Roads
The Wheatbelt has a good network of primary and secondary sealed roads to and from most towns. There is also a network of unsealed well maintained roads. These can be slippery when wet and dusty when dry. The road conditions should be taken into consideration when driving on these roads.
Many road verges in the Wheatbelt are wildlife and wildflower corridors. Driving at a moderate pace will allow you to fully appreciate the rolling vistas and attractive verges. You may be fortunate enough to see kangaroos, echidnas, large lizards, snakes and mallee fowl on roadways within the Wheatbelt.
Large trucks and farm machinery can be found on many Wheatbelt roads particularly at harvest and seeding time. Take care at the many cross roads and rail crossings in the region. Trains have an irregular timetable and many rail crossings do not have stop lights . Many crossroads do not have stop or give way signage so exercise caution when approaching these.
Also be on the look out for farmers taking stock across roadways and for the local wildlife.
Routes and Trails
From Perth
Consider taking the Pioneer Pathway or Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail. Or consider The Open Wheatbelt- Pathways to Wave Rock route via York through Quairading , Bruce Rock and Narembeen.
From the North
Check out Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills and along the Pioneer Pathway from Goomalling. Or link up with the Granite Loop to enjoy the north eastern section of the region.
From the South
Branch off from Narrogin or Wagin to visit Wave Rock at Hyden and extend your trip further north to join up with the Trails described above.
From the East
If you have time and don’t mind unsealed roads try the Granite Woodlands trail from Norseman to Hyden. Or depart from Kalgoorlie following the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail to the West.
