It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. I spotted a natural, open area big enough to fit nine vehicles. For the next several hours we forced our way south along a rough, overgrown track characterisedby tight corners, steep, loose slopes, rocky creeks, slippery descents, washaways, ditches, and the occasional open patch were one could hit 30 kph. Lake King - Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre Brookton Highway looking east near Karlgarin Hill, 27km east of Kondinin, with the low ranges south of Kondinin in the distance. The 72-kilometre gravel road, built at a cost of just over $800,000, links the communities of Cascades and Lake King from the Esperance Shire boundary to the Lake King-Norseman Road, 40 kilometres east of Lake King. And then went off to the pub! Brookton Highway looking north, 60km south of Lake King. Before long the area within a 15 kilometre radius of the mines was cut out. Is the road from Hyden to Norseman sealed? Photo credit, Mundrabilla Roadhouse, a typical Nullarbor roadhouse. My maps say it isnt. Scott (Suzuki Jimmy) was in the lead and he drove the 300 metres across the salt lake, barely leaving wheel marks. "The road provides a shorter route option between Perth and Esperance and will enable farmers in the cascades area to deliver produce to Perth markets at a significant saving," Mr Charlton said. Then east to the Rabbit Proof Fence and then out to Hyden Norseman Road. This junction was a typical triangular junction which has recently been reconstructed to a safer T-junction layout. Not looking good. Are you a deadset writing legend? It was no accident that the telegraph track went right through here. Tony Nissan Navara ute hung up at Cave Hill mudhole. 52). We relied on the assistance from Scott in his TOYOTA, yes I know a Toyota! Last time i went to Lake King then to Ravensthorpe then Esperance, Norseman. At their peak, the timber companies employed 1500 men and supplied over 500,000 tonnes of firewood and mining timber each year. Brookton Highway looking west near Hill Street, Mount Nasura, 1.2km east of Albany Highway. RD sign westbound on Brookton Highway at Westdale. Explorer/surveyor C.C. This is a recent replacement of a black sign. A T & R J Sugg & Sons Pty Ltd - Lake King, WA 6356 - (08) 9874 4022 Dodgy AD sign facing southbound traffic on Bulyee-Quaraiding Road at the junction with Brookton Highway. Scott Suzuki Jimny Wagon two punctures (plugged). There is no 'END SR40' sign to denote the end of the route, nor an RD sign for eastbound traffic. Unusual warning sign northbound on Rabbit Proof Fence Road, emphasising the need to give way at the junction with Brookton Highway. We arrived at the planned overnight stop, Dordie Rocks, just on dusk. Storage King North Lakes. Photo credit. Signage facing southbound traffic on Brookton Highway, 5km north of Varley. You can see the old highway alignment continuing straight, with the unsealed Mills Road in the background. We left McDermid Rock and drove back to the Hyden Norseman Road. Police are preparing a report for the coroner. Lake King Norseman Rd - ExplorOz Brookton Highway looking north, 18km south of Lake King. After a group discussion I was presented with Hobsons Choice (wont happen again) and we elected to stay the night in Norseman. AD sign westbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Albany Highway (SR30). From 1903 railways were utilised to bring in the wood. at Westdale) and vertical crests removed in recent years along this section. Obviously, after our experiences earlier in the day, we were a bit wary of salt lakes. The journey back to Perth on the Monday was to be through Annes Pass before following the margin of Lake Sharpe to the Lake King Road, the 90 Mile Tank and Frank Hann National Park. Brookton Highway looking west as you cross Stinton Creek at Karragullen, 12km east of Kelmscott. Only a few hundred metres further on there was more water and now it was time for some fun. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Typical rural WA signage setup - ID sign facing the terminating leg and only fingerboards facing the through route; at the junction of Brookton Highway & Kulin-Holt Rock Road. For the purpose of captioning the images below, I have used the Brookton Highway name. Within less than 100 metres we had a insight as to what the track had to offer. Like many of the exposed granite outcrops in the goldfields, Dordie Rocks was an important stopping place for the natural collection of water between the various goldfield settlements. The limited road name signage between Brookton and Ravensthorpe seems rather confused - several newer signs refer to Brookton Highway with others referring to the local name. i am pretty sure it is not sealed. AD sign northbound on Narrogin-Kondinin Road (Graham Street) approaching the junction with Brookton Highway (Nicholl Street) at Kondinin. Slightly dodgy RD sign northbound on Brookton Highway near the junction with Kulin-Holt Rock Road, 13km north of Varley. To make a positive identification flowers and/or leaves are required and, even then, it can be very difficult. Brookton Highway looking north, 35km south of Varley. The State Barrier Fence delineates farmland, to the west, from the Great Western Woodland, to the east. There's no proper RD sign, just this SR40 trailblazer as you head south from the junction with Hyden-Norseman Road. The Cardiff Castle gold mine wasoperated in the late 1890s with limited success, then again from around 1920 to 1950. AD sign northbound on Williams Street approaching the junction with Brookton Highway at Brookton. After an early rise in the morning we were briefed by our fearless leader Kim who in true fashion didnt disappoint with detailed information on the days ahead.. This sign replaced an old black RD sign with a SR40 topknot and the route marker should have been incorporated into the new sign instead of replacing the topknot as well. Road Conditions Shire of Dundas Services signage northbound on Brookton Highway as you leave Lake King. If it has not seen a grader in a while it can be a shocker. Spread throughout the length of the highway at approximately 200 km to 300 km apart are roadhouses providing basic services such as fuel, food, refreshments, accommodation and repairs, but not all are open 24 hours. Some sections of the road are quite sandy (and it is nice when it has rained on these parts) while others are quite reasonable dirt (and you don't want rain on those parts). After dinner atKondinin we arrived at our turnoff to Emu Rock around 9.00 p.m. and spent some time searching for the track to the right of the road. Brookton Highway looking southeast at Fulwood Road, 14km east of Brookton. Graham went to cross and he got bogged to the right of the track. There were quite a number of fallen trees, numerous washaways, and, thankfully, chicken shoots around salt lakes. Interesting country if your interested in that sort of thing. From this oasis in the desert we picked up the Balladonia-Rawlinna Road and came out on the Eyre Highway very close to the turnoff to the Balladonia roadhouse. Kilometre plate showing 35km to Perth, westbound at Gilmour Road, Roleystone. When he questioned local aborigines about them he was told the prints were made before they arrived in the area. The harvest walls are very effective on this rock. Officers on the Lake King-Norseman Road. Kilometre plate showing 105km to Brookton, looking east at Holden Road, Roleystone. SR40 trailblazer looking west, 39km east of Brookton. Brookton Highway looking east through a curving and undulating section of the route, at Sloan Road, 4km east of Kondinin. I am grateful to Professor Alex George, AM, for identifying the flora named in this report. Suits cans or water bottles. Our covers are of a premium quality printed using 3 year UV rated inks and vinyls for excellent durability and long life. ExplorOz Tracker is an online tracking service exclusive to ExplorOz Members (see Membership Subscription). Mapping and navigation software available for Android, Apple and Windows. AD sign westbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Corrigin-Kulin Road. Had the drone with us but . Note there is no mention of TW356, which turns left at this junction. We had a stretch and checked out the Breaways enroute from Norseman to Perth a few weeks ago. The countryside ranges from rolling farmland, particularly in the west, to low-lying, mostly-dry salt pans. Holt Rock is little more than a rural locality with a grain bin on the edge of the Wheatbelt. Find the travel option that best suits you. Photo credit, This part of the highway is also used by the Royal Flying Doctor Service as an emergency runway. Time was getting short to make our planned campsite south of Norseman along the Balladonia telegraph track so it was an easy decision to turn the convoy around. The old coach road runs pretty much due east, with the occasional diversion around salt lakes, for 200 kilometres to Balladonia. New RD sign southbound on Brookton Highway as you leave Corrigin. Ninety MileTank, Lake King / Norseman Road, WA - YouTube No cleared areas, no tracks off the main track. Way: Lake King - Norseman Road (211256176) Version #6 Drive Survey Mapillary. A 24-YEAR-OLD man took his own life after surviving a crash on a remote West Australian road that killed his two friends. "An ongoing program will see further drainage and gravel sheeting works carried out over the next few years.". Brookton Highway (Graham Street) looking south through Kondinin. See Terms of Use, Golden Eagle, the largest nugget ever found in Western Australia. 0417 518 104. Typical view of the recently upgraded sections of Brookton Highway, looking west 15km east of Hyden. The small townships of Corrigin, Kondinin, Hyden and Lake King are located at fairly regular intervals so it isn't exactly a remote drive. Lifetime MemberMy Profile My Blog Send Message, Lifetime MemberMy Profile My Blog Send MessageModerator. Note that 'East Hyden' is shown as the focal point for straight ahead traffic to avoid directing unsuspecting motorists along the 260km long unsealed route to Norseman. Great place for camping, toilets but no showers or running water. 17 Mar 2022. Transport Minister Eric Charlton at today's opening said the road would provide people in the district with a safer and shorter route while contributing significantly to transport efficiency. We looked at the Bureau of Meteorology radar charts on the Internet and it was my opinion that there would be no rain to the west of Norseman (our intended route). All Rights Reserved. The earlier rain we had experienced to the east had dissipated. Only a few kilometres after leaving The Breakaways Mike came on the radio calling for the convoy to stop as the Vitara was overheating. RD sign westbound on Brookton Highway near the junction with Northam-Cranbrook Road (Great Southern Highway), 2km east of Brookton town centre. Down to 10kph through there. Note the recent shoulder widening. The track is routed through Fraser Range Station. Day 3 Old Hyden Norseman Rd to Overshot Hill Monday, 23rd November 2015. . A thorough environmental assessment of the alignment was made to ensure rare flora was not disturbed and reduce the risk of dieback infection. It will enhance the SEO of your website/blog and this website. AD sign eastbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Wickepin-Corrigin Road. Mr Charlton gave a commitment in 1994 to fund construction of the road and all the formation, as well as the gravel sheeting of 26 kilometres, was completed in February this year. Cave Hill was the main camp for the woodline operators. Lake King WA - exploroz.com Greg did a further inspection of his wheel bearing and decided he needed to take the shortest route home. After the wheel change we re-crossed the bitumen to do a few more kilometres of the telegraph track and then diverted into Norseman to refuel. The distance between Lake King and Norseman is 220 km. Hyden-Norseman Road Werrong Lane 1.08K subscribers Subscribe 5.3K views 4 years ago Western Australia's Hyden-Norseman Road (now promoted by the tourism people as the 'Granite and Woodlands. No questions have been asked about this experience, The Breakaways, Hyden: Address, The Breakaways Reviews: 4.5/5. A 24-YEAR-OLD man took his own life after surviving a crash on a remote West Australian road that killed his two friends. RD sign northbound on Brookton Highway as you leave Kondinin. Note the incorrect omission of a SR40 shield. In case Joe dug up the track recovering Dustys vehicle I called across Tony in the Navara, Harrison in the Vitara and Jeff in the Prado. There is another road is the Hyden to Marvel Lock road it is gravel but can be travelled by small two wheel drive,in fact ive done it with a small ford Metero,but then i have a sence of adventure. Brookton Highway looking east, showing the typical undulating and curving road, 25km east of Brookton. Eyre Highway can be best described as a long and lonely road. The track led down to a salt lake (31391.50S 1213639.98E) and Scotty suggested that it would be a good idea to spec for tektites/australites. The men had been living in Australia for several years and worked on farms in the Cascade area near Esperance. Photo credit, Many consider crossing the Nullarbor Plain a long and boring trek that should be travelled as quickly as possible. Photo credit, The spectacular Bunda Cliff (more pictures here). Three lives were lost in a horror single vehicle rollover in WAs eastern Wheatbelt. They probably had a spa bath as well!! This is a great free campsite however best suited for caravans as the sites are not very level and not really suited for tents. The first European to cross the Plain was English explorer Edward John Eyre in June 1841. Brookton Highway looking west at Moeser Road, 21km east of Brookton. Knowles shot one Afghan and wounded another who died a few days later at Albany. The road to the left is the original alignment of Newdegate-Ravensthorpe Road which was bypassed in the 1960s. It took just over a day of driving. Open today 8:00am - 5:30pm. Then east to the Rabbit Proof Fence and then out to Hyden Norseman Road. The Breakaways (Hyden): All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go - Tripadvisor It would be difficult to imagine a better, more knowledgable or more professional presentation while touring through the bush. Varley features a large grain bin, a few houses, a store and not much else. The highway winds its way through the heavily forested water catchment area for just over 50km, before emerging into rolling farmland near Westdale. Main Roads are currently designing a permanent replacement structure. Eyres successful crossing inspired many to follow his footsteps, including Arthur Charles Jeston Richardson, who became the first cyclist to cross the Nullarbor Plain in 31 days in 1896 and Henri Gilbert, the first person to walk across Australia, crossed the Nullarbor Plain on foot, with no support team or stock. Note that Perth is signposted via Kelmscott, despite the route via Lesmurdie being shorter. AD sign southbound on Albany Highway approaching Brookton Highway at Kelmscott. The track continuing straight into the distance would have once been part of the Kondinin Hyden Road. The Lake King - Norseman road IS a gazetted road, but conditions on it can vary greatly. Dodgy AD sign northbound on Rabbit Proof Fence Road approaching the junction with Brookton Highway. Brookton Highway looking west across the Canning River at Kelmscott. Graham Howe Brookton Highway looking west as eastbound traffic climbs towards Holden Road, Roleystone. The building on the right is the tavern. This section of the route has been recently reconstructed with a wider pavement and improved shoulders. Sign assembly facing eastbound traffic at the junction of Brookton Highway & Northam-Cranbrook Road (Great Southern Highway), 2km east of Brooktown town centre. AD signage southbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with South Coast Highway near Ravensthorpe. Main Roads Department, Annual Report 1985/86, p. 16. New ID sign at the intersection of Brookton Highway & Westdale Road, Westdale. To differentiate between the two Scotts we referred to the prospector in the Toyota Landcruiser as Scotty and the fireman in the Suzuki Jimny as Scott. My love for their familys and friends. An hour after leaving Balladonia Roadhouse we pulled into a rest area and noticed smoke coming from Harrisons Vitara. The UHF arial broke off when first coming across the corrugations, could not brake to slow down, just had to let the speed wash off. There is no AD sign on this approach and no other indication that SR40 turns left, other than if you spot the reassurance trailblazer to your left while sitting at the junction. AD sign facing eastbound traffic at the junction of Brookton Highway & Bulyee-Quaraiding Road, Bulyee. Show Details. The countryside ranges from rolling farmland, particularly in the west, to low-lying, mostly-dry salt pans. AD sign westbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Aldersyde North Road. We arrived at Cave Hill. With three vehicles bogged there was lots of uncoordinated effort. Note the absence of any additional focal points - this is a constant problem in rural WA. Tourist signs for Kunjin Animal Farm, looking east on Brookton Highway at the junction with Hewett Road, 76km east of Brookton. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our. Gold was discovered in the area in the 1890s and the townsite grew to a population of 112. RD sign southbound on Brookton Highway as you leave Lake King. .everyone, other than Joe and Dusty, camped anyway in unpowered sites. AD sign westbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Corrigin-Quaraiding Road & Rabbit Proof Fence Road. The limited road name signage between Brookton and Ravensthorpe seems rather confused - several newer signs refer to Brookton Highway with others referring to the local name. Lake Hope. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Lake King is an unusual settlement - the two businesses in town are located well apart from each other, on different roads; the general store is on the Newdegate-Ravensthorpe Road (SR107) and the tavern is on Brookton Highway. Beverley is not located on the route, but can be reached via Westdale Road which branches off midway to Brookton. Old AD sign, new AD sign and trailblazer assembly southbound on Canning Road (SR41) approaching Brookton Highway at Karragullen. This is one of the more important granite outcrops in the area. Pizza Kings Manor Lakes. Brookton Highway looking south at the junction with Old Newdegate Road, 6km north of Ravensthorpe. Service signage eastbound on Brookton Highway, east of the Wave Rock turnoff, showing that fuel is no longer available in Varley. Travel Guide to the Hyden Norseman Road - dangerousroads.org It may be shorter in distance but a hell of a lot longer in time. Thanks guys. Extensive upgrades since the late 1990s have increased the popularity of the route for heavy vehicles, as well as continuing shift away from rail transport for grain. All contents copyright Government of Western Australia. From Cascade townsite to the South Coast Hwy is bitumen, mostly full width. It is an excellent alternative to travelling the Great Eastern Highway. Note the incorrect supplementary plate - it should be white-on-green. State Route 40 trailblazer facing eastbound traffic as you climb towards Roleystone, 4km east of Albany Highway. Question from Ron - Lake King - Cascade Rd - Esperance WA road conditions, Major part of the heart and soul of AULRO.com, Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA, Communications, Car Audio, and Electronics, The Series I Australian Historic Picture Project, The Series I Historic Picture Project - International Info, The Series II Australian Historic Picture Project, The Series II Historic Picture Project - International Info, The Greasy Green Thumb Gardening Fraternity, North East Victorian Land Rover Community, Im a rail fan but this is WAY over the top. The comments are property of their posters, all the rest is 2003-2023 Interactive Omnimedia Pty Ltd. You can syndicate our news using one of the RSS feeds. Their friends took to social media to express their grief. Dodgy ID-cum-AD sign northbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Kulin-Holt Rock Road. Three New Zealand men have died in a single-car crash on an unsealed road in the Wheatbelt. The remainder of the route includes Brookton-Corrigin Road, Kunjin Street, Corrigin-Kondinin Road, Graham Street, Nichol Street, Kondin-Hyden Road, Marshall Street, Hyden-Lake King Road, and Newdegate-Ravensthorpe Road. Note the omission of reference to SR40. Map of Lake King Norseman Rd Lake King, WA 6356 | Whereis - Pocket Office It would be a real challenge in the wet. Brookton Highway looking south, 10km north of Ravensthorpe. That road has become a bit of a goat track lately I believe John. Turn off to Kings Rocks and head to Corrigin via Billericay and Bendering. Spectacular, colourful countryside, especially in wildflower season. EARLY DEPARTURE WAS NOW STANDARDand we drove out of Norseman before 7.00 a.m. Access to the road across Lake Cowan was not initially clear but after a short time casting around we picked up a track that led to the road and started our journey west. AD sign eastbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Corrigin-Quaraiding Road & Rabbit Proof Fence Road, 7km west of Corrigin. New underground techniques of leaving rock columns to support the stopes also drastically reduced the demand for structural timber. Eastbound and westbound direction sign assemblies at the intersection of Brookton Highway & Croyden Road (TD205), Roleystone. Traffic proceeding to Ravensthorpe has the benefit of a continuous slip lane, avoiding the main intersection. Storage Solutions. This section was part of the Esperance to Coolgardie telegraph line that was put through in 1896. New RD sign eastbound on Brookton Highway as you leave Kondinin. In my rear view mirror I noticed a sign. English. Brookton Highway looking west near Chevin Road, Roleystone, showing warning of the upcoming descent down the scarp. Dusk was fast approaching and no campsites were presenting themselves. There are no AD signs or trailblazers for northbound traffic on approach to this intersection. On Monday, they said two men aged 24 and 25 died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, while the third man died from injuries that he did not receive in the crash. Imagine a drive, a thousand miles long with no turns or bends, across a vast featureless plain with repetitive landscape, and hundreds of kilometers between towns and service stations. Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo. The 'P' signs are ubiquitous in rural WA, marking out safe areas for vehicles to park off the road for a rest. Brookton Highway turns south briefly before recommencing its east-west route. Note the reference to Wave Rock - this attraction is the reason for most of the tourist traffic along this route. Given the time of year it was interesting that there was still some water around. As you approach Ravensthorpe the road becomes more undulating and winding. East of Brookton, the remainder of the route is sealed two-lane highway of varying widths. Oil was leaking from his wheel bearing. The large mound of earth to the left marks the path of the original road, which took an unnecessary bulge to the east in its route. Brookton Highway looking north towards the intersection with Mills Road. Brookton Highway looking east into Brookton. This comp is for you! The road distance is 440.4 km. Gain access to a wider range of ExplorOz services including:- Tracker service - this activates the track logging & auto syncing Get the latest licence to download the newest maps within the ExplorOz Traveller app. The name of the rocks is derived from an incident in 1894 when three white men carting stores to Kurnalpi came upon a party of 19 Afghans with 104 camels camped at this place. Between Balladonia and Caiguna, the road stretches for 145.6 kilometers without a bend. Another magnificent tourist attraction on the eastern end of the Norseman Road is Peak Charles, which rises 480 metres above the surroundings. Contact the local Goverment Authority IE Shire Council or MRD. The Main Roads Act classifies the entire route from Kelmscott to Ravensthorpe as the Brookton Highway (Highway No. We saw a number of galvanised crossarms with intact insulators along the length of the track. Having the worse news brought upon you crushes who you are, Micky Dowling posted on Facebook. Brookton Highway looking east across a low-lying area, 30km east of Kondinin. AD sign eastbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Aldersyde North Road. Brookton Highway looking east as you emerge from the forested catchment area into rolling farmland, 58km east of Kelmscott. Note how the sign designer has tried to line up the focal points and route markers but has matched them incorrectly. Brookton Highway looking south at the junction with Biddy Camm Road, 27km south of Varley. The Beverley turnoff is passed at 100km/h before the highway winds its way through undulating farmland to Brookton. Harrison Suzuki Vitara Wagon overheated, leaking rear main seal, lost a small section of left rear fairing. The town centre is located a couple of blocks north of the highway as the blue sign illustrates. The push south continued some two hours later. Brookton Highway looking east to the triangular junction with Bulyee-Quaraiding Road at Bulyee. Your best option for mapping and navigation no matter where you go in Australia. Time for a coffee and a look at the Skylab Museum. Brookton Highway looking north, 56km south of Lake King. Stewart Ford. The Long and Lonely Eyre Highway: Australia's Longest Straight Road more, Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers, and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth, Wave Rock, Pinnacles and Rottnest One Day Aeroplane Tour, Wave Rock & Rottnest Island - Air & Ground Tour, Wave Rock and Pinnacles Air & Ground Tour, Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. The descent from the top of the hill appeared to lead straight onto Lake Dundas. Note the lack if ID signs pointing down the side road - this is typical of signposting in rural WA. Very interesting rock formations and certainly worth stopping for a look and a walk around the camp site. Service signage westbound on Brookton Highway, 5km east of Hyden. Does anyone know if this road is sealed or not? RD sign eastbound on Brookton Highway after the Canning Road (SR41) junction at Karragullen. Meanwhile, the other eight vehicles of the eastward drive were away by 6.30 a.m. The next day we planned to follow the route of the telegraph line to Lake Cowan and continue south just past Norseman to pick up the route of the telegraph line to Balladonia. Lifetime MemberMy Profile My Blog Send Message. Salt lakes are good places to search for australites as the small, dark coloured, flight-ablated, impact ejecta stand out well against the white of the salt. Note the absence of a panel showing the through destinations, despite the importance of the junction. Wish you where here boiis. (sic). RD sign westbound on Brookton Highway near the junction with Corrigin-Kulin Road, 23km east of Corrigin. To the 3 boys that I spent my childhood with to be taken is devastating. Rain was threatening but held off. 2016 was going to be the best year for us, buying our first home, getting married and moving to NZ to start our family. 1. 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