Steep Point WA

Noel, i'm afraid i cant help much, but a friend used to go up there on a regular basis, and he says that now the track is very easy and is busy. Next week is school holidays isn't it??? Never the less, he says that once your there it should be great. Enjoy it. and let us know if its worth going up there.

Hi Noel,

My husband and I went to Steep Point several years ago and loved it. The drive was relatively easy but the corregations between the turnoff at the Overlander/Denham road as far as the salt works barrage were HORRENDOUS. Worst we've ever seen. The result was busted radiator mounts and wiring which left us without headlights and spotties until repairs could be made. Having said that, we were in an old SWB Landcruiser so I'm sure we felt every single corregation magnified! Once you leave the barrage the drive becomes a little more challenging but not at all difficult. As I recall, we hardly used 4WD but lower your tyre pressure a bit for a softer ride and easier going through some sandy patches. The track is single lane only, narrow and winding.

Don't be fooled by the relatively easy drive. Care is required and tough patches encountered.Steep Point should be considered a remote destination as it is relatively isolated so make sure you are well-equipped and self sufficient.

The scenery is truly spectacular. In some places the views across endless sand dunes is almost "other-worldly". It can be pretty blowy out there and the camping is just above the beaches so you tend to cop the worst of it. My advise is look for a camp site with a little protection behind a dune or rocky outcrop. Make sure you have plenty of tie downs and decent pegs.

Hope this helps. :-) Melissa

Noel, I went there start of june this year. got heeps of rain then but you should be ok now!!! The drive in is very bummpy but very a very wide road. aprox 2.5-3 hour trip in from Overlander. Lots to see, Great camping sights with Pit toilets. Private Ranger(The land is part of a lease) Paul Dickenson 08 9948 3993. Take your own fire wood as no colection alowed once in the area, We saw people collect it just b4 turn off to steep point, between overlander and turn off. If you have a boat take it as great fishing. The water on the east side is 10 meters average and calm, the water to the west is ocean very deep, plus huge swells you can find some great rock fishing spots if you look for rock cairns and ladders half way down the cliff. Don't drive on the beach at crayfish bay very course sand and 30 degree slope but you can see fish in the reef if you look( no camping alloud here). We had midgees at Cape peron but others we have since spoken to got them here S.P.
so take insect repellent for Dusk Dawn Hope this helps Kevin

Hi Kevin,

From your recent visit, are you able to tell me what is the 4WDing like between Steep Point and False Entrance? Are there many dunes & is there soft sand around? Are there a few tracks to explore up there?

We are heading up there at the start of November for a few nights and are trying to work out how much fuel to take.

Noel, perhaps you could give us a run down on your return?

Cheers
Matt

Hi Kevin, Noel & Mel,

Thanks a lot for that info, that all helps & is greatly appreciated. Sounds great :-)

Looking forward to getting up there now!
Cheers!
Matt