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The Holland Track

Locality: Broomehill, Western Australia

Phone: +61 416 147 778

Address: Via Coolgardie and Via 6318 Broomehill, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 THE HOLLAND TRACK It hardly gets more Aussie than throwing the swags on the roof and setting off on an outback adventure to follow in the footsteps of the ear...ly pioneers. Back in October we did exactly that when we embarked on a journey of history and discovery, to tackle the Holland Track in WA. WHERE? Beginning in the heart of the Southern Wheatbelt region at Broomehill, the track heads in a general north-easterly direction to Coolgardie in the Goldfields. Cut through rugged bush and woodlands, it represents the longest cart road ever carved in one stretch in Western Australia. HISTORY In September 1892, the discovery of gold at Fly Flat (now part of Coolgardie) saw a rush of men and women hoping to strike it rich. Many prospectors from the Eastern states arrived by steamboat in Albany before making the arduous trek to the Goldfields. In 1893, experienced bushman JOHN HOLLAND, recognised the need for a quicker route. He and a small party took two months to cut the 500km track through dense bush; cutting a fortnight off the previous route.... Quite a feat when you consider this was achieved without GPS or the machinery of today. OUR ADVENTURE These days the Holland Track has become one of the most popular and iconic 4x4 tracks for avid adventurers. Each day we'd drive a section of the track, explore what it had to offer and only once the sun started to sink lower on the horizon would we select a bush camp to set up for the evening. CONDITIONS We’d rate the Holland Track as medium difficulty but of course that can all change depending on conditions. We’d recommend a high clearance 4WD and it’s definitely a good idea to take appropriate recovery gear. Whilst there are plenty of epic bog holes or trenches that can become deep and muddy there’s also plenty of chicken tracks to get around most of the obstacles. You’ll need to be self sufficient for the free bush camps and of course please remember to take out what you take in. WHEN TO GO The ideal time to tackle the Holland Track would be either Spring or Autumn. There’s a more detailed trip review on our website here https://bit.ly/2EOtdZr #HollandTrack #4WD #IconicTracks #BucketList #TripReport Australia's Golden Outback Western Australia

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18.01.2022 Few snaps from The Holland track

06.01.2022 Hmm.. Doing the Holland Track alone after rain. I hate making wise decisions. Seeking alternative route. #hollandstrack #hollandtrack #rain #notbogged #4wd #trucktravel #turnaround @ The Holland Track - Western Australia

05.01.2022 Must have been waiting for that Land Rover again Brian.

02.01.2022 Good few days on The Holland Track. Not bahd @ The Holland Track - Western Australia