Lake king to Coolgardie -esperance road

Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 21:29
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I am travelling from Lake King to Norseman on the 8th Dec, can anyone tell me if the gravel road from Lake king to the Coolgardie-Esperance road is suitable to tow a normal 16 foot caravan on. I will be towing it with a Patrol, and can not decide if I should stick to the tar or save the 100 plus Km's. Would be grateful for road conditions advice.
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Reply By: Member - Stephen (WA) - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 22:51

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 22:51
I haven't travelled it for a few years now, but I reckon you'll been fine on that road.

Just don't expect to go fast.

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Reply By: Motherhen - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 23:30

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 23:30
We usually go from Lake King through the Frank Hann NP, nice drive, can be a bit pot holed, but still not problem. We even came back in April through a downpour; muddy, but even slowing down and dodging the worst potholes, it was still a time saving for us.

We have also been through the Norseman to Hyden (new) road for variety - again a nice drive with a tourist trail marked, but you have to share it with the mining road trains - it is their road.
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Reply By: Member - Davoe (Nullagine) - Sunday, Dec 03, 2006 at 20:38

Sunday, Dec 03, 2006 at 20:38
no worries but makesure you pull into peak charles and climb it
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Reply By: Tim HJ61 (WA) - Monday, Dec 04, 2006 at 00:47

Monday, Dec 04, 2006 at 00:47
Peter,

I was through there in October without towing anything. There were several 2WD's making their way along it quite happily.

I thought it was a bit rougher than the more northern route via Hyden to Norseman, and didn't find it terribly enjoyable travelling - but certainly doable - like is said here many times - if you drive to your setup and road conditions.

Part of the lack of enjoyment had nothing to do with the road, the scenery is pretty sparse.

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