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John Holland Way and The Holland Track
- Suggested Time: 3 days -
- Wheatbelt & Goldfields
Embark on a real Australian outback adventure following a pioneering route created by John Holland through rugged bushland and woodlands.
This very popular 4WD trail connects Broomehill in the southern Wheatbelt to Coolgardie in the Goldfields and can actually be undertaken in two sections with different driving conditions.
The John Holland Way route connects Broomehill to Coolgardie mainly on bituminised and usually good surface gravel roads.
The Holland Track (4WD only) also starts in Broomehill, but then from the Hyden / Norseman Road north it follows a different route that is a real adventurer 4WD track.
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1Day 1: Newdegate (200km)
Predominantly bitumen. For a dose of history, start your adventure with a visit to the museum at Broomehill before hitting the road towards Nyabing. You'll pass by Lake Grace, a shallow salt lake with a superb lookout over the surrounding countryside. Continue through rich farmland, taking in Holland Soak and Silver Wattle Hill before arriving in…
Predominantly bitumen.
For a dose of history, start your adventure with a visit to the museum at Broomehill before hitting the road towards Nyabing. You'll pass by Lake Grace, a shallow salt lake with a superb lookout over the surrounding countryside. Continue through rich farmland, taking in Holland Soak and Silver Wattle Hill before arriving in Newdegate, known for its natural reserves.
Accommodation options: Holland Track Farm, caravan park
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2Day 2: The Breakaways or Sandalwood Camp (220km or 280km)
John Holland Way (bitumen and well formed gravel): Explore Emu Rock before crossing the Rabbit Proof Fence. Continue along the Hyden/Norseman road towards Norseman and stay overnight at The Breakaways or McDermid rock camping area. This route to Coolgardie is 220 kilometres, but will take 5-6 hours, passing natural bushland and stunning rock…
John Holland Way (bitumen and well formed gravel): Explore Emu Rock before crossing the Rabbit Proof Fence. Continue along the Hyden/Norseman road towards Norseman and stay overnight at The Breakaways or McDermid rock camping area. This route to Coolgardie is 220 kilometres, but will take 5-6 hours, passing natural bushland and stunning rock formations.
Accommodation options: Camp out at The Breakaways or McDermid Rock
Holland Track (4wd only): Explore Emu Rock before crossing the Rabbit-Proof Fence. For a real outback four wheel drive adventure, take the Holland Track. This route from Hyden to Coolgardie is 290 kilometres, but will take 2-3 days, passing natural bushland and stunning rock formations.
Accommodation options: Camp out at Sandalwood Camp
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3Day 3: Coolgardie (250km or 200km)
John Holland Way (gravel road): From the Breakaways or Mc Dermoid Rock continue east for a short distance before turning north towards Coolgardie on Victoria Rock Road. Arrival in Coolgardie will complete this wonderful John Holland Way journey through the remote outback with its vistas of virgin bushland, salt lakes, nature reserves and granite…
John Holland Way (gravel road): From the Breakaways or Mc Dermoid Rock continue east for a short distance before turning north towards Coolgardie on Victoria Rock Road. Arrival in Coolgardie will complete this wonderful John Holland Way journey through the remote outback with its vistas of virgin bushland, salt lakes, nature reserves and granite outcrops.
Holland Track (4wd only): Enjoy vistas of virgin bushland, nature reserves and granite outcrops. If another night’s camping is desired, Thursday Rock makes an ideal campsite.
The first part of the route between Broomehill and the Hyden/Norseman Road is relatively easy but from there, as the track heads further north, becomes a real 4WD experience.
This area is remote and it’s highly recommended you travel in a group and have some emergency communications and recovery equipment. High clearance 4WD is highly recommended. This northern part of the route is a narrow single lane track, at times with many water-filled washaways. Side-tracks and the main track have real tyre-staking potential so more than 1 spare tyre should be carried. Trailers may prove a liability on the side-tracks, especially if the boggy washaways need to be tackled.
Rain will render some sections of the track very slippery and muddy so particular care should be taken with weather forecasts. Parts of the track are only suitable for high clearance four wheel drive vehicles and should only be attempted by confident drivers. Supplies and services are limited and road conditions can vary, so plan ahead, stock up on food, water and fuel and contact the local visitor centre. Some track information and a video of track conditions to expect can be found here.
A John Holland Track guidebook should be purchased to get the most out of your experience.
Events along the way
Coolgardie Day
Family fun day out in the park, lots of free entertainment, food stalls, side show alley, live music, street parade, market stalls, dump truck…
Coolgardie Rodeo 2024
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Coolgardie Makers Market
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