Road Trip COUNTRY Esperance & the Fitzgerald Coast Embark on a journey to Esperance’s pristine paradise. Explore rugged National Parks, white-sand beaches, and crystal-clear waters. Along the Road to Esperance visit the Wheatbelt’s quirky attractions like Wave Rock, Fitzgerald River National Park, Hellfire Bay, and Lucky Bay, voted World’s Best Beach in 2023. Don’t forget the breathtaking Great Ocean Drive, a 38-kilometre loop showcasing Australia’s stunning coastal beauty. The Gascoyne Murchison Indicate right, turn off the highway and hit the roads less travelled. Journey along ribbons of road through miles of rich, red earth. Discover abandoned gold towns, immerse yourself in ancient culture, meet authentic outback characters and form connections you’ll never forget. Get lost in infinite night skies, and wake to sunrises that will take your breath away. Kalgoorlie & the Goldfields Explore the captivating history of Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields in the Australian outback. The Golden Quest Discovery Trail showcases charming outback pubs and breathtaking landscapes. Discover more gold rush towns on the Norseman Heritage Trail nestled in the Great Western Woodlands, where history meets vibrant spring wildflowers, offering picnics and scenic walks. The Wheatbelt Wind your way across scenic countrysides on a Wheatbelt Road Trip, tasting farm-fresh fare, hiking granite outcrops and exploring Aboriginal culture. Witness bright canola fields and colourful spring wildflowers by day, while camping under a canopy of stars at night. Discover art on the Public Silo Art Trail traverse the Wheatbelt Way explore Pathways to Wave Rock and trace the Golden Pipeline’s engineering feats. Roll down the window and feel the fresh country air on your face as you cruise through the expansive Golden Outback. Witness the captivating landscapes and iconic attractions on a network of Epic Road Trip itineraries, designed to get you out and exploring the unique beauty of this remarkable region. Get inspired with our Insta feed @australiasgoldenoutback Use our hashtag #goldenoutback Find everything you need to know about what there is to see and do @AustraliasGoldenOutback Plan your trip to Australia’s Golden Outback. Go to: australiasgoldenoutback.com or scan the QR code. amundatharrdamundatharrd amundatharrd KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL tidy town Sustainable community 2023 WINNER N S Granite Outcrops • Walk trails • Bushland Wildflowers Museums • Drive In Caravan Parks • Free Camping Country Accommodation • RV Friendly www.wheatbeltway.com.au Pathways to Wave Rock WHICH PATH WILL YOU TAKE? BEVERLEY - CORRIGIN - BRUCE ROCK - NAREMBEEN KONDININ - KULIN - LAKE GRACE - QUAIRADING Explore the wonders of the Wheatbelt with its vast landscapes, vibrant wildflowers and world famous rock formations. Follow us on Facebook @PathwaystoWaveRock or email marketing@pathwaystowaverock.com.au for further information. SELF DRIVES CENTRAL WHEATBELT FOR YOUR FREE MAP & GUIDES CALL 1300 736 283 (WA ONLY) OR (08) 9041 1666 through the MERREDIN WA 6415 wheatbelttourism.com CENTRAL TTBELWHEA VISI TO R CENTRE PIONEERS’ PaThWaY Duration: 2 to 5 days Distance: 292km One way Perth via Toodyay to Merredin Road Conditions: Sealed road with some unsealed access sections into nature reserves. Traverse the Wheatbelt following the wellworn trail many prospectors once took on their way to the Yilgarn and Kalgoorlie This scenic journey wanders past expansive Wheatbelt farmland and through the small towns of Toodyay, Goomalling, Dowerin, Wyalkatchem, Nungarin, and Merredin providing a classic experience of Western Australia’s Wheatbelt heartland. This trip is an alternative to the Great Eastern Highway direct route, adding only 44km to the journey. It offers the remarkable view of wildflowers during the season, invigorating leg-stretching nature walks, and numerous buildings and museums reflecting the historical significance of the region. pioneerspathway.com.au storytowns.com.au SOUTHERN CROSS COOLGARDIE MERREDIN NORTHA TAMMIN CUNDERDIN MECKERING KELLERBERRIN WESTONIA M KALGOORLIE-BOULDE PERT HYDEN LAKE GRACE KONDININ KULIN BRUCE ROCK NAREMBEEN WAVE ROCK NORTHAM DOWERIN TCHEMKAALWY YNINGTRA NUNGARIN MERREDIN GOOMALLING TOODYAY GOLDEN IPELINEP hERITaGE RaILT Duration: 2 to 4 days Distance: 650km One way Perth to Kalgoorlie Road Conditions: Sealed roads with short C.Y. O’Connor’s water pipeline was constructed over 100 years ago. See the 1968 earthquake memorial sites at Meckering and Cunderdin’s No.3 Pump Station Museum. Near Tammin visit Charles Gardner Nature Reserve and Hunt’s Well. See the view from Kellerberrin Hill lookout. South of Merredin visit Totadgin Conservation Park and another of Hunt’s Wells, and Merredin Peak and Railway Dam. Two museums at Merredin showcase military and railway history. The site of the No.1 Rabbit Proof Fence is 5km east of Burracoppin. Visit Westonia and the Hood-Penn Museum. See Southern Cross’s Yilgarn History Museum and 50km east Karalee Rock and Dam. The Great Western Woodlands follows the Great Eastern Highway to Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie. goldenpipeline.com.au Don’t Arm yourself against fatigue. Regularly get 7.5 hours sleep a night. On long drives take a break every two hours and swap drivers if you can. Make every journey safe. wa.gov.au/rsc Wooleen Station, Murchison WA Ph: +61 8 9963 7973 E: info@wooleen.com.au wooleen.com.au Cafe & Art Gallery Dingo encounters | Guided tours Mountain bikes | Walk trails | Wildlife & birdlife Wooleen Station is one of the finest working cattle stations in the heart of outback Western Australia, situated on the Murchison River and covering over a quarter of a million acres of picturesque rangelands. Focused on rehabilitating our natural environment and promoting sustainable food production, you are guaranteed an educational and enlightening holiday. Offering various forms of accommodation including camping, self-contained guesthouses, and hosted Homestead rooms. Relax and unwind while soaking up the hospitality and comforts of this award-winning station stay. VISITOR CENTRES Esperance & the Fitzgerald Coast Esperance Visitor Centre 1300 664 455 Hopetoun CRC (08) 9838 3062 Norseman Visitor Centre (08) 9039 0040 Ravensthorpe Visitor Centre (08) 9838 1191 The Gascoyne Murchison Cue District Visitor Centre (08) 9963 1198 Gascoyne Junction Tourist Centre (08) 9943 0988 Meekatharra CRC (08) 9980 1811 Mt Magnet Visitor Centre (08) 9963 4172 Kalgoorlie & the Goldfields Coolgardie Visitor Centre (08) 9026 6090 Great Beyond Visitor Centre (08) 9031 1361 Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre (08) 9021 1966 Leonora Visitor Centre (08) 9037 7016 Menzies Visitor Centre (08) 9024 2702 The Wheatbelt Beverley Visitor Centre (08) 9646 1555 Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre 1300 736 283 Dalwallinu Visitor Centre (08) 9661 1805 Hyden CRC (08) 9880 5088 Koorda CRC (08) 9684 1081 Kulin Visitor Centre (08) 9880 1204 Lake Grace Visitor Centre (08) 9865 2140 Moora CRC (08) 9653 1053 Narrogin and Dryandra Visitor Centre (08) 9881 2064 Quairading CRC (08) 9645 0096 Wagin Tourist Information Centre (08) 9861 1232 Wave Rock Tourist Information Centre (08) 9880 5022 Wongan Hills Visitor Centre (08) 9671 1973 Looking for expert advice on the best things to see and do in Australia’s Golden Outback? The region’s visitor centres are great resources for maps, accommodation, tour bookings and local knowledge. ACCOMMODATION ATTRACTIONS TOURS EAT & DRINK ACCOMMODATION MAP REF PHONE Acclaim Gateway Tourist Park Norseman S23 08 9039 1500 Acclaim Pine Grove Holiday Park W23 08 9071 4100 Acclaim Prospector Holiday Park P23 08 9021 2524 Alexander Drive B&B W23 0418 938 350 Allora House Kalgoorlie P23 1300 858 891 Bayview Motel W23 08 9071 1533 Chuckem Farmstay U15 08 9881 1188 Comfort Inn Bay of Isles W23 08 9071 9000 Driftwood Apartments W23 08 9071 6677 Dunns Eco Park W23 08 9373 7100 Esperance Central Accommodation W23 0427 224 287 Esperance Chalet Village W23 08 9071 1861 Esperance Island View Apartments W23 08 9072 0044 Heyscape Tiny Cabins U15 & W23 Hospitality Esperance, SureStay Collection by Best Western W23 08 9425 5544 Hospitality Kalgoorlie, SureStay Collection by Best Western P23 08 9425 5544 Ilkurlka Roadhouse K33 08 9037 1147 Ironbark Farm Stay R14 0427 170 629 JJ's Holiday Cottages W23 0402 459 915 Junction Pub & Tourist Park D10 08 9943 0868 Kalgoorlie Hotel P23 08 9021 3046 Karijini Eco Retreat KARIJINI NP 08 9286 1731 Koorda Hotel P16 08 9684 1226 Laverton Motel K25 08 9031 1130 Leonora Caravan Park L22 08 9037 6568 Leonora Lodge L22 08 9037 7053 Leonora Motor Inn L22 08 9037 6444 Lindum Farm N13 0400 927 800 Mary's Farm Cottages U16 08 9864 6054 Mather Farm R15 0419 577 873 Melangata Station Stay J14 08 9963 7777 Merredin Motel & Gumtree Restaurant R16 08 9041 1886 Merredin Tourist Park R16 08 9041 1535 Mt Augustus Outback Tourist Park B13 08 9943 0527 Be our guest for your next Esperance adventure RAC members enjoy exclusive rates RAC Parks & Resorts R19462 luckybaybrewing.com.au 63 Bandy Creek Road, Ph: 0429 777 714 Experience the real taste of Esperance. Esperance, west australia SCENIC FLIGHTS BEACH LANDINGS 0428 721 776 esperance@helispirit com au The ideal place to base yourself with historic and natural sites close by. Conveniently located adjacent to the Visitor Centre Self-contained modern cabins Caravan and camping sites Dedicated disabled amenity with wheelchair access. Camp kitchen & Dump point Dogs on leads welcome. For after hours bookings, please either book online or call the after hours mobile: 0473 633 149 Menzies Caravan Park Shenton St, Menzies (entry via Brown St) | Ph: 08 9024 2702 The Great Beyond Visitor Centre: Explorers’ Hall of Fame Maps, Guidebooks, History books Barista Coffee, Souvenirs and Gifts Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 4.30pm Sat - Sun 9am - 1pm Augusta St, Laverton WA 6440 T: (08) 9031 1361 www.laverton.wa.gov.au www.leonora.wa.gov.au The Shire of Leonora Explore 9037 7016 Cnr Tower & Trump St Mon-Friday 9am-4pm Leonora Heritage Trail Agnew & Darlot Loop Trails Gwalia Ghost Town Golden Quest Discovery Trail Beverley Caravan Park www.beverleycaravanpark.com 22 Council Road, Beverley (08) 9646 1200 Well appointed, affordable air conditioned motel rooms with locally renowned on-site restaurant “Katherine Station” plus cocktail bar, room service and outdoor swimming pool with BBQ facilities. HOSPITALITY KALGOORLIE 560 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie | T: (08) 9021 2888 E: kalgoorlie@hospitalityinns.com.au W: www.hospitalityinnkalgoorlie.com.au Enjoy Esperance and surrounds whilst our friendly team take care of you. Quality assured, great value accommodation and superior service ensuring an effortless stay and a reliable hotel experience. HOSPITALITY ESPERANCE 44 The Esplanade, Esperance T: (08) 9071 1999 E: esperance@hospitalityinns.com.au W: www.hospitalityinnesperance.com.au 51 Forrest St, Kalgoorlie Ph: 08 9088 0000 railwaymotel.com.au Quality Inn Railway Motel Kalgoorlie Opposite the train station 5 minute walk to Hannan Street Motel rooms & Self-contained apartments Fully licensed Carriages Restaurant Updates and information at esperancecoastalsafety.com.au STAY OFF SLIPPERY BLACK ROCKS Clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation in Esperance conveniently located in the centre of town. Bayview Motel is just 10 minute walk from the local restaurants, shops and cinemas AND just 2 minute walk from Australia’s most beautiful beaches. Our aim is your complete enjoyment. Our well-appointed motel rooms have all the comforts you would need away from home. Our commitment to you, our guest, is paramount for each and every one of us here. 31 DEMPSTER STREET, ESPERANCE WA 6450 (08) 9071 1533 reception@bayviewmotel.com.au • bayviewmotel.com.au Woody Island Eco Tours will get you untamed and iconic Woody Return ferry ride, guided bush walk, accommodation options. We operate from 23 September 2022 to running everyday depending Accommodation available throughout www.woodyisland.com.au ph: 0484 327 580 Booking Office: 32 The Esplanade, Esperance Woody Island Eco Tours will get you over & onto the unique, untamed and iconic Woody Island. Return ferry ride, guided bush walk, morning tea & a range accommodation options. We operate from 23 September 2022 to 6 June 2023 with day running everyday depending on numbers. Accommodation available throughout the season to suit all. Departing Daily: www.woodyisland.com.au | ph: 0484 327 580 Booking Office: 32 The Esplanade, Esperance WA | Getting you over and onto the unique, untamed and iconic Woody Island. • Return ferry ride • Guided bush walk • Morning tea • Range of accommodation options to suit all. Operates 30 October 2023 www.woodyisland.com.au | ph: 0484 327 580 Booking Office: 32 The Esplanade, Esperance WA www.woodyisland.com.au ph: 0484 327 580 Booking Office: 32 The Esplanade, Esperance WA Woody Island Eco Tours will get you over & onto the unique, Return ferry ride, guided bush walk, morning tea & a range of We operate from 23 September 2022 to 6 June 2023 with day tours Accommodation available throughout the season to suit all. www.woodyisland.com.au | ph: 0484 327 580 Booking Office: 32 The Esplanade, Esperance WA Dabungool explores the Aboriginal history of Kepa Kurl (Esperance) on Western Australia’s south coast. Owner, Annie Dabb first started sharing her Nyungah culture in 2020, leading walks on country around the ancestral lands of her grandfather, Dabungool, after whom she has named the business. 0455 031 797 dabungool.com.au A family run tourism business Tours subject to minimum Woody Island is a Nature coast of Esperance. Come For more info & bookings visit www.woodyisland.com.au Tel 0484 Follow us on Facebook or Instagram Tour departs Esperance 9am Our island is ideally situated Our available facilities and out to relax and spend Black Jack Charters Fish or dive in the unspoilt Recherche Archipelago off the Esperance coast. Have a great day out on or under the water with your mates or family. Please see our website for more details. For bookings or more information Skipper Tel: 0429 106 960 Web: www.blackjackcharters.com.au Blackjack Fish or dive in the unspoilt Recherche Archipelago off the Esperance coast. Have a great day out on or under the water with your mates or family. Blackjack Charters 0429 106 960 blackjackcharters.com.au Black Jack Charters 544 Fisheries Road Myrup Bookings: 0407 257 255 Open 9 am-3pm Sat, Sun & Mon www.yirrigrove.com RESTAURANT & FARM SHOP Olive tastings Breakfast Coffee & cake Lunch RESTAURANT & FARM SHOP Olive tastings Breakfast Coffee & cake Lunch Open 9am-3pm Sat, Sun & Mon 544I Fisheries Road, Myrup Bookings: 0407 257 255 www.yirrigrove.com Discover the magic of Wiluna & the Western Desert & the start of the Canning Stock RoutE 28 Scotia St, Wiluna WA 6646 Canning-Gunbarrel Discovery Centre Get a warm welcome and complimentary hot drink at the CanningGunbarrel Discovery Centre, a true celebration of the area’s remarkable history. T: (08) 9981 8009 Tjukurba Art Gallery Authentic Aboriginal artworks by Martu artists available for purchase. T: (08) 9981 8080 E: reception@wiluna.wa.gov.au tjukurbagallery.com.au THE OLD CONVENT DALWALLINU Accommodation / Meals 08 9661 1551 theoldconventdalwallinu.com.au ACCOMMODATION MAP REF PHONE Nulla Nulla Farm Retreat Q19 08 9049 8010 One Gate Farm V14 0439 911 569 Orleans Bay Caravan Park W23 08 9075 0033 Quality Inn Railway Motel P23 08 9088 0000 Queen of the Murchison Guesthouse and Café I15 08 9963 1625 Quobba Station C7 08 9948 5098 RAC Parks & Resorts Esperance W23 08 9071 1251 Rydges Kalgoorlie P23 08 9080 0800 Summerstar Esperance Bay Holiday Park W23 08 9071 2237 The Mains Guest House T16 0427 772 323 The Old Convent Dalwallinu O13 08 9661 1551 The Plaza Hotel P23 08 9080 5900 The View on Hannans P23 08 9091 3333 Wave Rock Caravan Park & Resort S18 08 9880 5022 Wave Rock Hotel S18 0429 511 511 Wavecrest Bar & Bistro W20 08 9838 3400 Wooleen Station H12 08 9963 7973 ATTRACTIONS MAP REF PHONE Cindy Poole Glass Gallery W23 0427 714 059 Esperance Bird & Animal Park W23 08 9076 1067 Esperance Stonehenge W23 08 9075 9003 Hannans North Tourist Mine P23 08 9022 1664 Laverton Aboriginal Art Gallery K25 08 9031 1395 Mermaid Leather W23 08 9071 5248 Museum of the Goldfields P23 08 9021 8533 Natural Gold Nuggets & Jewellery P23 08 9021 5555 Wave Rock Wildlife Park S18 08 9880 5022 EAT & DRINK MAP REF PHONE Bread Local W23 0477 948 731 Downderry Wines U15 0427 814 903 Esperance Distillery Co W23 0475 843 205 Ilkurlka Roadhouse K33 08 9037 1147 Junction Pub & Tourist Park D10 08 9943 0868 Kalgoorlie Hotel P23 08 9021 3046 Koorda Hotel P16 08 9684 1226 EAT & DRINK MAP REF PHONE Lucky Bay Brewing W23 0429 777 714 Merredin Motel & Gumtree Restaurant R16 08 9041 1886 Queen of the Murchison Guesthouse and Café I15 08 9963 1625 Walkers Hill Vineyard U17 0447 651 418 Wavecrest Bar & Bistro W20 08 9838 3400 Yirri Grove W23 0407 257 255 SERVICES & HIRE MAP REF PHONE 4xploring Rentals PERTH 1800 4XPLORE Redsands Campers PERTH 1300 599 9011 TransWA PERTH 1300 662 205 TOURS MAP REF PHONE Australian Pinnacle Tours PERTH 08 6270 6060 Black Jack Charters W23 0429 106 960 Circle H Helicopters P23 0432 237 744 Dabungool Cultural Experiences W23 0455 031 797 Esperance Farm Experience W23 0438 935 996 Esperance Island Cruises W23 08 9071 5111 Fly Esperance W23 1800 951 251 Forest Explorers V13 0427 981 187 Goldfields Air Services P23 08 9093 2116 Great Southern Outback Tours and Accommodation Y16 0499 113 193 HeliSpirit W23 08 9168 1101 Instyle Adventures BROOME 08 9192 6039 Kalgoorlie Tours and Charters P23 08 9021 2211 Katter Kich Gallery and Tours S18 0477 771 548 Luxury Outback Tours PERTH 0429 385 642 Midwest Adventure Tours J15 0401 289 936 New Leaf Connect M10 0474 922 552 Thunderstruck Goldfields Trike Tours P23 0409 724 333 Tour Esperance W23 1800 951 251 Untamed Escapes PERTH 1800 816 858 WA NT Tours PERTH 08 9331 3933 Woody Island Eco Tours W23 0484 327 580 Wooramulla Eco Cultural Journeys C7 0477 126 983 Caravan Park Hotels, Motel, Tavern & Cafe Yilgarn History Museum Aquatic Facility - free entry Dog Park Wimmera Hill Lookout Constellation Park Playground & Skate Park Rotary Park Historic Townsite Trail self guided • Free Townsite Wi-Fi • Outdoor Gym facilities • Karalee Dam • Lake Koorkoordine • Hunts Soaks • Frog Rock Reserve • Mt Helena Aurora Ranges (Bungalbin) • Great Western Woodlands • Mt Palmer Townsite ruins • Strawberry Rock Reserve GET YOUR HANDS ON THE BEST 4WD MAGAZINE OUT THERE! 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Esperance is an absolute haven of natural wonders. You’ll find an abundance of white-sand beaches, rugged national parks and the clearest ocean water. Esperance is just over 700km from Perth and the drive there is one EPIC road trip! ROAD TO ESPERANCE PERTH Esperance Jerramungup Ravensthorpe Hyden Wave Rock Lake King Newdegate Pingrup Kukerin Lake Grace Wickepin Williams Narrogin • 7 days • Sealed roads Brookton Corrigin • 3 days • Sealed & unsealed roads THE HOLLAND WAY & THE JOHN HOLLAND TRACK Embark on a real Australian outback adventure following a pioneering route created by John Holland through rugged bushland and woodlands. Connecting Broomehill in the southern Wheatbelt to Coolgardie in the Goldfields, this is an adventurous and fun 4WD route. 4WDONLY Coolgardie Hyden Broomehill • 3 days • Sealed roads Ready to surf an inland wave? Then it’s time to hit the road and head to Wave Rock in beautiful Hyden. If you’re looking for a fun and action-packed itinerary to get you there from Perth, Pathways to Wave Rock is the one for you. PATHWAYS TO WAVE ROCK York PERTH Quairading Bruce Rock Narembeen Corrigin Kondinin Kulin Hyden Wave Rock Lake Grace • 3 days • Sealed roads WILDFLOWER WAY WA is home to thousands of species of wildflowers, some found nowhere else on earth. Spring is the perfect time to explore the blooms, so mark your calendar and set off on a beautiful, colourful drive through the stunning Northern Wheatbelt, finishing in the coastal town of Geraldton. For your return to Perth, follow the new Midlands Route. Both trails are signposted and feature interpretive panels. Geraldton Mullewa Moora Mingenew Morowa Perenjori Three Springs Dalwallinu Wubin • 4 days • Sealed roads WHEATBELT WAY Take a trip through the fascinating Northern Wheatbelt along the Wheatbelt Way! This is an area that boasts a rich and extensive history, charming and friendly people, and all located in a diverse and truly Australian landscape. Toodyay PERTH Northam Wyalkatchem Merredin Westonia Mukinbudin Bonnie Rock Beacon Bencubbin Koorda Trayning Dowerin • 5 days • Sealed roads SILO ART TRAIL Explore this colourful route through the Wheatbelt and Great Southern following the PUBLIC Silo Trail, which has been transformed by a string of massive grain silos into works of art. What better way to get off the beaten track and explore the Wheatbelt than following these larger than life murals? Hyden PERTH Northam Merredin Narembeen York Newdegate Katanning Albany Pingrup Hopetoun Ravensthorpe • 4 days • Sealed & unsealed roads Follow the Miners Pathway and explore the legacy of this remarkable period through the grand old buildings and the graveyards, the rusting machinery and the rich stories of those who lived in these whirlwind times. MINERS PATHWAY Mount Magnet Cue Meekatharra Sandstone Yalgoo Paynes Find • 9 days • Sealed & unsealed roads This epic, 9-day road trip takes you from Perth, north to the Gascoyne Murchison region of Western Australia. You’ll weave your way through gorgeous country towns, historical sites, station stays, carpets of wildflowers (in spring) and the world’s biggest rock, Mount Augustus. ROAD TO THE ROCK Mount Augustus Gascoyne Junction Meekatharra Murchison Cue Mount Magnet Paynes Find Mullewa PERTH Wubin Morowa Mingenew 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637 A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H I J J K K L L M M N N O O P P Q Q R R S S T T U U V V W W X X Y Y Z Z 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637 Duke of Orleans Bay Israelite Bay Wahroonga LyndonRd Lyndon-Minnie CreekRd Pimbee Rd Wooramel 79 10 50 162 47 32 213 Gibson Desert NR Neale Junction NR Yeo Lake NR Plumridge Lakes NR Great Victoria Desert NR Queen Victoria Spring NR De La Poer Range NR Collier Range NP Wanjarri NR Goongarrie NP Mount Manning Range NR Mount Manning - Helena & Aurora Ranges CP Dundas NR Goldfields Woodlands NP Boorabbin NP Jilbadji NR Frank Hann NP Peak Charles NP Karroun Hill NR AridCapeNP Nuytsland NR Mt Augustus NP Stokes NP LeCapeGrand NP Kennedy Range NP Fitzgerald River NP Karara Rangeland Park Yalgoo-Ninghan Rd 140 PERTH Bunbury Busselton Augusta Albany Geraldton Carnarvon SOUTH AUSTRALIA Esperance Norseman Kalgoorlie-Boulder Border Village Coolgardie Southern Cross Ravensthorpe Bremer Bay Hopetoun Lake King Newdegate Wagin Arthur River Williams Narrogin York Wickepin Kulin Kondinin Hyden Wave Rock Corrigin Narembeen Lake Grace Pingrup Bruce Rock Katanning Mount Barker Northam Dowerin Wyalkatchem Trayning Mukinbudin Merredin Westonia Bonnie Rock Bencubbin Koorda Wongan Hills Calingiri Toodyay Cunderdin Brookton Pingelly Moora Wubin Perenjori Morawa Mullewa Yalgoo Mount Magnet Paynes Find Mingenew Three Springs Gingin Sandstone Murchison Cue Meekatharra Gascoyne Junction Wiluna Leinster Leonora Menzies Laverton Balladonia Kambalda Madura Eucla Jerramungup Agnew Cocklebiddy Dumbleyung Nungarin Warburton Darkan Condingup Wandering Broomehill Caiguna Dalwallinu Kalannie Bullfinch Kellerberrin 49 To Newman 422km from Meekatharra SouthCoastHwy Eyre Hwy Great Esperance Coolgardie Eyre Hwy Hwy HollandTrack Hwy PaynesFind Rd Great Northern Hwy SandstoneRd MenziesGreat CentralRd Great CentralRd GunbarrelHwy Gunbarrel Hwy Carnarvon Rd Mullewa Carnarvon Rd Mullewa Rd Ullawarra Rd Meekatharra Carnarvon Geraldton - Mount Magnet Rd Sandstone CanningStockRoute WilunaNorthRd North West Coastal Hwy North Hwy Coastal West Great Northern Hwy Goldfields Hwy Goldfields Hwy Goldfields Hwy Goldfields Hwy Anne Beadell Hwy PERMITREQUIRED PERMITREQUIRED PERMIT REQUIRED PERMITREQUIRED Eastern BrandHwy Indian Ocean Dr Hwy Southern Great Hwy Albany Cue-DalgarangaRd Beringarra Cue Rd Byro-Woodleigh Rd Butchers Track KalliRd Ashburton DownsRd Meekatharra OUTBACK WAY OUTBACKWAY Menzies EvanstonRd Rd Meekatharra -Sandstone EyreHwy AnneBeadellHwy
Murchis Kalgrlie & the Goldfields Esperance & the Fitzgerald Coast Wheatbelt Sealed Road Unsealed Road 4WD Only Distance (km) National Park/ Nature Reserve Airport EV charging station Fuel Fuel 24/7 Visitor Information Accredited Visitor Centre 116 184 202 122 320 187 54 75 38 129 110 246 91 49 72 81 38 71 23 70 89 48 50 54 52 92 31 66 68 77 54 88 109 94 54 40 45 63 179 48 75 69 156 86 141 233 123 118 96 95 42 84 118 53 200 160 102 186 241 119 24 165 183 115 71 254 104 135 124 42 73 44 61 36 72 39 20 93 88 288 99 Hyden-NorsemanRd 297 Rd Pingandy 146 Cobra Creek Rd Dairy 320 66 19 Beacon 27 23 58 Rd MtClere 130 138 Mundrabilla Burakin 34 Tammin Quairading Varley Kukerin 50 Road Trips GASCOYNE MURCHISON — Road to the Rock — Kingsford Smith Mail Run — Wool Wagon Pathway — Miners Pathway THE WHEATBELT — Public Silo Trail — Eastern Wheatbelt Self-Drive Trail — Granite & Woodlands Discovery Trail — Wheatbelt Way — Wildflower Way — Pathways to Wave Rock — The Holland Way & The John Holland Track — Wineries, Woodlands & Wheatbelt Trail — Northern Wheatbelt Wonders — Pioneers’ Pathway — Farm to Fork Trail KALGOORLIE & THE GOLDFIELDS — Canning Stock Route — Golden Quest Discovery Trail — The Outback Way — Anne Beadell — Leonora Loop Trails — Gunbarrel Highway — Norseman Heritage Trail — Ocean to Outback Loop ESPERANCE & THE FITZGERALD COAST — Road to Esperance — Ravensthorpe Ranges — Great Ocean Drive — The Nullabor Get inspired at australiasgoldenoutback.com PERTH MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURES Gascoyne Murchison Monthly Av Temp (°C) Dec-Feb 37 Mar-May 29 Jun-Aug 20 Sep-Nov 29 The Wheatbelt Monthly Av Temp (°C) Dec-Feb 33° Mar-May 25° Jun-Aug 17° Sep-Nov 24° Kalgoorlie & the Goldfields Monthly Av Temp (°C) Dec-Feb 32° Mar-May 25° Jun-Aug 18° Sep-Nov 25° Esperance & the Fitzgerald Coast Monthly Av Temp (°C) Dec-Feb 25° Mar-May 23° Jun-Aug 17° Sep-Nov 21° Bayview Motel Comfort Inn Bay of Isles Esperance Chalet Village Esperance Island View Apartments Heyscape Tiny Cabins Hospitality Esperance, SureStay Collection by Best Western RAC Parks & Resorts Esperance Summerstar Esperance Bay Holiday Park Esperance Bird & Animal Park Esperance Distillery Co Lucky Bay Brewing Black Jack Charters Fly Esperance HeliSpirit Tour Esperance Heyscape Tiny Cabins Mary’s Farm Cottages Mather Farm The Old Convent Dalwallinu Wave Rock Caravan Park & Resort Wave Rock Hotel Wave Rock Wildlife Park Merredin Motel & Gumtree Restaurant Great Southern Outback Tours and Accommodation Luxury Outback Tours 4xploring Rentals Redsands Campers TransWA Hospitality Kalgoorlie, SureStay Collection by Best Western Quality Inn Railway Motel Rydges Kalgoorlie The Plaza Hotel The View on Hannans Kalgoorlie Hotel Hannans North Tourist Mine Circle H Helicopters Goldfields Air Services Kalgoorlie Tours and Charters Laverton Motel Laverton Aboriginal Art Gallery Karijini Eco Retreat 231km north-west of Newman Leonora Caravan Park Leonora Lodge Leonora Motor Inn Wooleen Station Queen of the Murchison Guesthouse and Café Wavecrest Bar & Bistro To Broome 1460km from Carnarvon Instyle Adventures Midwest Adventure Tours FITZGERALD BIOSPHERE COAST, WA WWW.FITZGERALDCOAST.COM.AU Starvation Bay Hamersley Inlet, Fitzgerald River National Park Mason Bay CAMPGROUNDS MUST BOOK ONLINE Hamersley Inlet Campground Sealed road access from Hopetoun. Located in the internationally acclaimed Fitzgerald River National Park. Camp fees apply. Sites are all unpowered. To find out more, visit www.fitzgeraldcoast.com.au Ph: (08) 9839 0000 visit@fitzgeraldcoast.com.au Starvation Bay & Mason Bay Campgrounds Unsealed roads accessible 2wd, located in beachside settings east of Hopetoun, family and pet friendly. Camp fees apply. stay Discover All Images: Dene Bingham Photographer RAVENSTHORPE, HOPETOUN, MUNGLINUP ADVENTUROUS SOUL PREMIUM GEAR FOR THE A247 Gear International Our mission is to provide the 4WD, Touring and Adventure Community with the best brands from around the world. www.a247.com.au A247012BrandAGO Holiday Planner AD.indd 2 24/01/2024 3:46:32 PM Visitor Centre & Mining & Pastoral Museum 22 Hepburn St (Great Northern Hwy), Mount Magnet T: (08) 9963 4172 E: visitor@mtmagnet.wa.gov.au W: mtmagnet.wa.gov.au MtMagnetVistorCentre Opening Hours May-Sep: Mon-Sun, 9am-4pm Oct-Apr: Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Mining and Pastoral Museum Be surprised! Entry through the Visitor Centre, explore three internal exhibition rooms and four sheds outside. Together, these display diverse collections of artifacts, relics and photographs which throw light on the resilience, improvisation and fortitude required to establish nation building industries and a strong community in an isolated and harsh environment. Entry fee supports voluntary work of the Mount Magnet Historical Society Inc. EXPLORE MOUNT MAGNET Mount Magnet Tourist Trail A popular 37km self-drive or cycle adventure through the gold mining area, passing Poverty Flats, the site of the first alluvial rush where gold was “dug up like potatoes” and famous Hill 50 Gold Mine. Includes Lookout on Warramboo Hill (Explorer Austin’s West Mount Magnet). Mother and Child grave and the Cemetery and Ghost Town on Lennonville. The spectacular breakaways and rock formations of the Granites, of significant importance to the Badimaya, is included in this drive or can be approached separately, north of town. Following the tracks of gold rush pioneers reveals unique riches of the Goldfields – from the famous Wave Rock, Lucky Bay and Kalgoorlie’s Super Pit, to the world’s largest outdoor art gallery, longest golf course and biggest collection of spring wildflowers. All set against a backdrop of the most dramatic desert landscapes. OCEAN TO OUTBACK LOOP Esperance Kalgoorlie-Boulder Ravensthorpe Hyden Wave Rock PERTH Lake Ballard • 7 days • Sealed roads Take a culinary adventure through the Southern Wheatbelt to Esperance. Meet with farmers and producers making waves in Western Australia’s food and dining scene in a paddock to plate road trip. FARM TO FORK TRAIL PERTH Pingelly • 6 days • Sealed roads Brookton Corrigin Narrogin Wagin Kondinin Hyden Wave Rock Dumbleyung Lake Grace Kukerin Newdegate Lake King Ravensthorpe HopetounEsperance Hema products are available at leading outdoor retailers or www.hemamaps.com Prepared to explore. HX-2 4x4 Explorer App WA Road & 4WD Track Atlas For more Epic Road Trips, head to australiasgoldenoutback.com/road-trips Take a journey through the towns and surrounding landscapes of Tammin, Kellerberrin, Bruce Rock, Merredin, Westonia and Southern Cross. Here you will find communities rich in heritage, nature reserves abundant in wildflowers and native flora and fauna, soaring granite outcrops and vast salt lakes. EASTERN WHEATBELT SELF-DRIVE TRAIL Southern Cross PERTH • 4 days • Sealed roads Bullfinch Westonia Merredin Kellerberrin Tammin Northam Bruce Rock • 6 days • Sealed & unsealed roads Unearth the riches of the Goldfield’s 120-year gold rush history — from the mind-blowing buzz of one of the largest open-cut gold mines on earth, to amazing ghost towns and the striking Antony Gormley Statues on Lake Ballard. GOLDEN QUEST DISCOVERY TRAIL Laverton Leonora Menzies KalgoorlieBoulder Coolgardie Kookynie Gwalia Gormley Sculptures • 4 days • Unsealed roads The Outback Way is one of Australia’s great odysseys. Known as ‘Australia’s Longest Shortcut’, the route runs from Laverton, Western Australia to Winton in Queensland. The Outback Way crosses central Australia and is fast becoming one of the must-see and must-do drive routes coast to coast. Permits required. THE OUTBACK WAY Laverton Uluru Alice Springs Winton • 15 days • 4WD track The Canning Stock Route is an internationally recognised ‘Iconic Journey of Australia’. The remote trail runs from Halls Creek in the Kimberley region of Western Australia to Wiluna in the Northern Goldfields. Stretching 1,850km, it is the longest historic stock route in the world and is perfect for experienced Outback 4WDers and we recommend travelling with another vehicle or in a convoy. Permits required. CANNING STOCK ROUTE Halls Creek Wiluna • 1-2 hours • Sealed roads Some call it the best stretch of coastline in Australia. Renowned for having some of the finest beaches in Australia and the clearest, crystalline waters; Esperance packs a coastal punch that’s hard to beat. This drive takes just an hour or two to complete and showcases some of the best beaches in Australia. GREAT OCEAN DRIVE Esperance Twilight Cove • 2 days • Sealed roads Driving across the Nullarbor is a bucket list experience and considered one of the world’s most epic road trips. Spanning from Norseman in WA to Ceduna in SA, it’s only when you’re on the road, that you’ll truly gain an appreciation of its vast and wide interior. THE NULLARBOR Norseman Esperance Balladonia Caiguna Cocklebiddy Madura Mundrabilla Eucla To Adelaide
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