Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail
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The Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail takes you to WA’s Eastern Goldfields, rich in gold, history and scenery, revealing the story of a unique engineering feat. Travel on the old Goldfields Road along which fortune seekers rushed in the 1890s.
Trail Details
Time and/or Distance
3 - 5 days. Distance is 650km
Access to the Trail
Road
Best Time of the Year
September to November. The trail can be undertaken at any time of the year, but be aware of possible weather conditions. Summer temperatures are high.
Facilities
Trail passes through towns, Some of the interpreted sites can be explored in wheelchairs. Contact The National Trust for further information.
- Camping
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
Difficulty
Easy (suits majority of fitness and experience levels)
What to Pack
Comprehensive guidebook available.
Group D items required.
- Research your trip well in advance. Good preparation is essential as distances in Western Australia are huge and facilities are limited. Visit the website associated with each drive trail for in-depth travel information.
- Carry maps, spare parts, a first aid kit and plenty of food and water to last your journey
- Visit the ‘Travelling in Outback Western Australia’ website for information regarding travelling in the Outback. Permits may need to be arranged in advance to enter into some areas which are on private property.
Trail Contact
National Trust of WA
Tel: +61 (0)8 9321 6088
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Web: http://www.goldenpipeline.com.au
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Mundaring Weir
Trail KML Download
Trail Start
Starting Point
Mundaring Weir, 34km (45 minutes) from Perth if travelling west to east; or at Mount Charlotte on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie if travelling east to west
Geo location
-31.959439, 116.162449-
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