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WHERE THE Helena Aurora Range is 100km north of Southern Cross in the Great Western Woodlands. It’s about a sixhour drive from Perth, four hours to Southern Cross and then two hours north to the range. The last hour is on a good dirt road.

WHEN TO GO THE most spectacular time is before the summer heat during spring, when the wildflowers are blooming. Winter and autumn can also be pleasant. Rain in any season can make parts of the track impassable. Enquire about recent and expected local weather conditions.

TRIP STANDARD DURING the drier months the Helena Aurora Range is accessible by 2WD, but 4WD is recommended. High clearance is required to drive up to the ridge of the range.

WHAT TO BRING YOU’LL need to be totally selfsufficient. Take at least one spare tyre, an air compressor and a puncture repair kit.

ACCOMMODATION IT’S all bush camping, with zero facilities.

MAPS - 2837 Bungalbin: 1:100,000 - SH50-12 Edition 3 Jackson: 1:250,000 - More information can be obtained through publications such as Explorer Series’ 4WD Days in the Goldfields of WA or websites such as: helenaaurorarange.com.au