Hyden Norseman Rd

We did the road about 12 months ago with Camper trailers - no problems at all.
Closer to Norseman the road is very well maintained by mining companies. (take care with some of the heavy mining trucks etc on the road)
There are some good camping places along the way.

Just check conditions as it is closed when wet. We just had 2 days of rain but it usually isnt closed for long. That trip recently got a write up in a WA campingand outdoors mag. An alternative route that would also be suitable is the lake king road that goes from lake king through the frank hann nat park and past peak charles

Jeff
Check out the WA Tourist Centres they now call it (the track) the Granite / Woodlands Discovery Trail
This is Quoted out of there book Golden Outback

Distance: 300km
Duration: 2 days
Highlights: Virgin woodlands, rocky outcrops, McDermind and Disappointment rocks, Lake Johnson, bird life, walking trails
All-weather gravel road suitable for all vehicles, however 4WD recommended

"Crossing the goldfields region between Hyden and Norseman, this fascinating new trail offers no less than 16 designated places of interest along the way, with each stop focusing on a particular aspect of natural or cultural history. Traveller's experience some of the world's most beautiful, untouched eucalypt woodlands and marvel at the imposing granite outcrops along the trail. Wave Rock in Hyden is a must-see and the route is a wildflower wonderland in spring"

We travel some of it around 2 months ago, we came down the Queen Victoria Rock road and then the Hyden-Norseman road it was after the wet and were square pot holes all over the road, but they should be gradered there are mines in the area and is used by large transport

Regards

Richard

Hi Jeff + Lyn,

This road is a piece of cake. When I lived in Norseman, I often used it as a short-cut when travelling to Perth. It took over an hour (closer to two) off the trip time.

There is some marvellous scenery along the way. McDermid Rock (S 32° 01' 20" + E 120° 44' 16") near Lake Johnson is a favourite of mine.

Provided it hasn't just rained - your soft roader will handle the road without any problems at all.

Have fun

Stephen J.

G'day Jeff & Lyn
We travelled this road on the 11th of this month and like the others say it was a piece of cake.
We towed our c/t without any probs, but they will close it if any rain at all.
If you have any queries at all I suggest you ring Wave Rock Caravan Park and they should be able to advise you of it's condition.

Safe travells
Jim-Bob.

hi there we travelled the lake king -norseman road last thursday, towing camper van, it had been raining ,has rained since then, it was pretty wet and slippery and quite a few pot holes. just ring the shire of lake grace and they will let you know if it is closed , or just ask the locals!!! they will know.

When are you guys doing it,We plan to do the same trip in the 1st week of the school holidays,maybe we could catch up
regards uppy