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Breakaways Trail, Wooleen Station Breakaways Trail, Wooleen Station

Bush Walk

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Trail Running, Gravel
 in Golden Outback

  • 1-3 hours
  • 18.7 km
    • Bush Walk Class 3

      Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

    • Mountain Bike Moderate

      Recommended for moderate intermediate riders with some technical mountain biking experience. Typically narrow trails with loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Riders will encounter obstacles and technical trail features.

Complete the stunning ‘Breakaways Trail’ by walking or riding through the mulga shrublands before heading up atop a rim of breakaway rocks. Admire the view before passing some granite outcropping and looping back to the end of the airstrip. Check at the homestead for directions/conditions.

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The Breakaways Trail is a 10km (or 20km) hike or mountain bike ride on Wooleen Station in the Shire of Murchison.

The outback trail traverses many different land types and takes in some stunning views across the station. Travel through Mulga shrublands before heading up atop a rim of breakaway rocks. Admire the view before passing some granite outcropping and looping back to the end of the airstrip.

Check-in at the homestead before departure to ensure the track condition is suitable. If you choose to cycle/hike from the homestead then this is a 20km loop trail.

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Wooleen Station

Covering half a million acres of picturesque outback, Wooleen Station is a cattle station that is playing a leading role in preserving and sustaining the unique ecology of the region.

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Time / Duration

1.5 hours

Length

18.7km loop, with an option to start half way and halve to 10km if you depart from the large airstrip

Trail Start

Wooleen Reception and Cafe, Twin Peaks-Wooleen Rd, Murchison,660km (8 hours) north of Perth

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Trail End

This trail can finish at the Wooleen Reception and Cafe or the end of the RFDS airstrip

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Bush Walk

Class 3

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Mountain Bike

Moderate

Recommended for moderate intermediate riders with some technical mountain biking experience. Typically narrow trails with loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Riders will encounter obstacles and technical trail features.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

What To Pack

Hazards & Warnings

Summer temperatures are extreme and the track is closed from November to March each year. Always check-in at the homestead for current track conditions.

Safety

Bring a hat, water bottle/ reservoir, hiking boots, suncream, and PLB device. Use the log book located at the end of the large airstrip.

Facilities

Wooleen Station operates a nature-based station stay in the Shire of Murchison. Various accommodation and camping options are available to guests.
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area

Best time of year

April to September

Fees

Free of charge for Wooleen Station guests otherwise a daily property fee of $25 per car applies

Trail Access

Road - To Wooleen Station Stay - 4WD recommended due to gravel roads.

Prohibited Items

No firearms or motorbikes

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