Holland Track

Hi Greg

Looks like no one has been down the Holland in recent times. When I went a couple years ago it was an easy track which I never engaged 4x4. If it is dry like now there are a couple of sandy corners that may need 4x4 if you where travelling slow. Otherwise it is a hard easy track.

If it rains then another story as with so much outback there are great sections that will turn to mud and you can see the evidence of people being stuck there for what might have been days.

You will enjoy the trip - take it slow - stop and look at all the scenic spots. Best get the Holland track book from the Ex-Oz shop as this gives all the best details and history of the track.

Good luck

Serendipity

Hi Greg,

It is somewhat disappointing, the lack of information you have received for your enquiry........ especially from W.A. members.

The T.L.C.C. - Toyota Landcruiser Club of W.A. - are the official caretakers of the Holland Track. Contact them here for current information and they appreciate feedback on track conditions..... as it helps them to plan what work needs to be carried out to maintain access.

Western 4wheel Driver has a very good publication on the Holland track, Uncle Nick has most of the directions correct now and the background historical information is sound.

What you need to keep in mind and you have not indicated it in your OP,
What vehicles are travelling the track?
What are they towing?
This WILL have a significant effect on the trip.

Horror stories are on the web of people who towed full size caravans down the track, horror stories of the damage that ensued and the repair cost involved.

One thing to keep in mind, WHEN the weather turns nasty .... you do not want to be anywhere near there!!

No, we have not been along the track recently (sadly)
Enjoy your trip.

Cheers,
Wayne & Sally.

Hi Greg it's been a while since I did the track and there was water lying in places at the time, which I got stuck in. (Dumb move by me by not being attentive).

Leaving Coolgardie do a side trip into Cave Hill great spot for a walk and have lunch. The Holland Track is only a short step away.
Most of the iconic spots are sign posted Thursday Rock being one of my favourites.

There is ample camping spots along the way and the gimlet trees look fantastic at sun rise and sunset. Great scenery abounds.

Don't get carried away when you hit a straight stretch as it won't last long and drive to the conditions.
The track still rates as one of my favourites. Enjoy it.

Cheers

Dunc.

should be dry to very dry ATM. ive been down the track when it had a fair bit of water and the main holes hold water for a fair while

main thing is generally to go through the middle of them dont try to edge to the side- thats when trouble starts. the main holes despite being nasty looking are firm and i didnt require 4wd or momentum for any of them

the north part of the track including the cave hill woodlines are the best part with its forrests of salmn. blackbutts and gimlets , alot of the track south is yellow sandplain

Hi Greg,

I did the Holland Track from Hyden to Cave Hill about 2 weeks ago.

There was still a small amount of water hanging around, but only in the deep mud holes.

We completed the trip with a Patrol and Prado, both towing 800kg camper trailers, with no problems at all, apart from getting stuck in one bog hole, but it was easily avoidable.

Other than that, there were no problems, track is in great condition.

Have fun and good luck,

Cheers,

Nathan.