Joe came across to snatch him out. East of Brookton, the remainder of the route is sealed two-lane highway of varying widths. Pink Lake Tourist Park (Nulsen) Lake King-Norseman Rd, North Cascade AU-WA -32.68284, 120.69629. species 193. AD sign eastbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Northam-Cranbrook Road (Great Southern Highway), 2km east of Brookton town centre. Contact the local Goverment Authority IE Shire Council or MRD. He arrived home after 5.00 p.m. on the Monday. RD sign northbound on Brookton Highway as you leave Kondinin. Rain was threatening but held off. AD sign southbound on Albany Highway approaching Brookton Highway at Kelmscott. Terra nullius? Obviously, after our experiences earlier in the day, we were a bit wary of salt lakes. The countryside ranges from rolling farmland, particularly in the west, to low-lying, mostly-dry salt pans. Hunt noted red ochre aboriginal hand prints when he named the hill. With no hills or lakes to obstruct, the highway was laid down as a straight road that runs for 1,675 km from Port Augusta in the east to Norseman in the west, and includes what is said to be the longest straight stretch of road in the world Australia: 145.6 kilometres, between the small roadhouse communities of Balladonia and Caiguna (the longest straight road in the world is Highway 10 in Saudi Arabia, which is 162 miles long). Close, but late. The Hyden Norseman Road is only partially sealed, which means it gets closed regularly after rain. For iPhone/iPad, Android & Windows - CLICK HERE, I sent one final shout after him to stick to the track, to which he replied All right, That was the last ever seen of Gibson - E Giles 23 April 1874. A set of road signs just west of the Nullarbor Roadhouse, South Australia, warning of camels, wombats and kangaroos crossing the Eyre Highway for the next 96 km in a westerly direction. It just shows show some people some form of civilisation (even just a caravan park), and they fall apart.. 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. Since 1976, the Eyre Highway is a fully sealed road and in many places runs alongside the original gravel track which was pushed through this vast outback region back in the 1940s. Brookton Highway looking east as you approach the junction with York - Williams Road, 19km west of Brookton. Service signage eastbound on Brookton Highway near the junction with McLennan Road, 5km west of Hyden. The road from there to Cascade townsite is gravelled and reasonably wide. East of Brookton, the remainder of the route is sealed two-lane highway of varying widths. With TV! For the purpose of captioning the images below, I have used the Brookton Highway name. Kinglake Rd, Kinglake, VIC 3763. Ms Withers expressed her sorrow on Facebook. Scotty has prospected around Kalgoorlie for 35 years and was President of the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society for 12 years. Other places of interest along the way include Newman and Afghan Rocks near Balladonia, the Eyre Bird Observatory, the famous Cocklebiddy Cave, the view from Madora Pass, whale watching at the head of the bight, several sink holes and blowhole, to mention just a few. Note the dodgy coverplating job on Varley and also note that now there's no advice as to the next fuel stop north of Lake King. AD sign westbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Westdale Road, Westdale. Photo taken: December 2010. Scotty had a previously arranged engagement and had to leave us here. The need for the road dated back to the early 1960s and initial talks between the Shires of Esperance and Ravensthorpe and the communities of Lake King and Cascades. Construction of Eyre Highway started in July 1941, exactly a hundred years after Edward John Eyres tremendous feat, and was completed six months later. Scott (Suzuki Jimmy) was in the lead and he drove the 300 metres across the salt lake, barely leaving wheel marks. It was a cool night with a strong easterly blowing. The countryside ranges from rolling farmland, particularly in the west, to low-lying, mostly-dry salt pans. Bibra Lake, Australia 113 contributions. Brookton Highway looking southeast at Fulwood Road, 14km east of Brookton. The town centre is located a couple of blocks north of the highway as the blue sign illustrates. 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. Turn off to Kings Rocks and head to Corrigin via Billericay and Bendering. Apart from replacing a leaking rear main seal, Harrison needs to find the source of the dust ingress! Note that 'Varley' has been covered over now that fuel is no longer available. That road has become a bit of a goat track lately I believe John. Greg Suzuki Jimny Wagon smashed rim, shocky mount ripped out, collapsed wheel bearing (went home early). Photo taken: November 2010. An hour after leaving Balladonia Roadhouse we pulled into a rest area and noticed smoke coming from Harrisons Vitara. Typical view of the recently upgraded sections of Brookton Highway, looking west 15km east of Hyden. 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. Brookton Highway looking east, showing the typical undulating and curving road, 25km east of Brookton. Photo taken: November 2010. Not sure what is going on with this sign - Narembeen is not left aligned properly and the '273' is clearly oversized. Lifetime MemberMy Profile My Blog Send Message. Note the black supplementary plate which was not replaced when the main sign was. A T & R J Sugg & Sons Pty Ltd, Farmers & Agriculturalists, listed under "Farmers & Agriculturalists" category, is located at Lake King-norseman Rd Lake King WA, 6356, Australia and can be reached by 0898744022 phone number. RD sign eastbound on Brookton Highway near the junction with Aldersyde North Road. Not sure what's going on there with the oversize arrows and missing panel borders! RD sign northbound on Brookton Highway at the junction with Aldersyde North Road. The road to the left is the original alignment of Newdegate-Ravensthorpe Road which was bypassed in the 1960s. Storage Solutions. Twenty kilometres further on we turned off the highway into Afghan Rock. Lots of lessons learnt. Signage facing southbound traffic on Brookton Highway, 5km north of Varley. To break the long drive home we stopped at King Rocks. Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page. It was no accident that the telegraph track went right through here. The Lands Department placed a Trig Point atop the rock in 1980. We had covered 104 kilometres of the telegraph track from its start at Widgiemooltha to its intersection with the Balladonia line. They were clearly of a later vintage than when the telegraph line was put through in 1896. AD sign westbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Aldersyde North Road. Services signage northbound on Brookton Highway as you leave Lake King. 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 earlier rain we had experienced to the east had dissipated. Note that at the previous junction, there was no mention of TW356! 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. Find the travel option that best suits you. AD sign northbound on Corrigin-Kulin Road approaching the junction with Brookton Highway. We met back up with the Lake King - Norseman Road and headed toward Ravensthorpe looking for somewhere to camp for the night; storm clouds were forming, a thunderstorm was forecast. ID sign at the junction of Brookton Highway & Westdale Road, Westdale. Aah well. 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. Locally sourced neoprene stubby holders designed and printed in Australia exclusive to ExplorOz. Greg did a further inspection of his wheel bearing and decided he needed to take the shortest route home. Your best option for mapping and navigation no matter where you go in Australia. The men had been living in Australia for several years and worked on farms in the Cascade area near Esperance. 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. Photo credit. The bearing collapsed about 80 kilometres short ofSouthern Cross and he had to get Margot to pick him up, return to Perth, hook up a car trailer the next day and return to Southern Cross to retrieve the stricken Suzuki. After a quick visit to the pub to see some mementos and photos of the Golden Eagle, the largest nugget ever found in Western Australia, we crossed the highway and drove 150 metres to Widgiemooltha Salt Road the start of the Widgiemooltha to Norseman section of the telegraph line. Dodgy RD sign westbound on Brookton Highway at Karlgarin - note the absence of any reference to SR40 or any subsequent focal points. Brookton Highway looking north, 56km south of Lake King. This section of the highway, commonly known as the "90 Mile Straight", is regarded as the longest straight stretch of road in Australia and one of the longest in the world. RD sign eastbound on Brookton Highway after the Canning Road (SR41) junction at Karragullen. The present route junctions with South Coast Highway west of Ravensthorpe, avoiding a mining area and providing better alignment. Tourist signs for Kunjin Animal Farm, looking east on Brookton Highway at the junction with Hewett Road, 76km east of Brookton. Photo taken: May 2011. Brookton Highway looking west as the highway curves to the north at the junction with Bulyee Road, Bulyee. His input into the trip was huge. Brookton Highway looking west as you cross Stinton Creek at Karragullen, 12km east of Kelmscott. Brookton Highway looking west near Melba Street at Karlgarin. Brookton Highway looking east at Keays Road, Kelmscott. Gold was discovered in the area in the 1890s and the townsite grew to a population of 112. The Balladonia telegraph track wound its way up to the top of a hill where there were several open areas that would have made a comfortable camp site but it was still a bit early. Last time i went to Lake King then to Ravensthorpe then Esperance, Norseman. The road, also known as the Granite and Woodlands Discovery Trail, is 289 km (179 miles) long, running west-east from the town of Hyden (in the Shire of Kondinin) to Norseman. For the next few hours the entire party was treated to a varietyof quality information about the geology of the area, settlements, major gold discoveries, woodlines, mining history and a whole host of other interesting topics. RD sign eastbound on Brookton Highway near the junction with Corrigin Quaraiding Road & Rabbit Proof Fence Road. My love for their familys and friends. When this sign was replaced, Main Roads did a very poor job - the route marker should have been included within the main sign and Hyden added to the sign, as it shown on previous signs. RD sign, missing a SR40 shield, southbound on Brookton Highway near the junction with Kulin-Holt Rock Road. Unusual warning sign northbound on Rabbit Proof Fence Road, emphasising the need to give way at the junction with Brookton Highway. Leaving the site of ourunsuccessful prospecting we crested the next hill and saw the line of the telegraph track clearly delineated across the end of much larger part of the Eaton Lakes (313951.86S 1213647.38E). The next 100km from Karragullen to Brookton can best be described as uneventful. Time for a coffee and a look at the Skylab Museum. Recently built section of Brookton Highway at Gorge Rock, looking east. AD sign eastbound on South Coast Highway approaching the junction with Brookton Highway, 3km west of Ravensthorpe. Very interesting rock formations and certainly worth stopping for a look and a walk around the camp site. Brookton Highway looking east near Koorikin Rock, where the route crosses a number of shallow, mainly dry lakes, 36km east of Corrigin. I travelled it many years ago in the dry and it was a real experience something like the Gun Barrel or Canning Stock route with less vehicles, a very lonely slow arduous trip. Tony Overstone . His knowledge of the geology and history of the area is encyclopaedic. Preston Resources mined it as an open cut circa late 1980s. In the early 1950s the switch to coal-powered boilers and diesel-powered generators greatly reduced the demand for wood. The road is not sealed are after recent rain it will be very dangerous. 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. New underground techniques of leaving rock columns to support the stopes also drastically reduced the demand for structural timber. Are you a deadset writing legend? this was a extremely well planned trip with great people. Only a few hundred metres further on there was more water and now it was time for some fun. There are no ID signs for traffic turning towards Pingelly, which is pretty standard in rural WA. Between Balladonia and Caiguna, the road stretches for 145.6 kilometers without a bend. ID sign facing northbound traffic at the junction of Brookton Highway & Wickepin-Corrigin Road. Pizza Kings Manor Lakes. THE CHALLENGE THE NEXT MORNINGwas to find the track south of the rocks. Sagar Bodhankar. This is a recent replacement of a black sign. The Main Roads Act classifies the entire route from Kelmscott to Ravensthorpe as the Brookton Highway (Highway No. "The distance-saving to Perth for the Cascades community is 54 kilometres and the communities of Salmon Gums, Grass Patch and Scadden will enjoy similar benefits.". As you travel east along the fascinating Lake King Causeway, you cross 10km of salt lakes studded with natural scrub and wildflowers. This is the only overtaking lane for traffic climbing the scarp. Telstra have used this route for their fibre optic cable. Well, I wish I had gone the long way as negotiating the 3.4 tonne patrol through the lake which was a bit wetter than originally anticipated, I found the left hand side of the car sinking. AD sign eastbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Corrigin-Quaraiding Road & Rabbit Proof Fence Road, 7km west of Corrigin. Brookton Highway turns south briefly before recommencing its east-west route. Note the edge reseal - this pavement is narrower than many other sections of the highway. 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. 17 Mar 2022. This section was part of the Esperance to Coolgardie telegraph line that was put through in 1896. Officers on the Lake King-Norseman Road. The track ends at the Eyre Highway, a few hundred metres short of Balladonia Telegraph Station. Their friends took to social media to express their grief. Storage King North Lakes. The cheapest way to get from Lake King to Norseman costs only $39, and the quickest way takes just 4 hours. My car is small and gravel isnt good for it. Visited the Breakaways while travelling the Granite Woodlands Discovery Trail, rock formations were stunning in afternoon light. Thanks guys. The small townships of Corrigin, Kondinin, Hyden and Lake King are located at fairly regular intervals so it isn't exactly a remote drive. It tops out at 445m (1,459ft) above the sea level. No cleared areas, no tracks off the main track. 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. State Route 40 trailblazer facing eastbound traffic as you climb towards Roleystone, 4km east of Albany Highway. Sidewall puncture. This intersection is typical of many along the route as it follows property boundaries. Joe Nissan 4.2L Patrol Ute bogged twice. And lounge suite! Police are preparing a report for the coroner. Locally sourced neoprene stubby holders designed and printed in Australia exclusive to ExplorOz. AD sign facing eastbound traffic at the junction of Brookton Highway & Bulyee-Quaraiding Road, Bulyee. We arrived five minutes late and, after Scotty introduced himself to everyone, we headed towards Cave Hill. New ID sign at the intersection of Brookton Highway & Westdale Road, Westdale. Poorly-designed RD sign eastbound on Brookton Highway at Westdale. Brookton Highway looking west at the small bridge over Nalyaring Gully, 20km east of Brookton. Scott Suzuki Jimny Wagon two punctures (plugged). Varley features a large grain bin, a few houses, a store and not much else. Sign instructing westbound trucks to engage low gear as you begin to descend the Darling Scarp near Eugene Place, Roleystone. 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. Brookton Highway turns right here, heading southeast through the eastern edge of the Wheatbelt towards Lake King. Photo taken: April 2011. Had the drone with us but didn't think of having a fly until we were back on the road for Perth. AD sign westbound on Brookton Highway approaching the junction with Albany Highway (SR30). Easily find directions to Lake King Norseman Rd in Lake King, WA 6356 using Whereis. Brookton Highway makes a left turn here - the road straight ahead becomes the Narrogin-Kondinin Road. Ten kilometres out I raised Scotty on the UHF. Brookton Highway (Nicholl Street) looking west at the junction with Graham Street, Kondinin. Note the topknot - when the older black direction sign was replaced, they should have incorporated the route marker into the main sign instead of also replacing the topknot. After arrival in Norseman to refuel we met at the Caltex service station to decide what to do in the face of impending storms. Note the reference to Brookton Corrigin Road rather than Brookton Highway. All rights reserved. With three vehicles bogged there was lots of uncoordinated effort. LAKE SHARPE TRACK Lake Hope Track After 20 kilometres of westward travel we turned north onto the Lake Hope Track and a short time later stopped for lunch under a solitary stand of trees. Then east to the Rabbit Proof Fence and then out to Hyden Norseman Road. 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. Older services signage, with non-rounded edges, northbound on Brookton Highway, 5km south of Lake King. This westernmost 12km of the route is of less importance as many heavy vehicles leave the highway at Canning Road, bound for the Welshpool/Kewdale areas and for light vehicles it can also be a significantly quicker journey into Perth via Welshpool Road East. Old AD sign, new AD sign and trailblazer assembly southbound on Canning Road (SR41) approaching Brookton Highway at Karragullen. 2. Hyden-Norseman Rd, Hyden, Western Australia 6443 Australia. A bit corrugated but not too bad. We would then start the Widgiemooltha Telegraph Track and continue south to camp at Dordie Hill. TW356 follows SR120 between Cranbrook and Beverley, however is poorly signed. The Minister said that while reducing community isolation, the road would help maximise the use of Esperance port and encourage further agricultural and mining expansion. From the time of the first gold rush wood was in great demand on the goldfields. SR40 trailblazer looking west, 39km east of Brookton. 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 man killed at the rock was buried there and as a result the rock subsequently came to be known as Afghan Rock. RD sign westbound on Brookton Highway at the junction with Wickepin-Corrigin Road, 12km west of Corrigin. RD sign westbound on Brookton Highway near the junction with Northam-Cranbrook Road (Great Southern Highway), 2km east of Brookton town centre. The Breakaways (Hyden): All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go, Half-Day Abseiling Adventure in Blue Mountains National Park, Learn to Surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, Seattle: The Pink Panther and the Case of the Missing Diamond, Arctic Polar Bear & Alaskan Back Country Expedition, Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking. This intersection was recently realigned in conjunction with the work undertaken at Mills Road - the clump of trees illustrates the location of the old curve. They probably had a spa bath as well!! Cascade Road The Cascade Road is a remote road with a gravel section approximately 120kms in length. 4120 words, 155 photographs. Beverley is not located on the route, but can be reached via Westdale Road which branches off midway to Brookton. Along the way are various scenic sights such as the spectacular Bunda Cliffs, which drop vertically for 100 metres or more off the plain into the Southern Ocean waters of the Great Australian Bight. Another magnificent tourist attraction on the eastern end of the Norseman Road is Peak Charles, which rises 480 metres above the surroundings. . 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. Though it was considered very unlikely that the vehicle could catch fire, Harrison had a fire extinguisher readily available. Kadin you were my best and closest mate from the beginning and nothing can be more harder for me to say goodbye. Graham went to cross and he got bogged to the right of the track. Westbound RD sign on Brookton Highway at the western edge of Brookton townsite. Gold and nickel continue to be mined around Widgiemooltha today. Brookton Highway looking north, 35km south of Varley. I spotted a natural, open area big enough to fit nine vehicles. A number of sharp bends have been realigned (e.g. The top of the Scarp is reached shortly before the locality of Karragullen, where State Route 41 (Canning Road) junctions from the north. 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. It is an excellent alternative to travelling the Great Eastern Highway. Brookton Highway (Kunjin Street) looking east across Walton Street, Corrigin. As long as it all ends with no damage, its all good clean fun.. The rendezvous point was 28 kilometres to the north-north-east. ID sign assemblies at the intersection of Albany Highway & Brookton Highway, Kelmscott. Brookton Highway looking east to the triangular junction with Bulyee-Quaraiding Road at Bulyee. His knowledge of the area made the trip much more interesting, and without the power of his Cruiser we might still be there extricating bogged vehicles. A member of the public found the rolled ute on a straight stretch of the unsealed Lake King-Norseman Road on Saturday morning, calling police at around 7.15am.
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