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Captain Fawcett Track, Dwellingup to Quindanning

4WD
Trail difficulty
Difficult
Trail difficulty

Low Range 4WD vehicles required with standard clearance. 4WD experience or training required.

  • Length 105km
  • Est. time Full day
  • One-way
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This 105km 4WD track starts from Nanga Mill in Lane Poole Reserve, Dwellingup and ends at Harvey-Quindanning Road, west of the historic Quindanning Hotel. It is for day use only and takes around four hours to complete. The track is currently rated 'difficult' - suitable for medium to high clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain tyres, for drivers with reasonable experience or 4WD training, travelling in groups of vehicles.

Much of it runs along old rail embankments, where trains once hauled timber from the forests. There are picnic places along the way but no campsites. The track is not designated as one way and is wide enough in places for cautious passing.

The track has been adopted by the Armadale Four Wheel Drive Club.

This trail is part of the following destinations:

Visit Dwellingup

Dwellingup is an invigorating haven for the wild at heart. Just over an hour from Perth, this forest-framed town is surrounded by fresh air, flowing rivers and endless green spaces....

Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre

(08) 9538 1108

National Parks

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  • Armadale 4WD Club

    A family orientated 4WD club that runs Trips and Activities throughout the year. Club members have adopted the Captain Fawcett Track.

  • Western Shield Baiting Locations

    View the 1080 poison risk areas in Western Australia.

  • Destination Perth

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Time / Duration

4 hours

Length

105km

Trail Access

Car 4WD

Trail Start

Dawn Creek Rd & Nanga Rd, Lane Poole Reserve, Dwellingup. 120km (1.5hours) south of Perth.

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Trail End

Harevy-Quindanning Road

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When to go

Spring, Summer & Autumn. Often closed during Winter.

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4WD

More Difficult

Low Range 4WD vehicles required with standard clearance. 4WD experience or training required.

What To Pack

Hazards & Warnings

Keeping your dog safe. Dogs are allowed in the recreation area of Lane Poole Reserve but must be kept in control and on a leash at all times. The department conducts baiting with 1080 poison as part of its Western Shield animal conservation program in Lane Poole Reserve.

Prohibited items

No fires 

Facilities

  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
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Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 5.88km/h W

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4 trail goers have rated this trail as 3.5 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Sue van Deuren

Reviewed 8 Jul 2019, 12:22pm

Did this trail yesterday, not a lot of water around, was pretty easy the whole way, definitely needs a bit of clearance in some areas
Peter Ruecroft

Reviewed 18 Feb 2018, 11:12am

Does anyone know if the bridge has been repaired on the Fawcett track yet?
Pete E

Reviewed 5 Oct 2017, 6:28pm

Here's some more links...
PDF Information map... https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/modjula-ap-southeast-2/dwellingupwa/1MDxkoMW68E.pdf
Website... https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/fawcett-4wd-track
Website... http://www.dwellingupwa.com.au/maps-trails/captain-fawcett-4wd-track
Forum... http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php?threads/captain-fawcett-track-w-a-after-rain.30957/
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Marco Zecca

Reviewed 20 Nov 2016, 11:53am

Very nice trail, done in November, i.e. in dry conditions.
The first 36 km are the real track, then just gravel road. Very nice sections in the forest next to the Murray River with a few spots where stop and enjoy the landscape.
Not too challenging when mud is not there, just need a bit of clearance (not for AWD vehicles).
Definitely worth to drive in convoy between May and September.

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