding mallee terrain (mallee scrub).
Microwave Tower
A microwave tower
Gnarlbine Rock Well and Plaques
Plaques at this site read: "Explorer Charles Cooke Hunt first camped at this rock on August 16th 1864, noting that the water might prove useful. In 1888 explorer and prospector Gilles McPherson was saved by an Aboriginal boy named Toobey who led him to this well after he was unable to find water.
Old Bedframe
This rusty old bedframe lies alongside the Pidgeon Hole track. It's best seen on the return leg from Pigeon Hole and is on the right hand side of the track.
Krakouer Rock
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Newbey Rock
Named after Graeme Newbey (a Broomehill farmer) who was one of the two principle men responsible for the re-opening of the Holland Track in 1992 after they cut back the bush as closely as possible to the original track after it had been reclaimed by the bush for over 100 years.
Victoria Rock
Victoria Rock is located 45km south west of Coolgardie on the Victoria Rock Rd. This is the location where John Holland first sighted his destination, Bayley's Find, such is the view from the highest point of the rock. This waypoint is for the day use area, from where a trail leads to the base of the rock.
Pigeon Hole
Whilst many will say this site is not worth the 18km round trip to locate and view the tiny gnamma hole, it's a quiet spot in the bush that few people bother to visit so it will suit some and there's a good story behind how it was refound by Graeme Newbey in 1994 after numerous failed attempts.
Explorer Frank Hann's Cat Camp 1901
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Holland Tk & Banker Mount Day Rd
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Sandalwood Rocks
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Gnamma Holes
These gnamma holes are located alongside the Bounty Mine Rd near the junction with the Forrestania - Southern Cross Rd. They cannot be seen when passing but if you stop and get out they are easily spotted. Take care with young children, these are quite deep and animals often become stranded (you may notice the smell).
Sheoak Rock Trigg Marker
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Dragon Rocks
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Green Shed
This green shed is a useful landmark for navigating along Dragon Rocks Rd - Sandplain Rocks is nearby. Note that Dragon Rocks, although also just a few hundred metres away cannot be accessed directly as the path is blocked by station property and fences. An alternative route off Nth Road leads to Dragon