The Len Beadell Tree on the Gunbarrel Highway- Photo: Tourism WA, with thanks to Tourism Western Australia.
Gunbarrel Highway
Wash-outs, rough corrugations, sand, stone and floodplains are typical elements of the terrain to be covered on the Gunbarrel. Be prepared: carry all water, spares and food. Conditions vary depending on weather, traffic volume and how long since a grader has passed. Trailers suffer on this track. Caravans are not advised.
· Best travelled: April to October.
· Start and Finish point: Wiluna – Warburton.
· Total distance: 826km.
· Approx time to cover: 2 to 3 days.
· Longest distance between fuel supplies: Carnegie to Warburton (485).
· Availability of other supplies: Wiluna, Carnegie, Warburton.
· Rating: Hard.
· Permits required and contacts:
o Ngaanyatjarraku Council: ph (08) 8950 1711
o Wiluna Police: ph (08) 9981 7024
o Road Conditions: ph 1800 013 314
o Carnegie Homestead: ph (08) 9981 2991
o Warburton Roadhouse: ph (08) 8956 7656
With thanks to 4x4 Australia Magazine
