4WDriving

4WDriving through water! Travelling in the Outback, courtesy of John Denman

Discover the outback the ‘Aussie’ way in Australia’s Golden Outback. 4WDriving provides travellers with the true outback experience; filled with adventure, Aboriginal native encounters, gold rush pioneer discoveries, and visits to traditional colonial settlements. 

Endless skyline and dramatic landscape are what outback dreams are made of. 4WDriving allows access to remote sanctuaries that would be otherwise inaccessible by car or 2WD. In the outback driving is no longer a means to an end; but rather an adventure. Let your 4WD take you off the beaten track and journey into the heart of the Golden Outback to experience something uniquely magical; pitch a swag and camp under the stars. Experience the true outback lifestyle on your 4WDriving adventure.

 

The Golden Outback offers a myriad of 4WD trails for enthusiastic visitors. Boasting history, heritage, beauty, and serenity; these drive trails are the perfect opportunity to escape, relax, and reconnect with nature. The main drive trails in the Golden Outback include; the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail; the Golden Quest Discovery Trail; Pioneers Pathway; and Granite and Woodlands Discovery Trail.

 

The Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail is a trail embodied by history and culture. Trail follows the captivating journey of the Golden Pipeline and its creator, CY O’Connor. This stunning piece of Western Australia’s heritage is stretched over 560 kilometres.

 

The Golden Quest Discovery Trail explores the gold rush era. Travellers are set to embark on their own ‘quest for gold’; a truly amazing adventure. The adventure trail is a spectacular 965 kilometres in length.

 

Pioneers Pathway is an exciting alternative to the Great Eastern Highway Route. Discover the traditional wheat belt farmland region. Pioneers Pathway is the perfect weekend 4WD getaway.

 

Granite and Woodlands Discovery Trail is a magnificent trail for all those interested in exploring the many natural and cultural wonders the Golden Outback has to offer. The trail boasts over 16 fantastic natural and cultural attractions; one of which is the world renowned Wave Rock.

 

For more information on these fantastic trails visit the Australia’s Golden Outback – Self Drive Trails page.

 

4WDriving is the most enchanting and adventurous way to explore the great state of Western Australia. For more information on 4WDriving visit the 4WD Hints and Tips page.

Highlights
Best Western Hospitality Inn Kalgoorlie - Entrance
Best Western Hospitality Inn Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie has a rich history steeped in the romance, hard times and booming success of the Gold Mining Industry.  more


Cattle Pool, image courtesy fo Len Zell
Nallan Station

Experience warm hospitality and delicious homestyle cooking on this outback working cattle and sheep station. A ideal base to see historic Cue, Walga Rock, Aboriginal drawings, beautiful wildflowers, birdlife and wildlife.  more


London Bridge, image courtesy fo Len Zell
Gunbarrel Laager Travellers Rest

Experience the friendly atmosphere and wonderful starlit nights on the 200 hectare Gunbarrel Grapes property. The vineyard is ideally situated for travellers planning to undertake the Canning Stock Route to Halls Creek, or the Gunbarrel Highway to Alice Springs.    more


Cape Le Grand
Aussie Bight Expeditions

Let Aussie Bight Expeditions take you to places you never thought you could get to - to attractions not yet on the main tourist brochures - and you'll travel all the way in first class airconditioned comfort.  more


Esperance Eco Discovery Tours
Esperance Eco-Discovery Tours

Discover a land of untamed beauty combining breathtaking beach drives, exhilarating coastal walks and hidden bushland.  more


Inside Australia Statues on Lake Ballard
Menzies Town Hall

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Gascoyne Junction, image courtesy fo Len Zell
Gascoyne Murchison Outback Pathways

Western Australia has some unique self drive trails that you will find interesting and rewarding. The Gascoyne Murchison Outback Pathways Guidebook paints a colourful picture of the region – its history, nature and its charismatic characters. The 178-page full colour guidebook follows the paths of three self-drive trails through the Gascoyne-Murchison – the Wool Wagon Pathway, Miners Pathway and the Kingsford Smith Mail Run.     more


Take care when driving on unsealed roads
Yilgarn History Museum

Museum is housed in the old courthouse and displays the history of the Yilgarn Shire. This is a museum where agriculture meets gold, with a collection of artefacts, records and memorabilia from both the agriculture and mining industries.  more


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