Lake King WA

That road has become a bit of a goat track lately I believe John. Not very much travelled now but quite ok in a reasonable 4by, be prepared to not see anyone else for 300odd kms.

A better option for you is the Hyden - Norseman road accessed from Brunswick via Collie, Williams, Narrogin, Kondinnin Hyden. This road comes out in Norseman township.

Being a mine road it is well maintained in the main although if any recent rain occurs then there can be delays. A call to Main Roads in Norseman can give latest conditions. Watch out for trucks.

Cheers Neil (Bunbury WA)

In January, we travelled from Norseman to Bunbury via Hyden in 1 day towing our Swan Outback.
The road was a little sandy around the vermin fence, but apart from that I would use that 300km of dirt road instead of the bitumen whenever possible. Great touring and stopping off at some of the rock formations, and easily cruised at 80km/h - just slow right down for the corners because of the "ball bearing gravel".
Craig

Hi John

We enjoy the drive, but take it slowly, particularly in the potholed and poorly maintained Hann NP section. For us it is a short cut home. Not good in the rain!

The Hyden Norseman road is a well maintained wide road as aforesaid, with nice camp grounds (particularly at The Breakaways and Lake Johnston) and has a number of interesting features along the signed trail. Again, this can be closed after heavy rain. Watch out for mining road trains.

The latter would be quicker; the former shorter. Both are enjoyable drives.

Motherhen

Greetings All,

Thanks for the info here. I've been cogitating whether to try the Lake King Norseman Road heading west for Xmas - we've traveled the Hyden Norseman route before and can recommend it.

Cheers,
Jo