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- Suggested Time: 3 days -
- Central Wheatbelt
The Pioneers Pathway is a historic self drive trail that follows in the footsteps of the early farming pioneers who journeyed east into the Western Australian Wheatbelt to find their fortunes living on the land.
It's best done over 3 days from Perth, so you've just sorted your next long weekend getaway!
Think cute countryside towns, colourful, super-sized art and heaps of gorgeous landscapes.
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1Toodyay
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and follow Pioneers Pathway Self Drive through the hills to the pretty farming town of Toodyay. Valley…
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2Day 1: Dowerin (160km)
Continue north-east to Goomalling and enjoy a coffee and lunch and retail shopping at Lot 39 Online Store and Cafe before crossing the Avon River…
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3Day 2: Merredin (155km)
The drive from Dowerin winds through farmland, bush reserves and spring time wildflowers. Enjoy a pub lunch at Wyalkatchem and a visit to the local…
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4Day 3: Perth (260km)
Return to Perth along the Great Eastern Highway, or perhaps take a detour south via Hyden and Wave Rock, one of Australia's best known natural icons.
For additional information about Pioneers Pathway Self Drive, check out the following useful links.
www.pioneerspathway.com.au | www.wheatbelttourism.com
To ensure you enjoy a safe and well-planned journey, take a look at our pages on Traveling to and Around the Golden Outback and Important travel tips. If you have your camping gear or caravan in tow, check out the range of caravan parks and camping sites available in Australia’s Golden Outback.
Driving times and distances intended as a guide only and may vary depending on exact route taken. Accommodation options are indicative as to what is available in the area.
Above map not to scale and intended as a guide only. It is highly recommended before heading out on your journey, you purchase a detailed Western Australian road and track map available from the RAC, petrol stations or where good maps of Western Australia are sold.
Events along the way
Reynoldson Reserve Festival Weekend 2025 - TBC
This annual weekend festival is the highlight of our local events calendar! It starts with a Sundowner on the Friday evening with food, drinks, and…