Kalbarri to Steep Point track (via Tamala)

I was in there Oct/Nov last year. The road into Tamala Stn was very good. From there on it started to break up a bit, with some weaving around potholes.

The start of the 4WD section is sandy, so lower tyres are required. There is a sign onthe road to say lower tyres. The most part is easy, with some caution on bends and curves.

Thanks for the quick response. So if I understood correctly, the part from Kalbarri to Tamala is OK, Tamala to Steep Point sandy at parts.

Calling in to Tamala Stn. is probably a wise thing to do as it is private property most of the way?

Hi,
Unless things have changed a lot recently, the internal tracks through Murchison House and Tamala Stations are private station 'roads' and permission from the station owner/manager is required to traverse through the properties.

North of Murchison House is the Zuytdorp National Park (absolutely no facilities at all) and then on to Tamala and the Steep Point track.

Coastal Tracks north from Murchison House through to Tamala are generally limestone caprock, extremely rough and uncomfortable to travel over. A fair part of it is 1st gear slow going (under 10kph) and everything in the vehicle gets pretty well shaken around.
I worked in this area with for a Govt Dept for 10 years recently and believe me, Murchison to Tamala along the coast is remote and unforgiving, little traffic, if any, and no facilities or services (fuel, water etc). Mobile Phone and UHF communication does not exist at all. It should NOT be undertaken by a single vehicle alone without detailed preparation. Someone should be advised of estimated arrival times at Tamala just it case anything goes wrong.

I hope this doesn't scare you off but this piece of country is not to be taken lightly.

Your best option is to get into Tamala from the Shark Bay Road and continue up to Steep Point from there.

Sorry this is so long but safety is important.

Disco.

We did the main track last year which was fine as the grader had just been through. We were advised not to do the coast track in the area because of sand blows. We camped at Tamala Station on the beach which was great. Camping fees were $8 per vehicle although only a long drop. The fee to drive to Steep Point was $22.

Hi,

Seems to be some confusion here :)
If I am talking from Kalbarri to Tamala (and further to Steep Point) I mean the track across the private property (along the coast for some 120km) and not the west coastal highway.

But as it seems, this is a bit slow going...

@ Disco Driver, when was your last visit?
I do take your remarks seriously and doubt if we will go that way ofter your comments, as we are not hyper-experienced desert dwellers and only are a one truck party.

If we would take off we would call Tamala station in advance of course, if only to ask permission.

Hi Kusanagi,

We are heading that way in June. I wouldn't mind a copy of the plot you made for Ozi, it will save me a fair bit of time drawing it in myself.

If you are happy to send me the plot, my email is blazesport@tsn.cc