ROAD TRIPS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
(and elsewhere)
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A Road Trip to the Eastern Goldfields avoiding the Great Eastern Highway and visiting some lesser known features along the way.
Refurbish Burracoppin Well, visit Chandler, Totadgin Well, Mindebooka, Doodlakine Well cleanup, Marranobbing, Kokerbin and Quairading.
Water harvesting dams, airstrips, wells, huts, hills, lakes, a quarry and other interesting features around Boorabbin.
A 4WD trip to determine the precise source of arguably Western Australia’s most important watercourse, the Avon/Swan River.
Balladonia to Peak Charles via Old Coach Road
From Balladonia Roadhouse via Yadadina Rockhole to the Old Coach Road and then through salt lake country west to Dundas and Peak Charles.
Through Hyden to Norseman to Nuytsland Nature Reserve, Toolinna Cove, Baxter Cliffs, and Bilbunya Dunes. Via Wattle Camp, Israelite Bay, Fisheries Road and Esperance on the return journey.
Follow the Blackwood River from its source near Wickepin to where it discharges into the ocean at Augusta.
Bornholm Beach has a fearsome reputation. Along with nearby Dingo Beach it is recognised by many as being very difficult to get off.
Bremer Bay to Esperance Along the Beach
Along the coast from Bremer Bay to Hopetoun, Starvation Boat Harbour, Munglinup, Lake Shaster NR and Thirteen Mile Beach to Esperance.
To the bright, white sands of Bremer Bay and then into Fitzgerald River National Park to Gordon Inlet and Tooregullup Beach.
A 111 kilometre drive from Bridgetown through the Northern Jarrah Forest to the South Western Highway at Burekup along a rarely used route.
Bullabulling Wallaroo Wangine Goongarrie
A bush trip in a rarely visited part of the Great Western Woodlands to, in part, clarify the location of Caenyie Rock vs Moorowing Rock.
Burra Rock-Cave Hill-Woolgangie
South from Coolgardie to Burra Rock, Cave Hill and Victoria Rock. Then along the rarely used, overgrown (since opened out) Dally Track to Woolgangie.
Exploring Cape Arid to Cape Le Grand including Wharton Beach, Orleans Bay, Alexander Bay, Cape Arid, Dunn Bay, Rossiter Bay, Lucky Bay, Thistle Cove, Hellfire Bay, and Cape Le Grand.
The Capricorn Crossing was the first vehicle crossing of Australia following the Tropic of Capricorn. The Channel 7 documentary was shown nationally several times.
Cars of the Great Central Road
A different perspective of the journey from Yulara to Laverton along the Great Central Road - and one that may be disappearing.
Into Cave Hill via the difficult Victoria Rock Road and then north to historic Burra Rock.
A tour of the central Wheatbelt out to Narembeen and back home through Merredin, Bruce Rock, Kwolyin, Cunderdin, Meckering and Toodyay.
Clearing a number of fallen trees that had completely blocked the Holland Track at Emu Rock.
A 145 kilometre run from Wedge to Cliff Head along the beach.
Karijini has massive mountains, escarpments, gorges, and stony, tree-lined watercourses. It is a world class national park.
A combination of the Dally Track (Victoria Rock to Yerdanie Rock - 37km) and a 36 km section of the Hunt Track from Yerdanie Well to Gnarlbine Well.
An icon of Outback Australia, these precariously balanced rocks are evidence of millions of years of erosion by wind and water.
From Dowerin to Wongan Hills, Lake Ninan and Kalguddering, returning via Goomalling.
Down South Tour - Upper Blackwood River to Yeagarup
Upper Blackwood River to Winnejup. To Yeagarup dunes, Warren Beach and up Callcup Hill. Return to Perth via Gnomesville and Wellington Dam.
Drive the Coast - WA/SA Border to Twilight Cove
WA/SA Border to Twilight Cove along the beach as part of the Drive the Coast Project.
This amazing water source was first recorded by David Carnegie on his expedition of exploration from Coolgardie to Halls Creek.
Esperance to Eyre Highway via Balladonia Track
Esperance to the Eyre Highway along the Balladonia Track via Mt Ragged, Balbinya and Booanya Rock.
A tour of numerous explorers’ wells in the eastern wheatbelt/goldfields to ascertain their condition.
This track is quite benign when dry but it could easily present some challenges after a bit of rain.
A weekend 4WD trip with plenty of challenging, tight, overgrown tracks and spectacular scenery in some of the prettiest parts of Western Australia.
Fish for bream in the lower reaches of the river (Warner Glen, Alexandra Bridge) and then try for trout upriver (Darradup, Jalbarragup, Nannup, Wrights Bridge).
Fitzgerald River National Park
From Gordon Inlet to St Mary River Beach in the Fitzgerald River National Park. Then to Quoin Head before finishing at Hamersley Inlet.
The Frankland River Circuit is one of the best short drives in Western Australia, packed with quality highlights, amazing views, beautiful sights, peaceful walks and fabulous forests within sight of the Southern Ocean and close to Walpole.
Barradale to Cobra Station then Mt Augustus. South through Gascoyne Junction to Mullewa via the Carnarvon-Mullewa Road
A Road Trip along the iconic, 660 km Gibb River Road, visiting gorges, waterfalls and an abundance of interesting sites.
Gibb River Road to the Australian Safari
Perth to Kununurra, via the Gibb River Road, for the first Australian Safari to be held in Western Australia.
Follow Hunts Track from Gnarlbine, past Yerdanie Rock, Karalee, Morlining, Burracoppin and Yellowdine to Merredin.
Gold Mines, Salt Lakes and Rockholes
Tour of the Eastern Goldfields visiting operating goldmines, abandoned stations, spectacular salt lakes and historically important rockholes.
Following the 1898 track of Government Geologist Stephen Goczel from Goongarrie to Cue via Lake Carey, Murrin Murrin and Sandstone.
Googs Track crosses more than 300 sand dunes as it traverses 200 kilometres from near Ceduna to the Transcontinental Railway Line access track at Malbooma.
A tour of amazing granite outcrops that extend 800 km from the south-west tip of Australia, north-east to the Great Victoria Desert.
Amazing Granite Skywalk at Castle Rock in the Porongurups.
From Alice Springs in the Northern Territory through the desert to Perth, Western Australia via the Great Central Road.
Great Western Woodlands (North)
A five day Road Trip through the northern Great Western Woodlands and return via the Mount Palmer Track and the Wheatbelt.
A 3.5 day tour through the Great Western Woodlands in the Lake King-Lake Hope-Sunday Soak-Victoria Rock-Woolgangie area.
This five kilometre track the traverses the spine of Groper Bluff, a 50 metre high, one km long headland that separates Wray Bay and Cheyne Bay. A good day out.
A trip along the accessible length of the historic Gus Luck Track from Goongarries to Yellowdine.
A three day Trip to find the lost parts of the historic Gus Luck Track that was put through from Southern Cross to Goongarrie in 1893.
A successful run along the Gus Luck Track finding artefacts that confirmed the location of a long-disused section of the Gus Luck Track.
Gus Luck 2025 - More of the Track Opened
A 4WD trip along the Gus Luck Track starting from Duladgin with the focus on sorting out the tracks around Wangine Soak and Lake.
35 day adventure from Perth to Coral Bay, Karijini, Broome, Gibb River Road, Kakadu, Darwin, Katherine, Alice Springs, Uluru, Coober Pedy, Ceduna to Perth.
Driving on Hamersley Dunes and Hamersley Beach in the Fitzgerald River National Park. Return to Perth through the Great Southern and Wheatbelt.
A 1200 kilometre, four day round trip to the Holland Track, Cave Hill, Burra Rock and Mount Palmer in the Great Western Woodlands.
Holland Track - from Dragon Rocks
A three day 4WD trip along the full length of the 4WD section of the iconic Holland Track, with a quick visit to Hunt Track.
Confirm the location of Koorkoordine Well, find Hunt’s Boorabbin Well, find a secondary well/soak at Boorabbin, visit Yerdanie Well, confirm a section of the Hunt Track from the east of Gnarlbine Rock to the west, and find a lost soak on the west side of Gnarlbine.
From Ullaring along the Hunt Range Track to Bungalbin (Helena and Aurora Ranges). To Mount Jackson and return to Perth through Mukinbudin.
Hunt Track - Gnarlbine to Yerdanie
A trip along the re-opened Hunt Track. Confirming that a long camper trailer can be taken along the track from Gnarlbine to Yerdanie.
A quicker, safer, more comfortable and less stressful way to get to Norseman that also saves about 100 kilometres.
From the Great Victoria Desert to Laverton, Windarra, Mt Morgans, Lenora, Leinster, Lawlers, Kookynie, Menzies, and Goongarrie.
Journey to the Centre of Western Australia
The first expedition to determine and mark the exact position of the Centre of Western Australia, on the ground.
Katherine into Kakadu. Climbing and swimming at Gunlom Falls. Crocodiles and birdlife at Yellow Water. Jabiru and Ubirr rock art.
Kalgoorlie Karijini Kennedys Kalbarri
A 10 day, 3500 kilometre Road Trip to Kalgoorlie, Karijini National Park, Kennedy Range, and Kalbarri National Park.
The Park encompasses distinct landscapes and habitats in its 5600 square kilometres. It is larger than 40 of the world's sovereign countries.
Lake Boonderoo, 280 kilometres east of Kalgoorlie, has filled only twice since settlement - 1975 and 1995. Drought breaking rains in 2024 drew us to investigate it. What we found was amazing.
From the Lake Douglas huge freecamp just outside Kalgoorlie to Gnarlbine, along Hunt Track to Yerdanie, Boorabbin, Karalee and Kodjerning to Moorine Rock.
From Peak Charles along the Lake Sharpe Track and then the Lake Hope Track to Corrigin.
Lennard Track is a 12 km drive through Wellington National Park from where River Road crosses the Collie River to the top of Mount Lennard.
A Day Trip from Ledge Point to Wedge Island characterised by soft sand, washed out beaches and continual bogging.
This former pastoral station track is now part of the Karara Rangelands Park. In season it is a riot of wildflowers.
A visiti to a remote remnant of an extraterrestrial impact, named after a famous planetary geologist. It wiped out all life for about 500 kilometres in all directions.
Mataranka would have to be one of the most naturally indulgent, slighty decadent spots in Australia's Outback.
The Mid West Tour visited Jingemia Cave, Mingenew, Yuin Station, Poondarrie, Greenough River, Jingemarra, Dalgaranga Crater, Jokers Tunnel, Rothsay, Forrest Lookout, Camel Soak, Billiburning, Tampu Well, Beagleys Breakaway, Datjoin Well, Namelcatchem and Nanning Wells.
A springtime tour through Dandaragan, Geraldton, Chapman Valley, Northampton, Kalbarri, Yuna, Mullewa, Coalseam, Three Springs and Moora.
A flying visit to Millstream Chichester NP, one of the jewels in the crown of Western Australia's extensive natural beauty.
Roes Lookout, Mindebooka, Ardath, Shackleton, Kwolyin, Mount Stirling, and Youndegin.
Mining History of the Eastern Goldfields Tour
A 10 day mining history tour through the Eastern Goldfields noting the nickel boom of the 60s and 70s, and gold for more than 100 years.
Return from Mitchell Plateau to Perth via Willare, Python Pool, Millstream National Park and Minilya.
Mount Augustus and a Tour of the Murchison
A four day, four night tour of the Murchison with a visit to Mount Augustus, the world's largest monocline, as the highlight.
Mount Augustus - Climb Up, Drive Around, Fly Over
A thorough investigation of Mount Augustus - what is supposedly the world's largest rock. However, various definitions obfuscate that claim.
After prolonged rain the Mt Palmer Track is a challenge. Seemingly never-ending series of long stretches of water, bogholes and slippery, muddy dirt track. And then a lake.
At Murchison House Station, a working pastoral enterprise raising goats. Remote coastal tracks, station tracks, Hidden Valley, riverside camps.
Murchison River - First Source Expedition
A solo trip to Doolgunna Station and the Robinson Range, north of Meekatharra, to scope out the source of the Murchison River.
Murchison River - Second Source Expedition
A Road Trip to locate the source of the Murchison River and to ascertain its correct length, with a view to possibly proving it to be Western Australia’s longest river.
Murchison River - Third Source Expedition
The aim of this trip was to confirm the source of the Murchison River, after two previous inconclusive expeditions.
GPX files, waypoints, distances, and intermediate distances for the Gus Luck Track.
Ninghan Station 'Where the Ouback Begins' is 380 kilometres north-east of Perth, at the northern end of Lake Moore in the Shire of Yalgoo.
A 12 day Road Trip to the Kimberley along the Gibb River Road and then to the Mitchell Falls, returning via Millstream.
The Old North Road Stock Route extended between Geraldton and what is now Star Swamp Reserve in North Beach.
A 10-day trip from Perth to some of spectacular riverine gorges at Nullagine and Karijini.
A magnificent beach where the Pallinup River meets the Southern Ocean.
Pemberton to Yeagarup Dunes, Warren and Meerup rivers, Callcup Hill. Then Treetop Walk, Ancient Empire, Broke Inlet, Callcup Track, Meerup Beach, Summertime Track.
Through the forest to the Yeagarup Dunes and a visit to Black Point, Warren Beach and Callcup Hill.
These little known hills are rarely visited by anyone other than locals. Many interesting shaped rocks and a relatively easy climb to the top of the hill.
Swimming, snorkelling and fishing at Port Gregory. Four wheel driving in Port Gregory and Horrocks dunes.
Port Gregory to Kalbarri along the beach and avoiding private property.
Queen Victoria Spring-Lake Minigwal
Into the desert via Balladonia-Zanthus Track, and Cundeelee. Queen Victoria Spring,, Streich Mound, Nippon Highway, PNC Baseline to Lake Minigwal.
Rawlinna-Balladonia Track
Perth to Norseman, Ceduna. Googs Track to the Trans Australian Railway. To Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta, Alice Springs and the Finke Desert Race. To Glen Helen, Mereenie Loop, Kings Canyon, Yulara/Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Tjukaruru Road and Great Central Road to Laverton, Kalgoorlie and Perth.
Bremer Bay to Esperance along the beach. Balladonia Track. Dunn Track to Peak Charles. Lake Sharp Track then Lake Hope Track. Finish at Corrigin.
Rescuing Pioneer Wells in the Yilgarn
Refurbishment of Moorine Rock Well and Kodjerning Well. Reposition the sign at Burracoppin Well.
Skull Springs to Carawine Gorge via Running Waters
East out of Nullagine on the Skull Springs Road. .Running Waters is one of a number of great swimming holes on the Oakover River.
Snatch Recovery of a Road Train
Two 4WDs snatch out a loaded road train from the mud on the Trans Australia Railway access road. Video evidence.
Some Beaches Around Bremer Bay
Two days of great 4WDriving on interesting tracks, fantastic beaches and huge dunes around Bremer Bay.
Southern Forest Road Trip – 10 days of Forests, Beaches and Back Roads
Southern Forest Road Trip - North Dandalup to Walpole
Through the southern forest to Walpole. Three days of exploring Tingle Drive, Parry Beach, Boat Harbour and Quarrum Beaches.
Southern Forest Road Trip - North Dandalup to Albany
Through jarrah and karri forests from North Dandalup Dam to Mt Frankland, Walpole, Denmark, West Cape Howe National Park and Albany.
Southern Forest Road Trip - Jarrahdale to South Coast
From Jarrahdale to Dwellingup to Mumballup via Northern Jarrah Forest. From Winnejup to Shannon, Mt Frankland and Shelley Beach. Return via Walpole, Lake Muir and Dryandra.
Southern Forest Road Trip - Nanga to Shannon
Southern Forest Road Trip from Nanga to Eulin Crossing on the Blackwood River, Jayes, Tonebridge, Lake Muir to Shannon.
A five day/four night Road Trip to Western Australia’s spectacular south coast over the 2021 Australia Day long weekend.
A Road Trip along Hyden Norseman Road and Eyre Highway to Lake Gairdner in remote South Australia for the annual Speed Week event.
Along Hunt Track to the 'Furthest East' point of exploration by surveyor C.C. Hunt - in the Spinifex Range, 140 kilometres east of Kalgoorlie.
A 4WD Tour of the Stirling Range National Park with a climb of Bluff Knoll, the highest peak in southern Western Australia.
From Widgiemooltha to Norseman along the historic Telegraph Track. To Balladonia along the Old Coach Rd. Return via Hyden Norseman Road.
The 'Back Way' into Mt Augustus
The Ashburton Down-Meekatharra Road and then the Pingandy-Dooley Downs Road gives access to Mt Augustus from the north and east.
The inaugural Bash travelled through the Murchison and north-east goldfields to finish at Kalgoorlie. Team Dingaroo was the highest fundraiser. The 'Bash' has flourished since this inaugural 'drive through the bush with mates' and raises millions of dollars for the children's charity.
A 10 day, 3200 kilometre adventure to Dunn Track, Great Victoria Desert, Goldfields, Gus Luck Track, and Mt Palmer Track.
Kalgoorlie to Forrest Airport along the Trans Railway Access Track, through Cardunia Rocks, Zanthus, Rawlinna and Nurina PoW Camp.
Warramurrup Track and Reef Beach
The views, wild ocean, expanses of intense white sand, sense of remoteness, constant wind, interesting birdlife, and pristine atmosphere provide a magnificent experience. The privilegeto be able to access such a raw assault on the senses in a beautiful setting is humbling and pleasing. Or you could just go fishing.
The Waterbirds Signs on North West Coastal Highway
Observant travellers on North West Coastal Hwy would have noticed the Waterbirds caution signs 19 km north of Galena Bridge. Why are they there?
Investigate pioneer wells, machinery and reservoirs associated with the pipeline, and the historic wooden section of the pipeline.
Explore some previously untravelled beaches on the south coast between Cape Riche and Bremer Bay.
East along the Trans Access Rd, south on the Rawlinna-Balladonia Track, Eyre Hwy to Norseman, then Hunt Track to Woolgangie.
The Wheatbelt Wildflower Tour around Mukinbudin was late in the wildflower season, however, heavy rains in July prolonged the flowering.
Wooramel River Retreat to Gascoyne Junction, Kennedy Ranges, North West Coastal Highway, Gt Northern Hwy, Willare, Derby and Windjana.
Western Australia has the best 4WD beaches in the world, many with easy access. Whiter than white, golden yellow, exciting pristine beaches. Difficult access keeps many beaches remote, rare and virtually unvisited.
The existence of the World’s Largest Tombstone is debatable. According to explorer Robert Austin's journal it is near current day Goomalling.
Yenyenning-Bendering-The Humps
Camp at Yenyenning Lakes then travel to Mulkas Cave via Corrigin and Bendering. North to Roes Dam, Mount Walker and west to Narembeen.
Yerdanie to Gnarlbine
A 42 kilometre stretch of Hunt Track that was refurbished 2018/2019 and now now is part of the 4WD Track to Kalgoorlie.
Some very brief info of 12 unpublished Road Trips.