Best way to get to Wave Rock

Submitted: Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 14:07
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Howdy All,

Been a memeber for a while but this is my first post.

I have a question.

The family and I are planning a trip to Wave Rock in Hyden WA. We are towing a small camper but its is pulled by a 2.5ltrTD NB Pajero. Great old bus, but she doesn't like the hills very much.

I'm looking for suggestions on the fast way across the ranges and the flatest path to Hyden from the Southern suburbs.

Any suggestions?

Cheers in advance
Stewie
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Reply By: Motherhen - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 14:21

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 14:21
Hi Stewie

Apart from leaving the coastal plain, the country is undulating rather than hilly. The best way would be via the Brookton Highway (Route 40) through Brookton, Corrigin and Kondinin.

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Follow Up By: Stewie - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 15:04

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 15:04
Thanks Motherhen!

That was my thoughts too - once you get through the ranges it should be all good.

Just wanted to make sure!

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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 17:19

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 17:19
Hi Stewie - Pretty flat once you get out into the wheatbelt. I really can't remember the hill on the Brookton Highway, so I'm sure it is not a memorable as the Greenmount Hill which would overheat the car when towing a heavy load, or the Albany Highway which can be pretty slow with a heavily laden truck.

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Reply By: Notso - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 16:06

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 16:06
On the way across take the time to go Via Kulin along the "Tin Horse Highway" this is well worth a look.

Here is a link to some info.

Tin horse highway
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Follow Up By: Stewie - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 17:26

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 17:26
That does look cool! Recon the kids will go nut. Will definately take the detour.

Cheers for the advise!
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Reply By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 18:01

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 18:01
Depending where abouts in the Southern suburbs you are, the flattest route is up Welshpool Road to the very end turn right and then turn right again when you get to the Pickering Brook shops. This will then take you through Karagullen. Brings you out at the little old servo on Brookton Hwy. Most of the steep drag up Brookton Highway is to about this point.

The road is pretty undulating all the way to Brookton tho even through the agricultural portion. Lots of trucks this afternoon as I drove back from Brookton/Pingelly.



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Follow Up By: Stewie - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 18:13

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 18:13
I will be leaving from Kwinana mate.
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Reply By: Member - Greydemon (WA) - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 19:58

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 19:58
Hi Stewie,

I live in Roleystone just off the Brookton Highway and agree that this is the way to go if starting in Kwinana. It really isn't much of a hill at all and if your rig can't make it then I wouldn't be taking it to Hyden anyway!

I hope that you are going on past Wave Rock to Esperance or somewhere to make the trip worth while - wave rock isn't really all that exciting and the last couple of times I have been in that area the flies were unbelieveable!

Take your bathers - there is a pool at the campsite.

Have fun

Nick


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Follow Up By: Stewie - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 21:49

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 21:49
Hello Nick,

We won't be going any further this time. Our rig and 4by are still new to us so we are just stretching their legs slowly for now.

I'm from up that way, so I know what you mean about it's nothingness. I've been promising the wife and kids to take them up there for years, so the time has now come.

Once we have confidence in the set up then we venture further. My altimate goal is Fitzroy Crossing. I've never been up there but I've seen some pretty amazing pic from mates who have.

Cheers
Stewie
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Reply By: Member - WillyWish (WA) - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 22:34

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 22:34
Will be nice and hot and dry down there right now with loads of flies.....
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