Balladonia Track
Submitted: Monday, Nov 21, 2022 at 23:52
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Is the Balladonia track open? We wish to travel from
Esperance to the
Balladonia roadhouse via Cape Arid. A traumatic experience in the past has discouraged us from going to
Israelite Bay.
We are hoping to travel there in the next few days.
Any information would be appreciated.
Reply By: Phil B (WA) - Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 at 07:09
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 at 07:09
Balladonia Road is closed at the moment.
Go here and scroll down.
Road Conditions - Shire of Dundas
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Follow Up By: equinox - Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 at 15:22
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 at 15:22
Hi Phil
Esperance Shire is to the south and the road is open to local traffic.
See Here
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Reply By: Zippo - Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 at 12:23
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 at 12:23
Some may dispute this, but I have been advised by reputable local (
Norseman) sources that it will remain closed (aka permanently) as the DS shire want to avoid tourist traffic bypassing the town and its businesses, and have no interest in ecouraging that by rehabilitating the track after the fire damage.
(we always use the
Hyden-
Norseman Road and so do visit/stay there ...).
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Follow Up By: Gary T7 - Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 at 14:43
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 at 14:43
Why would you want people to use this track when you have a vested interest in fuel stations /Hotel/motels in Norsman and Balladonia
Just looked up ABN
Balladonia
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Follow Up By: Zippo - Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 at 16:54
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 at 16:54
Gary, yep they are looking after their key rate-paying businesses. Balla RH is of course in DS shire, but they get the business either way.
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Reply By: Member - pedro1 - Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 at 14:25
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 at 14:25
Do a search, this is asked multiply times - same answer Closed as
Norseman Shire want your business
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