Holland Track - Hyden to Coolgardie and beyond
The Holland Track in Western Australia
This records a trip along the four wheel drive track which runs from Hyden to Coolgardie in Western Australia.
The track was laid down in 1893 by John Holland and originally ran from Broomhill to Coolgardie as an alternative to the route directly from Perth. It enabled miners and others to travel from the southwest of Western Australia without the long diversion to Perth.
The present day track runs for 260km from Hyden, known best for Wave Rock, through to Coolgardie where it joins the main road to Kalgoorlie. It is mostly straight forward unless it has rained when there are some more difficult stretches. It is maintained by a local 4wd club and all it's users respect the track and leave the regular camp sites in pristine condition for the next camper.
It was also spring and the wildflowers were outstanding. These can be found in another gallery. Check out Flowers of Western Australia
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Holland Track 2006 - Travelling towards Hyden and Wave Rock our first taste of what was to come arrived with Buckleys Breakaway
Holland Track 2006 - Travelling towards Hyden and Wave Rock our first taste of what was to come arrived with Buckleys Breakaway
Holland Track 2006 - The shere size of wave rock is stunning, and dwarf's Jacqui as she sits in contemplation.
Holland Track 2006 - The shere size of wave rock is stunning, and dwarf's Jacqui as she sits in contemplation.
Holland Track 2006 - The shere size of wave rock is stunning. The walls gather water when it rains into a small pond.
Holland Track 2006 - The shere size of wave rock is stunning. Thousands of years of weathering have eroded the walls.
Holland Track 2006 - Mulkas Cave Hyden, not far from Wave Rock, has been visited by many before us.
Holland Track 2006 - Mulkas Cave Hyden, not far from Wave Rock, has been visited by many before us.
Holland Track 2006 - The track is maintained by a 4wd clucb and all who use the track leave the camp sites clean and tidy.
Holland Track 2006 - The track is maintained by a 4wd clucb and all who use the track leave the camp sites clean and tidy.
Holland Track 2006 - At native rocks there is a dunny.
Holland Track 2006 - Right across the area, the Mallee fowl build their huge mounds to incubate their eggs.
Holland Track 2006 - In general, the track is in good condition, but when it had rained, things can get a bit tricky.
Holland Track 2006 - In general, the track is in good condition, but when it had rained, things can get a bit tricky.
Holland Track 2006 - Another peaceful camp site.
Holland Track 2006 - The Rabbit Proof Fence which has also been the State Vermin Fence and the Emu Fence is now known as the State Barrier Fence.
Holland Track 2006 - On the way to Thursday Rock is a dedication to the builders of the track before the track winds into the distance.
Holland Track 2006 - On the way to Thursday Rock is a dedication to the builders of the track before the track winds into the distance.
Holland Track 2006 - On the way to Thursday Rock is a dedication to the builders of the track before the track winds into the distance.
Holland Track 2006 - Thursday Rock. This vast expanse of cap rock amid the remote west australia country has one small water hole.
Holland Track 2006 - Thursday Rock. This vast expanse of cap rock amid the remote west australia country has one small water hole.
Holland Track 2006 - Thursday Rock. This vast expanse of cap rock amid the remote west australia country has one small water hole.
Holland Track 2006 - Thursday Rock. This vast expanse of cap rock amid the remote west australia country has one small water hole.
Holland Track 2006 - Thursday Rock. This vast expanse of cap rock amid the remote west australia country has one small water hole.
Holland Track 2006 - Thursday Rock. This vast expanse of cap rock amid the remote west australia country has one small water hole.
Holland Track 2006 - Thursday Rock. This vast expanse of cap rock amid the remote west australia country has one small water hole.
Holland Track 2006 - Thursday Rock. This vast expanse of cap rock amid the remote west australia country has one small water hole.
Holland Track 2006 - Thursday Rock. This vast expanse of cap rock amid the remote west australia country has one small water hole.
Holland Track 2006 - The trees around thurday rock shine in the evening light.
Holland Track 2006 - The trees around thurday rock shine in the evening light.
Holland Track 2006 - The trees around thurday rock shine in the evening light.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Before reaching Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie one enters the Woodlands and in the middle is Cave Hill, and extraordinary monolith. This must have been a sacred site to the Indigenous people of the area. The Woodlands were harvested by the early settlers to provide fuel for the goldfields.
Holland Track 2006 - Burra rock is another monolith on the way south. It has a perfect camp site.
Holland Track 2006 - Burra rock is another monolith on the way south. It has a perfect camp site.
Holland Track 2006 - Coolgardie is a dying town with an ever diminishing population.
Holland Track 2006 - Lindsays's Pit is an open pit on the north-east outskirts of Coolgardie. The mine contains hornblende, plagioclase, ilmenite, biotite, calcite, garnet, pyrrhotite, pyrite, arsenopyrite, loellingite and titanite, and likely quartz and gold.
Holland Track 2006 - Kalgourlie is still a thriving town with many mines still active. Famous mainly for gold first found in 1893.
Holland Track 2006 - Kalgourlie is still a thriving town with many mines still active. Famous mainly for gold first found in 1893.
Holland Track 2006 - Kalgourlie is still a thriving town with many mines still active. Famous mainly for gold first found in 1893.
Holland Track 2006 - Turning south from Kalgourlie one enters an area of salt lakes and breakaways. If you fly over this area the salt lakes stand out among the dark of the bush.
Holland Track 2006 - Turning south from Kalgourlie one enters an area of salt lakes and breakaways. If you fly over this area the salt lakes stand out among the dark of the bush.
Holland Track 2006 - Turning south from Kalgourlie one enters an area of salt lakes and breakaways. If you fly over this area the salt lakes stand out among the dark of the bush.
Holland Track 2006 - Turning south from Kalgourlie one enters an area of salt lakes and breakaways. If you fly over this area the salt lakes stand out among the dark of the bush.
Holland Track 2006 - Turning south from Kalgourlie one enters an area of salt lakes and breakaways. If you fly over this area the salt lakes stand out among the dark of the bush.
Holland Track 2006 - Turning south from Kalgourlie one enters an area of salt lakes and breakaways. If you fly over this area the salt lakes stand out among the dark of the bush.
Holland Track 2006 - Turning south from Kalgourlie one enters an area of salt lakes and breakaways. If you fly over this area the salt lakes stand out among the dark of the bush.
Holland Track 2006 - Turning south from Kalgourlie one enters an area of salt lakes and breakaways. If you fly over this area the salt lakes stand out among the dark of the bush.
Holland Track 2006 - Turning south from Kalgourlie one enters an area of salt lakes and breakaways. If you fly over this area the salt lakes stand out among the dark of the bush.
Holland Track 2006 - Fitgerald National Park. One of our favourite spots on the southern coast, Point Anne is the place to see whales and their calves. At this time the Pacific Terns were dancing to attract a mate.
Holland Track 2006 - Fitgerald National Park. One of our favourite spots on the southern coast, Point Anne is the place to see whales and their calves. At this time the Pacific Terns were dancing to attract a mate.
Holland Track 2006 - Fitgerald National Park. One of our favourite spots on the southern coast, Point Anne is the place to see whales and their calves. At this time the Pacific Terns were dancing to attract a mate.
Holland Track 2006 - Fitgerald National Park. One of our favourite spots on the southern coast, Point Anne is the place to see whales and their calves. At this time the Pacific Terns were dancing to attract a mate.
Holland Track 2006 - Fitgerald National Park. One of our favourite spots on the southern coast, Point Anne is the place to see whales and their calves. At this time the Pacific Terns were dancing to attract a mate.
Holland Track 2006 - Fitgerald National Park. One of our favourite spots on the southern coast, Point Anne is the place to see whales and their calves. At this time the Pacific Terns were dancing to attract a mate.