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Experience Western Australia’s dramatic NORTH WEST OUTBACK North West with the Warlu Way Drive Trail. DRIVE TRAIL SAFETY & TRAVEL TIPS BusH FIRES: Due to the sheer isolation of the Northwest, it is possible for bush fires to rage for several days before it is The Warlu Way experience promises to offer an adventure noticed and brought under control. The lighting of fires is that will change you forever. Careful planning and extremely dangerous, care should be taken at all times and a consideration of the extreme conditions that make the North campfire should never be left unattended. WARLU West of Western Australia extraordinary will ensure these experiences are dramatic for all the right reasons. WANDERING ANIMals & STOCK: Many stations From sun up to sun and farms are unfenced and it’s not uncommon to encounter Some roads may need a permit before commencing your wandering stock and wildlife, serious accidents can occur due down, 2480km of natural drive – check with the Visitor Centre before embarking to collisions with kangaroos, cows and various other animals. on your journey. heritage to explore. Take particular care when travelling at dawn and dusk as ROAD SAFETY: It’s essential to carefully plan your trip these are the most dangerous times. Slow down, keep a before hitting the road beginning by purchasing a detailed lookout, and if possible, avoid driving at night. road map. As many of the towns are remote, if you find yourself in trouble, assistance could be many hours away. Be aware of TIDES: Australia’s North West has the second largest the limits of your vehicle and take your time while travelling. tidal range in the world. Tidal water can move very quickly, Driver fatigue is responsible for many accidents, so take catching you and your boat or vehicle unaware – so if you are breaks, enjoy the experience and don’t try to cover too much undertaking any activity by the water, be aware of local tidal distance at a time. Make certain you advise a reliable contact movements. Check with your local Visitor Centre. of your intended destination and estimated return date, being sure to let them know when you have returned. HEalTHY TravELLING: Unfortunately, some travellers have their holiday cut short due to illness or accident. VEHICLES: It’s essential that your vehicle is thoroughly If you take prescribed medication ensure you don’t run checked before you depart. Not only is it dangerous to out and make sure you have a script renewal from your WAY break down in the outback, it can be very expensive! doctor. When travelling to remote areas always carry Keep in mind as well that many areas are accessible only by adequate supplies of water and a comprehensive first aid four wheel drives and towing of caravans is not recommended. kit. Mosquitoes can carry diseases such as encephalitis A comprehensive tool kit, water, at least 2 spare tyres and spare and Ross River fever, use appropriate insect repellents and parts should be kept as standard – along with the knowledge of cover arms and legs with loose clothing particularly at dawn how to use them! and dusk. ROAD ClOsurES: During the summer period (November to April) sealed and unsealed roads can be open for travel one day and completely flooded the next. Authorities provide road updates and weather warnings accordingly to assist travellers. Regardless of your vehicle, do not attempt to traverse roads that have been closed by the authorities under any condition. Not only do you put your own safety at risk, you also put at risk those who come to assist you. Forget 5 Star dining! ROAD TraINS: Road trains are a unique part of travelling Try many millions of in Northern Australia. Extra caution is advised when over-taking star dining at your favourite road trains that can be more than 50 metres in length. On unsealed roads dust can be kicked up completing obscuring campsite along the Warlu Way vision and throwing stones – the only time to overtake is when WESTERN AUSTRALIA you can clearly see ahead. www.warluway.com.au THE LAND. THE CULTURE. THE JOURNEY. Cape Baskerville 34 Approximate Driving Distances– Warlu Way Route Broome Exmouth to Coral Bay return 310 Exmouth to Milyering return 80 INDIAN Exmouth to Nanutarra Roadhouse 286 VISITOR CENTRES Nanutarra Roadhouse to Paraburdoo 275 Paraburdoo to Tom Price 79 OCEAN PORT HEDLAND BROOME Av. daily temperature range ( o ) o Tom Price to Karijini National Park 97 C 1 Av. daily temperature range ( C ) 40– 40– KARRATHA NEWMAN 35– Port Smith Karijini National Park to Caravan Park 35– Millstream Chichester National Park 314 30– 30– Karratha Road Fortescue Avenue 25– 285 25– Millstream Chichester National Park to Karratha 142 20– 20– KARRATHA WA 6714 NEWMAN WA 6753 Warlu Way y Karratha to Roebourne 40 15– 15– Optional side trip 10– 10– Tel: (08) 9144 4600 Tel: (08) 9175 2888 Roebourne to Port Hedland 202 5– 5– 0– Highwa 0– Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Port Hedland to Marble Bar Turn Off 50 Av. monthly rainfall (mm) Sealed roads Av. monthly rainfall (mm) Marble Bar Turn Off to Eighty Mile Beach 200 250– ern 250– Web: www.pilbaracoast.com Web: www.newman-wa.org 200– Unsealed road Eighty Mile Beach to Broome 380 200– 150– 150– 100– 100– Additional Routes 50– Eighty Mile Beach reat North G 50– PORT HEDLAND TOM PRICE Marine Park 0– Nanutarra R/H to Onslow return 252 I I I I I I I I I I I I I Eighty Mile Beach 0–I I I I I I I I I I I I I J F M A M J J A S O N D National Park Karijini NP VC to Newman VC return 400 Caravan Park Sandfire Roadhouse J F M A M J J A S O N D 13 Wedge Street Central Road 1 Roebourne VC to Cossack return 32 Cape Keraudren PORT HEDLAND WA 6721 TOM PRICE WA 6751 Major Warlu Way town 139 Marble Bar T/Off to Marble Bar return 304 GREAT Minor town Tel: (08) 9173 1711 Tel: (08) 9188 1112 Pardoo Roadhouse SANDY Airport Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] INDIAN DESERT Port Hedland 103 Web: www.tompricewa.com.au OCEAN ROEBOURNE 60 De THE BURRUP Gr The approximate distance of the Warlu Way is 42 ey R Old Gaol ONSLOW EXMOUTH PENINSULA Av. daily temperature range ( o ) 2,500 kms however this does depend on the route C Pt Samson Great North Queen Street” Second Avenue 40– THE DAMPIER 153 you take and where you decide to start and finish. 35– Cossack 159 ARCHIPELAGO Karratha ROEBOURNE WA 6718 ONSLOW WA 6710 30– 11 Roebourne Always check distances before embarking on your 25– Dampier 6 20– 27 33 Whim Creek Marble Bar Tel: (08) 9182 1060 Tel: (08) 9184 6644 9 ern journey with the local Visitor Centre or Main Roads. 15– 10– Barrow Island Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 5– 179 MILLSTREAM-CHICHESTER 0– 141 Highway Av. monthly rainfall (mm) NATIONAL PARK 219 250– 138 BROOME 200– Fortescue Roadhouse CHICHESTER 150– Roebour 18 Broome Road 100– 28 Robe Fortes ne RANG Nullagine 50– cue R – Coastal Highway Wi 95 BROOME WA 6725 Millstream t E 0–I I I I I I I I I I I I I f tenoom Rd l R 47 J F M A M J J A S O N D Mackerel Islands Homestead u Pannawonica 79 Tel: 1800 883 777 G Onslow Visitors Centre 1 Email: [email protected] h 77 22 t West H 136 North West Cape u h A Auski Tourist Village o M BusH SurvIval TIPS Web: www.broomevisitorcentre.com.au 52 Nort E 65 65 Munjina m 82 R x S L Milyering Visitor Centre E E Y 32 39 35 Before you “go bush”, remember to; Exmouth R A EXMOUTH CAPE RANGE NATIONAL PARK 34 Nanutarra N 40 30 40 Mu G E • Let someone know your destination, schedule Murat Road njina Learmonth Nanutarra 90 Tom Price10 and any changes to these. Roadhouse Road EXMOUTH WA 52 136 162 Defence Reserve KARIJINI • Carry extra food and water Burkett R 71 Tel: 1800 287 328 115 180 NATIONAL PARK Newman • Carry a signal device, such as a flare or mirror Email: [email protected] 79 oad 1 Paraburdoo NEWMAN 51 o Av. daily temperature range ( C ) • Make sure you know how to use 4WD Web: www.exmouthwa.com.au NINGALOO MARINE PARK 40– 35– • Plan your route and take maps Highway 30– Coral Bay 109 Ashburton R 25– • If possible, carry some type of communication 12 20– LITTLE 15– equipmentSANDY 79 10– Printed by Scott Print – A Green Stamp and ISO 14001 accredited Coastal 5– Highway If you becomeDESER stuck; T business. t 0– s Av. monthly rainfall (mm) Scott Print is the first and only West Australian printing company to We 250– n • Always stay with your vehicle Minilya Roadhouse PILBARA 200– have an Environmental Management System accredited to ISO 14001 150– standards, and is also the first West Australian printing company to Lake 95 • Conserve yourE food and water 100– Norther receive Level 3 Green Stamp accreditation. G Macleod 50– North North • Park so youN can be seen 1 0–I I I I I I I I I I I I I A J F M A M J J A S O N D R Great N O V R A R N C A Carnarvon Experience Western Australia’s dramatic NORTH WEST OUTBACK North West with the Warlu Way Drive Trail.