TRAVEL PLANNER

THE majority of time following Rabbit Proof Fence number two will be spent on graded and well-maintained gravel roads. At times you have to be a detective to stay in contact with the fence, but that’s part of the fun. In other places it’s well sign-posted.

FUEL & SUPPLIES There is no drama in this regard, as sizeable country towns are never too far away from the route. We topped off every morning to be safe. If you shop at the IGA in Yalgoo make sure you say hi to Raul and Ivonne for us. Note: once away from the metro area, Telstra is the only phone network that consistently works.

GETTING THERE We started from Perth because that’s where we collected our Patrol, but if you’re coming from the east or north there are plenty of alternative places to pick up the fence. Remember, we only followed fence two, but you could follow one or three.

TRAVEL DISTANCES Rabbit Proof Fence number two is more than 1100km long, but we’re not talking about severe off-roading here. You won’t be able to follow all of it, as the working sections are off-limits to the public and other sections have been resumed as farmland. This gives you the opportunity to explore interesting places like the Big Bell ghost town near Cue.

MAPS The quality of mapping of the Rabbit Proof Fence varies enormously. We ended up buying plenty of different maps along the route – even then we had to wing it a bit.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL Late spring through to early autumn.

RESTRICTIONS AND PERMITS Working sections of the fence are off-limits to the public, although you can apply for a permit. We got knocked back.