Captain Fawcett Memorial 4x4 Track

This was the first trip after the suspension upgrade on Calimero. I was looking for a track with an easy to medium level of difficulty, not too long so that it can be done in a day. I was also looking for variety of terrain and surface to see how the new suspension setup works and feels.

Captain Fawcett Commemorative 4x4 Track ticked all boxes as an one-day drive from Perth.

Captain Fawcett Memorial Track Map

The first stop was near Dwellingup at Banksiadale Lake Dam.

 

A very clean and well maintained rest area with tables and clean toilets.

Few kilometres down to Nanga road there was a turn off on the left with a post that marks the official start of the track.

The first few kilometres the track is well maintained and could be done in 2WD.

Remains of the old Long Gully Rail bridge.

A nice flat area on side of Murray River. The access is quite steep and 4WD is required to get back on the track.
 

 
The scenery was very nice through local woodland (Dwellingup State Forest).

The track at times become quite narrow and overgrown so some paint scratches were imminent.

The 4WD track actually finished at the old timber factory. From there, there is a well graded road for next 5km or so and after that a sealed road all the way up to Quindanning.

The track (albeit sealed) goes under what it is believed to be one of the longest belt conveyors in the world. It carries bauxite for 52 km from its mines to the refinery in Worsley.

Made the last stop in Boddington before heading back to Perth.

FJ Cruiser Club Australia - WA Chapter Monthly Meeting, Bob's Hill, Harvey

The biggest turnout and probably FJC Club Australia record so far with 13 Toyota FJ Cruisers lined up for the February's FJC Club Australia WA chapter's monthly run. A local 4WD popular area in Harvey's hills was chosen as this month destination. The weather was perfect and the biggest club's meeting so far was a real success.
The tracks were nice mix of everything from steep ascents, descents, ruts to water/log crossing so  something to keep everyone entertained.

It could be said that suspension is well sorted out when kids fall asleep while 4WD-ing.

A break for lunch somewhere in Harris River State Forest.

 

We stopped on a steep section for a bit of play in ruts.

 

Log crossing was an additional fun factor.