Western Australian Gold

[C. Nyal de Kaye]

I live in Sydney and am looking to go to WA next year. I would appreciate some feedback from people who have visited the WA gold fields please. My problem (perhaps) is that I do not have a 4wd. Some say you don't need one. I would like comments from experienced travellers/prospectors please?

 

[Alan]

You don't need a 4wd for most of southern WA.So long as you have a bit of clearance.
There weren't too many places I couldn't take an XC panal van.

 

[nugget71]

n/t

 

[Jonathan Porter]

Speak to Reed's Prospecting in Perth, they can steer you in the right direction on what is needed and what areas will be accessible for a 2WD vehicle.

Jonathan Porter

 

[nero_design]

I was told by a regular WA prospector that you should SLOW right down on the roads there when using a sedan because the angular rocks on the road there will puncture the tires at the higher speeds. Met a chap last week who took four spare tires and went through all four of them on one trip. Bring more fuel and water than you think you'll actually need.

 

[Old Katz]

What about a good old motor bike? What would you recommend?
Katz


Take time to smell the flowers

 

[Jonathan Porter]

How about a BMW 1200 Adventure!!

And yes I have taken it beeping a few times and found gold too!!

JP

 

[C. Nyal de Kaye]

Thanks for the tip JP - I'll just put it in the boot!