Best Route Pls
Submitted: Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 at 18:30
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Member - Mark Gregory L1 (WA)
North from Eyre Hwy to Rawllinna. Cheers Mark
Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 at 18:56
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 at 18:56
Don't know what the "best" route is but last June we travelled north from Cocklebiddy to
Rawlinna. Not a road you'd tackle in a hurry, but as long as you take your time it's not too bad. Numerous
limestone outcrops in
places, which tend to slow you down.
There is the road up to Zanthus too, but I'm unaware what it's like. Could always follow the railway from Kalgoorlie. Worth camping the night at
Rawlinna and having a look around the town. We were lucky enough to see the Indian-Pacific stop there for their evening break.
Bob
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Reply By: Idler Chris - Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 at 19:28
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 at 19:28
Cocklebiddy to
Rawlinna.
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 at 20:29
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 at 20:29
Hi Mark
There are 2 ways that you can get to
Rawlinna from Cocklebiddy, but unfortunately I have only driven the track up past Arubiddy and then through to
Rawlinna.
The track as far as Arubiddy is a
well graded, wide track, but the moment that you pass the entry into the station, it reverts into a two wheel track.
We really enjoyed the drive and we spent one night out and it was pure bliss. There are many station gates to open and it is only once that you pass through the
Dingo barrier fence that
Rawlinna Station have placed their own signs to keep travellers on the right track, and to be honest, you would have to be blind to get lost.
The moment that you reach
Rawlinna, you will then have 100% full Telstra phone coverage all the way through to Kalgoorlie, and the road from
Rawlinna is a super dirt road and some great camping locations along the way.
Enjoy your drive.
Cheers
Stephen

The end of a great day on the Cocklebiddy to Rawlinna track

It is an easy drive, but not when wet

There are many gates to open along the drive

Once you get to the Dingo fence, pass through it and just keep going

Along the drive

More gates and well signposted once on Rawlinna Station land

Did I mention there are lots of gates to open

The last gate closer to Rawlinna

Once through the last gate, turn right for the short drive into Rawlinna

You have now reached Rawlinna

Rawlinna

You would have to be very unlucky to miss a train passing through Rawlinna

If you then head for Kalgoorlie, the drive is very pleasant with great camping opportunities
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Reply By: Member - DingoBlue(WA) - Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 at 21:26
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 at 21:26
Used
Haig Road from East of
Rawlinna to Cocklebiddy. Locals at
Rawlinna said it was easier than opening and closing all the gates. The 'road' was reasonable although there were many areas of
limestone outcropping. Need to take it easy and keep a bit of pressure in the tyres to help protect the sidewalls from the
limestone. Probably around 30psi would give some comfort and keep the sidewalls a bit upright.
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Reply By: Member - Mark Gregory L1 (WA) - Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 at 23:27
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 at 23:27
Thank you guys for info and photos, just great and so quick, first time I have used this site. Take care n safe travels. Mark
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