Kalgoorlie/Esperance Bypass - follow up on thread 75720

Following up on the above thread, we have just returned from our WA trip where we planned to bypass Kalgoorlie and Esperance on our trip to Harvey.

The Norseman/Lake King road was closed due to bush fires so we didn't get to travel that route in either direction. The recent rains in the area could have helped and that road may be open now. Checked with the Police at Norseman on the way over and checked with the roads department at Esperance on the way back. Very helpful. Missed out on Peak Charles but maybe next time.

Travelled in both directions on the Norseman/Hyden Rd. Great shortcut. Dirt road but easy 90-100k all the way. Half the road looks like it is looked after by local mining companies. Good camping at Lake Johnston and the Breakaway's. Saved about 200k via the Esperance route and 160k via the Kalgoorlie route.

Would recommend the shortcut if you don't need to go via Esperance or Kalgoorlie. Few road trains are using the route and I would imagine it may become busier once people realise how easy it is.