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This trek passes through the Department of Defence Army/Navy ‘live firing’ range and at times is closed. Please phone: (08) 9311 2772 to check the access status. It is also important to check beach driving conditions as occasionally the beach is impassable just south of Wedge Island.

Although only 74km in length this trip will take a full day of driving but there's lots to do (sand surfing, fishing, snorkelling, hiking, and wildflowers) so why not make a few days of the trip. If you intend to camp at Narrow Neck then please ensure you take your rubbish with you.

Undoubtedly, the trickiest part of this trip is navigation. There is a maze of tracks around the beach headlands and through dunes and if the beach between Wedge Island and Grey is closed, then you'll need to pick up the inland track. You can try your luck with any track you see as they'll all lead either north or south eventually, however if you want the most direct route without getting stuck it is wise to take some digital navigation equipment with you.

 Interactive Route Map

An annual WA All Parks Pass will be needed for this trek note which allows unlimited vehicle entrance into any fee paying national park for a period of 12 months. Please check the status of the Department of Defence live firing range on: (08) 9311 2772. Also check the beach driving conditions.

You will need to be prepared for a variety of terrains from hard capstone to soft sand, so an air compressor is mandatory. You'll need to use sand driving tyre pressures and be prepared to use 4WD in sections. Ensure that you have checked the beach conditions just south of the Wedge Island where a tricky section of the beach is often impassable, especially in Spring and Summer, when the wind and wave action steeply erodes the beach line. Many have unfortunately tried and failed. Check out the "wall of fame" at the Lancelin Roadhouse and take a tide chart for this area and avoid high tides.

Preparation for this route should be as for any other relatively remote 4WD track, including carrying sufficient fuel, water, food, supplies, communications gear, safety equipment and first aid, along with emergency backup supplies. It is advised that you affix a dune flag to your vehicle, as this trip has become quite popular in both directions and head-on collisions have occurred, especially on long-weekends. Please make sure you have adequate recovery gear. Travellers should read the 4WDriving Topic for related articles and checklists for vehicle setup and driver awareness.

Fuel Supplies & Usage

	Cervantes, Lancelin	Diesel	4cyl 14 litres	ULP	4cyl 16 litres	LPG	4cyl 20 litres
			6cyl 15 litres		6cyl 18 litres		6cyl 17 litres
			8cyl 17 litres		8cyl 16 litres

Best Time To Visit

March - May when sea breezes are less persistent.

Services & Supplies

The following locations have various services and supplies: Cervantes, Lancelin

Hopefully you'll be taking it easy and will see the wonderful wildlife - emus, kangaroos, wallabies and you could even sample the local quandongs (both the fruit and the nuts are edible) growing along the edge of the track. If you are travelling during spring, you will see a beautiful landscape of colours with the various species of wildflowers growing in the region.