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The Old Stock Route Trail

The Old Stock Route Trail starts in Mullewa - 100kms east of Geraldton. +5 Gallery
2WD
Trail difficulty
Access to some sites along the trail is rough.
  • Length 102km
  • Est. time Half day
  • Return

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The Old Stock Route Trail commences at the tourist pull-off bay on the Geraldton-Mount Magnet Road, Mullewa.  The trail is a 102km (return) drive which retraces a portion of Stock Route (No. 9701).  It includes some gravel tracks.

Features include three of the original Government wells, two natural rockholes, a nature reserve, seasonal wildflowers and ancient river beds.  

Travelled at a leisurely pace it offers a half-day excursion with opportunities for picnicking and rock-climbing.  In 1866 E.T. Hooley had pioneered this pathway through to the north.  By the late 1890s this route was in full use as Government well-sinkers established reliable wells.  In 1905 the entire network of northern and eastern stock routes became gazetted as A Class Reserves.

Please be mindful of wildlife, take rubbish with you and observe fire restrictions.

The City of Greater Geraldton respectfully acknowledges the Southern Yamatji Peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Peoples of this land.

Mullewa District Office, City of Greater Geraldton

(08) 9956 6643

Geraldton Visitor Centre

(08) 9956 6670

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Time / Duration

3-4 hours

Length

102km return

Trail Access

Road (2WD) to Mullewa

Trail Start

Tourist pull-off bay, Geraldton-Mount Magnet Road, Mullewa which is 472km (5 hours) north of Perth, or 100km east of Geraldton

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Trail End

Greenough River Crossing, Carnarvon-Mullewa Road, north of Mullewa

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When to go

July to October

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Additional information

Access to some sites along the trail is rough.

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Hazards & Warnings

Take into account weather conditions, Road may be closed due to flooding. Check conditions before travelling.

Facilities

There are no facilities along the trail. The country is rough and quite rugged. Public toilets, visitor information, public phone, fuel and other supplies available at start of trail from Mullewa.

  • Camping
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • Visitor Information Centre
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Important weather note for this trail.

Due to this trail spanning multiple regions, we recommend use of your own weather app for localised information, or visiting bom.gov.au for accurate updates.

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