Dunns Track.

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Dunns Track

Dunn’s Track is a long forgotten route used by the early prospectors of the eastern goldfields of WA. The trek heads south to the abandoned town of Dundas,

Dunns Track

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Dunn’s Track is a long forgotten route used by the early prospectors of the eastern goldfields of WA. This trek heads towards the now abandoned town of Dundas which is south of Norseman.

Member - Dennis F (WA)

Merry Christmas All.
I am thinking of doing a run down to Dunns Track in WAs South.Can anyone help with any trip notes or advice on track conditions or things to look out for.I have not been down this way before so any feedback would be great.Thanks in advance for any replies.

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Reply By: get outmore - Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 09:15

Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 09:15

TREK NOTES

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Reply By: Member - Lionel A (WA) - Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 14:10

Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 14:10

When do you think you'll go Dennis.

Im thinking of driving Dunns 2nd half of Feb 09.

Cheers....Lionel.

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Reply By: Cruiser - Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 14:29

Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 14:29

Hi all,

I am travelling down to explore Dunn's Track next week, leave the day after Boxing Day.

Pretty much using the trip notes on here and one from Western 4WDriver from a few years ago and following my maps.....

Will let you know how it goes and will post a plot file if required.

Regards

Dave

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Follow Up By: Member - Lionel A (WA) - Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 14:39

Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 14:39

Thanks mate, appreciate that.

Cheers....Lionel.

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Reply By: Member - Dennis F (WA) - Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 15:13

Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 15:13

i will be heading down that way on boxing Day.We plan to camp near Lake King on the first night and then move on to Dunns Track from there.

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Follow Up By: Cruiser - Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 17:46

Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 17:46

Hey Dennis F.

I think I may know you from my 4WD Club.......(4WD Club of WA)

if it's the right Dennis then you will also know me from the club (was the Trips Committe Chairman)

I guess I may see you on the Track then as I will only be 1 day behind you....then again the track is quite small!!!!

I am actually recce'ing it to do it later in the year as a club run,

Dave O.

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Follow Up By: Member - Dennis F (WA) - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 08:58

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 08:58

Good to hear from you Dave,we will look out for you on the track.

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Reply By: Wheatbelt Wayne - Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 19:18

Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 19:18

Dennis

Just be prepared for plenty of scratches. From Peak Charles through to the rabbit proof fence there are literally kilometres of scrub that reaches onto the track.

Be aware of the track that goes straight ahead at one point with a sign saying Fields Road - Peak Elenora 3km. From what we could work out that was a dead end track. We went to the left there and came out ok.

There are a few good places to camp along the way, depending on how far you want to drive. Moir Tank and Rock was good for us, but we had rain for a couple of days. We camped further along at the top of a hill, but cant remember exactly where is was. If I wasnt leaving home in the next 10 minutes, I'd look up the GPS point, but just checked on OziExplorer and it was to the south west of Oldfield River. Quiet spot on top of the hill (north side of track) Plenty of room to camp with a bigger group for your trek later.

We spent three days out there, but it all depends on what you want to see. We went in October 2007 and there were still enough wildflowers around for us to get out regularly.

Just watch the burnt out sections, as there are some bad stakes that take out sidewalls.. I know from experiencing one!

Have a good trip.