From Perth or the Hills
The town of Wundowie is situated 3 km north of
Great Eastern Highway, with Hawke Avenue its main entrance. The road passes
over the Mundaring-Kalgoorlie Golden Pipeline and the railway reserve Heritage
Track. El Caballo Retreat and Roadhouse (within the Wundowie boundary)
is an assuring landmark indicating that there is still a few more kilometres
to go before reaching the clearly signed turn-off.
A more picturesque drive with views of both the
local farming community and State Nature Reserves meanders from the Chidlow
turn-off at Great Eastern Highway along the Old Northam Road, through the
historic town of Wooroloo (Government Rd) until reaching the outer edge
of Wundowie (along Werribee Rd). The continuous drive with its three name
changes terminates alongside the Wundowie Foundry with the Retorts, the
remnants of the original Wundowie Charcoal Iron & Steel clearly in
sight. Turn left into Hawke Ave and you enter the tiny town of Wundowie.
From Toodyay direction:
From Toodyay Road turn left into Bailup Rd and
follow the winding narrow bitumen alongside farming properties. Watch out
for oncoming vehicles as you will need to move over to allow room for both
vehicles to pass safely. Turn left into Burma road and enjoy a pleasant
drive through farms and State Reserves. Burma Road widens considerably
the closer you get to Wundowie. Note the Wundowie Go-Kart Track on your
right, and the turn-off to the Golf Course on your left as you begin to
slow down for your arrival at the western end of the town.
An alternative drive for more adventurous travellers
from Toodyay is via Fernie Road - a gravel/dirt road not easily found
except by locals. Not recommended for your first visit.
From Northam:
Drive through Clackline and Bakers Hill before
you reach the clearly signed turn-off to Wundowie. The town of Wundowie
is situated 3 km north to the right of Great Eastern Highway, with Hawke
Avenue its main entrance. The road passes over the Mundaring-Kalgoorlie
Golden Pipeline and the railway reserve Heritage Track. If you reach
El Caballo Retreat and Roadhouse you've missed the turn-off!
