WA South Coast Road Conditions
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 WA South Coast Weather & Climate

Closest Weather Station

Albany at 15:00 28 Aug WST
Distance from Albany 0.61km SW
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
16.2°C 11.2°C 77% 12.2°C -hPa 0.0mm WSW 30km/h
16knots		 -km/h
-knots

Closest Climatic Station

Albany
Distance from Albany 0.61km SW
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 22.822.922.220.8 18.516.515.716.2 17.218.420.321.9
Mean Min. °C 15.015.414.612.7 10.69.08.18.3 9.210.312.313.9
Mean Rain mm 23.723.138.668.9 118.7132.5143.6126.6 101.179.643.529.4

 Cape Arid National Park
In Cape Arid National Park, all roads, campgrounds and facilities are open, with the exception of Thomas River Campground, Len Otte Nature Trail and Boolenup Walk, which will remain closed until further notice.



Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Balladonia Track from Fisheries Rd to Parmango Rd Unknown Rough 4x4 track that goes past Mt Ragged. Southern part of this track has soft sand, clay sections that hold water for a long time and 10km of limestone rock. Impassable when wet.
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:14 AM
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Dolphin Cove Road Open
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:14 AM
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Fisheries Road to Israelite Bay Caution 4x4 track. From edge of farmland to Israelite Bay 62km. Soft sand and clay sections that hold water for a long time make this track a difficult track to travel.
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:14 AM
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Gora Track Unknown Clay sections, limestone rocks and a few lakes near Israelite Bay make this 4x4 track difficult when wet.
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:14 AM
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Parmango Road Caution From Condingup to Balladonia is OPEN.
CAUTION: From Balladonia to Deralinya Homestead is rough and cut up. The southern end is very rocky and has many bulldust potholes near Nanambinia station.
There is a dangerous Rock hole just south of the old Deralinya H/S on the Parmango road. Several vehicles have rolled over on this hazardous section of the road.
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:14 AM
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Poison Creek RdOpen 4WD Closed to 2 WD till further notice
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:14 AM
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Tagon Beach 4x4 Track Open 4WD Soft sandy section and track goes along creek near coast.
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:14 AM
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Telegraph Track Unknown Narrow 4x4 track, follows old Telegraph Line passing through low lying areas and lakes.
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:14 AM
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Thomas Fishery Track Open 4WD Narrow sandy 4x4 track leading to small bay and campsite. Can become water logged.
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:14 AM
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Thomas River RoadClosed The roads into Thomas River in Cape Arid National Park have been closed due to the current re-sheeting of unsealed roads which were affected by storm damage some time ago.

The situation will be monitored by DEC and reopened when conditions improve and safe unsealed road access can be provided.

For further information please contact the DEC Esperance office on (08) 9083 2106 or the Cape Arid National Park Ranger on (08) 9075 0055.

Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:14 AM
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 Cape Le Grand national Park
Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Rossiter RoadOpen 4WD
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:24 AM
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 Fitzgerald River National Park
PLEASE NOTE
- Caravans are not permitted due to narrow and corrugated roads.
- Due to storms the park is currently closed - awaiting updates from ranger.
- Conditions rapidly change in this area, travel times can be slow, to avoid disapointment please call ahead
- For more information. please phone the Jacup Ranger Station (08) 9835 5043, East Mt. Barren Ranger Station (08) 9838 3060, or the Murray Road Ranger Station (08) 9837 1022.
Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Fitzgerald Inlet Track (4WD)Unknown Inlet extremely treacherous. Access will be denied until remedial action is carried out on track and associated creek and river crossings.
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:26 AM
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Hamersley Drive (2WD) Open Some corrugations
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:26 AM
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Moir Track (4WD) Open
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:26 AM
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Pabelup Drive (2WD)Caution
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:26 AM
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Pitchie Ritchie Track (4WD) Open
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:26 AM
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Point Ann Road (2WD)Unknown
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:26 AM
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Quaalup South Road (4WD) Open Access to Quaalup homestead is via Shire Roads check with Jerramungup Shire for latest condition report.
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:26 AM
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Quoin Head Track (4WD) Unknown
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:26 AM
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Twertup Track (4WD) Open
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:26 AM
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 Holland Track
Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Broomehill to Hyden Open
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:28 AM
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Hyden - CoolgardieCaution
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:28 AM
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 Porongurup National Park
Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Porongurup National ParkOpen
For further information please contact DEC Albany office on (08) 9842 4500.

Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:30 AM
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 South Coast Highway
SOUTH COAST HWY UPDATE
The full length of South Coast Highway is open to all traffic.
Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
South Coast Highway Open SOUTH COAST HWY UPDATE
The full length of South Coast Highway is open to all traffic.
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:31 AM
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 South Western Highway
Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
South Western HighwayOpen
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:32 AM
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 Stokes National Park
Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Stokes Inlet RoadOpen

Any enquiries can be made at the DEC Esperance District Office on 90 832100.

Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:34 AM
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Stokes National ParkOpen Areas NOT accessed by Stokes Inlet Road are Open
Updated: 18/08/2008 8:54:34 AM
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