4wdwa south west australia way

27/12/2024

Forms part of the Alboorlie Trak which is a nice 7day run.

We're officially down to the Final #3 Top Posts of the year! 😍

If you're ready to trade in bumper-to-bumper traffic for these views, than it's time to venture inland and immerse yourself in the wild heart of Western Australia! 🚗💨 Forged by John Holland in 1893, this track holds the title of the longest cart road ever carved in Australia. Originally a shortcut for miners heading to the Goldfields, it's now a must-do 4WD adventure for both novice and seasoned adventurers.

Spanning around 350km, the Holland Track is for those who crave the road less travelled. This rugged route connects , home of the famous , to the historic mining town of .

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📍: Holland Track, Western Australia

18/12/2024

This is likely to last until Monday...

🚫 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for 19 December 2024 for the local government areas below 🚫

⚠ Metro North East Region:
- Shire Of Chittering
- Shire Of Gingin
- City Of Swan
- Shire Of Mundaring

⚠ Metro South East Region:
- City Of Gosnells
- Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale
- City Of Armadale
- City Of Kalamunda

⚠ Goldfields-Midlands Region:
- Shire Of Toodyay
- Shire Of Dalwallinu
- Shire Of Koorda
- Shire Of Wongan-Ballidu
- Shire Of Mount Marshall
- Shire Of Mukinbudin
- Shire Of Westonia
- Shire Of Yilgarn
- Shire Of Beverley
- Shire Of Cunderdin
- Shire Of Dowerin
- Shire Of Northam
- Shire Of Quairading
- Shire Of Tammin
- Shire Of Wyalkatchem
- Shire Of York
- Shire Of Kellerberrin
- Shire Of Bruce Rock
- Shire Of Merredin
- Shire Of Nungarin
- Shire Of Narembeen
- Shire Of Trayning

⚠ Upper Great Southern Region:
- Shire Of Boddington
- Shire Of Brookton
- Shire Of Cuballing
- Shire Of Narrogin
- Shire Of Pingelly
- Shire Of Wagin
- Shire Of Wandering
- Shire Of West Arthur
- Shire Of Wickepin
- Shire Of Williams
- Shire Of Woodanilling
- Shire Of Corrigin
- Shire Of Kondinin
- Shire Of Kulin

⚠ South West Region:
- City Of Bunbury
- Shire Of Capel
- Shire Of Dardanup
- Shire Of Harvey
- Shire Of Waroona
- Shire Of Collie
- Shire Of Murray

ℹ For more information on Total Fire Bans and to check the Fire Danger Ratings in your area visit emergency.wa.gov.au. Local Government Authority boundaries on Emergency WA are indicative only and do not represent the exact gazetted local government boundary.

29/03/2023

💫 Come along for this enchanting evening under the stars to celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse in Exmouth. 🌠

25/03/2023

Let the Kalgnet Trak take you there.

The town of Gwalia plays host to tourists and historians these days, but it holds a lifetime of vibrant memories for former resident Bob Mazza.

19/03/2023

MundAl Trak...stop in for a while.

06/03/2023

On the MundAl Trak.

16/01/2023

Luckily the MundAl Trak takes you right there on your journey to Albany.

14/01/2023

12/01/2023

Mondurup Reserve is a hidden treasure in . Filled with meandering paths, cautious furry faces, and brightly faced wildflowers.

Add this special place to your itinerary!

Repost

10/01/2023

⚠ Please note this warning has been downgraded to a Bushfire Advice. For the latest information visit www.emergence.wa.gov.au

🔥 A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is current for people bounded by Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road to the north, Charley Creek Road and Wildmere Road to the east, Brookhampton Road to the south and Hackett Road and Wade Road to the west in BEELERUP, BROOKHAMPTON and CHARLEY CREEK in the SHIRE OF DONNYBROOK-BALINGUP. 🔥

Update time: 12:05 PM, 11 January 2023.

⚠ There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.

⚠The fire started near the intersection of SANDHILLS RD and CHERRYDALE WAY in BEELERUP.

❗ WHAT TO DO: ❗

- If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.
- If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now.
- If you plan to stay and actively defend, do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. You need to have access to an independent water supply, and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires.
- Keep doors and windows closed and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
- If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous.

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🔥 A bushfire ADVICE is current for people bounded by Donnybrook-Boyup Brook road and Beelerup Road to the west, Trevana Road and Charlton Road to the east, Bangadang Road to the north and Charley Creek Road and Sandhills Road to the south for parts of BEELERUP in the SHIRE OF DONNYBROOK-BALINGUP.🔥

Update time: 12:05 PM, 11 January 2023.

There is no threat to lives or homes.

There is a lot of smoke in the area.

Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.

The fire started near the intersection of SANDHILLS ROAD and CHERRYDALE WAY in BEELERUP.

❗ WHAT TO DO: ❗

- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
- Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
- Read through your bushfire survival plan.
- If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire Plan.
If driving
- Be extremely careful when driving through the area.
- Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
- Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
- If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.
- If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

😷COVID-19😷

If you are told to leave in an emergency, don't stay at home even if you have COVID-19 or COVID-like symptoms. You may stay at a friend or relative's house, an evacuation centre or other suitable accommodation. If you have COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19, take these steps to prevent spreading the illness if you can:
- wear a mask around other people
- wash your hands regularly
- stay and sleep in a separate room
- maintain physical distancing.

🔥 BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: 🔥

The bushfire is stationary.

It is not contained or controlled.

🚨 WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING 🚨

Firefighters are building and strengthening containment lines.

🏠 SAFER PLACE: 🏠

The Department of Communities has set up an evacuation centre at - Donnybrook Recreation Centre, 15/17 Steere St, Donnybrook.
- A community meeting will be held at Donnybrook Recreation Centre, at 2:00pm today.

Please take any essential items such as medications and identification to the evacuation centre.

Pets (except recognised assistance animals) are not allowed inside evacuation centres for health and safety reasons, so you should make alternative arrangements for them. If this is not possible, please still proceed to the evacuation centre with your pets and await further advice.

🚗 SAFEST ROUTE: 🚗

Leave along South Western Highway to the north or south or Brookhampton Road to the south. .

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: 🚧

Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site. A number of roads have been closed including:
- Brookhampton Road at the intersection of Wildmere Road
- Beelerup Road at the intersection of Donnybrook Boyup Brook Road
- Collie Preston Road at the intersection of Donnybrook Boyup Brook Road
- South Western Highway at the intersection of Donnybrook Boyup Brook Road
- Brookhampton Road at the intersection of Wade Road
Little Road at the intersection of Kingspring Road

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.

ℹ For more information visit

www.emergency.wa.gov.au

05/01/2023

MundAl Trak goes right to it.

Boyup Brook Swimming Pool is a must do when visiting. The 25m heated pool features diving boards for added fun.

A seperate Toddler pool with water features and plenty of shade makes a great day out at the pool.

Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Friday 10am -6pm
Saturday & Sunday 12-6pm (Public Holidays)
CLOSED Thursday

04/01/2023

🚫 Elevated daily and overnight fire weather conditions are continuing over the southern half of WA, meaning further Total Fire Bans tomorrow are in place to prevent fires from starting unnecessarily.

As of 5:30 pm today we are managing 22 active incidents across the State, which includes the ongoing emergency response to unprecedented flooding in the Kimberley.

If a TFB is in place for your area, you need to avoid any activities that could start a fire. If you see smoke or flames, call Triple Zero immediately. This helps us get crews to an incident quickly, to hopefully prevent it from escalating into a life-threatening incident.

🚫 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for 5 January 2023 for the local government areas below. 🚫

⚠Midwest Gascoyne Region:
- Carnamah
- Chapman Valley
- Coorow
- Dandaragan
- Greater Geraldton
- Irwin
- Mingenew
- Moora
- Morawa
- Northampton
- Perenjori
- Three Springs
- Victoria Plains

⚠ Perth Metropolitan Region:
- Armadale
- Chittering
- Gingin
- Gosnells
- Kalamunda
- Mundaring
- Serpentine Jarrahdale
- Swan

⚠ Goldfields Midlands Region:
- Beverley
- Cunderdin
- Dalwallinu
- Dowerin
- Goomalling
- Koorda
- Northam
- Quairading
- Tammin
- Toodyay
- Wongan Ballidu
- Wyalkatchem
- York

⚠ South West Region:
- Collie
- Dardanup
- Harvey
- Murray
- Waroona

ℹ View the Total Fire Bans for today and tomorrow by visiting: www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

27/12/2022

Your first stop on the Alboorlie Trak.

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Under 4 hours drive from you’ll find , the heart of

Only 40 mins to the and 20 mins to the Mount Barker is the ideal base camp for exploring local trails, wineries, art and history.

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26/12/2022

Police divers recover the body of a Taiwanese man who went missing on Christmas Day while swimming at Black Diamond Lake, near Collie in south west WA.

21/12/2022

The entrance mural to Mount Barker is officially installed following the Mountains and Murals event.

Chairman David Johnson said he's thrilled the structure will welcome thousands of visitors to the region each year.

"We couldn't have done it without the support of the Walldogs of course, and the local artists and volunteers who generously donated their time to create this amazing piece of art."

MORE LOCAL NEWS: bit.ly/3VDBJQy

13/12/2022

Due to DBCA closing access to Hoffmans Mill camp and day area (gates are now in place) there are a couple of changes...these will be updated on the TRAK page on the website for download but until then here goes :-
mc41m TL - mc41n TR @ Kevron Rd - mca20 KSO - mc43 TR

Remove mc46 TL and mca 19

NOTE - on the track heading South to mc41m there is a fair bit of "upgrading" of this track into a graded road {to facilitate logging) so please be aware and take care.

06/12/2022

Blue skies but a little breezy? Don’t let the gusts get you down on a good day out at the beach.

‘Beaches of Kinjarling’ will help you find the most sheltered beach. Using a custom algorithm, this site let you choose the best beach at any given time based on wind direction, wind speed and the unique beach topography.

Find out more at www.beachesofkinjarling.com.au/

The City of Albany is proud to partly funded the creation of this site through a creative enterprise grant.

05/12/2022

Applies to 4WDs as well.

Riders’ Rights To help you understand where you stand legally here is the position as we understand it. State Forest, Mining Areas, Water Catchment, Disease Risk Areas, Reservoir Protection Zones, […]