Hyden to Coolgardie via Cave Hill(Holland Track)WA

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I was lucky enough to be asked by 2 farmers near Hyden if i would like to join them on a version of the Holland track and it took me all of 1 millisecond to think about it.

This would be our maiden voyage in the new car and camper into the real outback so it was a good test for future trips 8)

The weather was perfect mid 20s and no rain 2 weeks prior to the trip and after seeing some of the sections i would definatly not travel the track after rain.
Most boggy sections have tracks around them but some you must go through and this would degrade the track somewhat.

Lo range was never needed and towing the camper was a breeze with ample room to negotiate the twisty bits.

DAY 1

PERTH TO LAKE COWEN

If anyone wanted to know where Lassie ended up i think i found her :shock:
We found this on the way to Hyden and thought it was quite amusing


Camp 1st night at Lake Cowan

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DAY 2 LAKE COWEN TO CAVE HILL
Start of the Holland Track at Hyden to Norsman Rd

Powerline section and the rig ready for work


A couple of variations of vegitation to be seen


Unfortunatly this section went for about 20kms and i think claimed the lives of 2 truck drivers around xmas


Morning tea at Sandlewood Rock

Rabbit proof fence

John Holland memorial and signiture book


Lunch at Krakouer Rock

Camp at Cave Hill

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DAY 3 CAVE HILL TO PERTH
Cave and Wave formations


Man made wall and dam catchment


Nice scenery on Victoria Rd

Lunch stop at The Breakaway on Hyden to Norsman Rd




I would recommend this trip to everyone as the scenery is just fantastic but just make sure you travel at the right time of the year. 8)

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Fantastic stuff Moto.

Great rig, great write-up and pics.

Cheers
Chippy

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Thanks Chippy im a bit depressed being back in suberbia though. :wink:

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Awesome photos Moto,

Did the Holland track a few years ago. Brings back great memories. A must for everybody who can. Have never done the Cave Hill part though.
Actually camped at The Breakaways at Christmas in the very spot of your last photo. Was on our way to Tassie where I am now based.


johnv

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Thanks johnv,

Shame you didnt see Cave Hill, great camp site and a lot of history there.

We didnt see Thursday Rock,Victoria Rock or the other sites on that part of the track to Coolgardie,so we have to plan another trip maybe in September

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Awesome Moto...

Doing this in a couple of weeks :shock:

Looks like you saved me the time of posting pictures :wink:

Good on ya mate.

Mitch

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Enjoy it Mitch,

Im sure you will have many other photo shots that we will love to look at as we did miss quite a big section of the track :cry:

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love the photos Moto. that looks like awsome country to drive.. so different to north queensland...

joey

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Hi joey,

The scenery out there changes so much every 5 mins and the track whilst dry is easy to negotiate and the camping spots are everywhere.
You could quite easily spend 4-5 days if you wanted to look at all the spots.
North Queensland is where my wife wants to see so i dare say we will be around your way in the not to distant future.

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Thought I'd post a photo of us camping in the exact spot of the last photo.

johnv



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Nicely done MOTO.

[Justo Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Justo]

Looks like you had a great trip mototrim. Great report and pics mate, I'll have to check it out for myself one of these weekends.! 8)

[Mrs Fishnut Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mrs Fishnut]

Always good to hear and see others trip reports

Yep - this is on our list too!!