Holland track

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Holland Track

From Broome Hill to Coolgardie, the Holland Track was originally built in the gold rush days as a shortcut to the Goldfields. Hardly ever visited for nearly 100 years,

Holland Track

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A 500km track from Broome Hill to Coolgardie that was built in the gold rush as a shortcut to the Goldfields. Hardly ever visited for nearly 100yrs it was re-cut as a 4WD track in 1992 and is a

graemejohn

Still intend to do the track on 22nd august and have rang the shires and police at Coolgardie.They are saying it should be okay so will post when we get back about track conditions.Dont intent to damage the track so will turn around and find some where else if to wet.

Graeme.

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Reply By: Robin hood - Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 23:18

Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 23:18

good luck graeme, look forward to your report as am interested in getting out there too.

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jason

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Reply By: Motherhen - Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 23:26

Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 23:26

Hi Graeme

Hope you'll leave the flu behind and have a really beaut enjoyable trip. Look forward to your report on return. As you may be 'first through' do you have a chainsaw on board?

My son and daughter in law came through that way a few years ago. It was January or early February around 6 or 7 years ago when they returned from Qld via the NT, and struck a lot of rain. Uluru was flooded out, and much of central WA was closed due to flooding and washed out roads. They came through the Holland Track as a way to get home to the south coast. Found the winding section scratched even the Hilux (hence our reservations about taking the F250 through), and met a huge area of water, and as there was no turning back, gave it a go - found the base hard rock and got through no troubles. That's all they recall of the trip through the Holland Track - no problems at all.

I'm sure you'll find it easy. Think of us with the size of the F250 and tell us what you think.

Will you be going through the Woodlines and Cave Hill area as well? From the booklet that sounded even more interesting.

Happy and safe travelling

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Follow Up By: Member - graeme W (WA) - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 17:58

Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 17:58

Will do motherhen .We have a chain saw and one of the guys has done the track before towing a camper that is a bit wider than his patrol and had no trouble.It started raining while he was on the track but he got out ok.

Graeme.

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Follow Up By: Bilbo - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 21:30

Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 21:30

Chainsaw!!

Graeme, yer asking fer trouble!

Either don't use it or make sure it's got a VERY good silencer on it!!

The "green-nazis" are gonna love you!

Bilbo - "the green hobbit"

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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 22:16

Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 22:16

Hi Green Hobbit

Someone has to clear it so we greenies can get through and enjoy the bush.

Go for it Graeme, and have a good trip. Rain shouldn't be a problem as when my son went through, it was because other routes they normally would take south were flooded. Perhaps being summer was why the base was hard and no boggy areas, but it has been a dry winter inland.

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Reply By: Terry - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 13:04

Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 13:04

Graeme In regards the Holland Track I suggest you contact the Toyota Landcruiser Club of WA. They try and get out there a couple of times a year to renew signs and do maintenance.

They have a website for contact details and would be happy to assist you.

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