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Explore Helena Aurora Range, Lake Ballard, and the Goldfields (Golden Quest Discovery Trail). 8 Days

May 25, 2026 - June 1, 2026

A$575.00

Join Dave on an 8 day Camping Adventure to the Helena Aurora Range, Baladjie Rock, Lake Ballard and the Goldfields, along the Golden Quest Discovery Trail.

These four diverse regions of WA offer a combination of remote, rugged beauty, tranquility amongst cultural significant landscapes, reflections (and Bronze sculptures!) in vast salt lakes all the way to the horizon, and history dating back the Gold Rush of the late 1800’s.

Sensational views from the top of the Helena Aurora Range over the Greater Woodlands (160 000 Sq km’s of Salmon Gum Trees). 4WD further into the outback, north of the Helena Aurora Ranges to Lake Ballard, a photographer’s paradise, camping next to this huge salt lake. Then into the Goldfields to view the Old Ghost Town of Sons of Gwalia. The mine is still in operation today.

       

This is truely a unique opportunity to explore Helena and Aurora Range which is soon to become our next National Park.  We camp 1x night at Baladjie Rock just North of Merridan on our way to Helena Aurora Range, via Southern Cross. 2x nights camping at Helena Aurora Range. If our participants have a PREFERENCE to travel to Beeringbooding Rock and camp at Elachbutting Rock then we can change the Itinerary to just make Baladjie Rock a sightseeing stop and not a campsite. Discuss this option with David.

Helena and Aurora Range is only 488 km’s East of Perth and part of a rugged, remote, woodlands Landscape. Bring your trekking shoes so we can walk along the ridge and take lots of panoramic pictures of this impressive woodlands. Bring warm clothing and your favourite bottle of wine to enjoy around our cosy campfire. A great place to get away from the crowds and become a totally independent camper. Click on this link to find out more on this little known area of Western Australia.
https://www.helenaaurorarange.com.au/

On our first night camping at Baladjie Rock learn of the Aboriginal cultural significance of this area and trek to the top for a great view over the landscape. You won’t be disappointed!

Merredin is the main Agricultural hub in the Central Wheatbelt, roughly midway between Perth and Kalgoorlie, on Route 94, Great Eastern Highway.  The town’s name is derived from the Aboriginal word “merrit-in” the place of the merrit tree, a eucalypt used to make spears.

Westonia is small, charming, mine town, rich in history, with a terrific Museum and coffee shop. Ideal for a lunch stop on the way to Baladjie Rock.

The Sculptures on Lake Ballard. The artist and Turner Prize winner Antony Gormley installed 51 metal sculptures over an area of 10 square kilometres (4 sq mi) on the bed of the lake. Each sculpture represented a local resident of Menzies, derived from the laser scans of the town’s residents. This Lake is 50Kms long by 20Kms wide offering amazing reflections of these sculptures, all the way to the horizon. Take the opportunity to walk out to the sculptures in what is very shallow salt water, and watch the colour of the lake change over the course of the day. 

Gwalia Ghost Town and Museum. A real gem from the gold mining era is Gwalia Museum, one of the most fascinating places in the Western Australian Northern Goldfields. Its main points of interest include the magnificent Gwalia State Hotel, a large open cut mine, the old miners’ cottages and other commercial buildings, left by residents in December 1963 when the Sons of Gwalia Gold mine closed. A very special attraction is Hoover House, now a guest house, but originally built in 1898 as a home for the mine manager. Herbert Hoover, who commissioned the house was later to become 31st President of the United States of America. Hoover designed the Oregon head-frame, now a landmark at the Museum, it is believed to be the only wooden incline head-frame left in Australia. 

Niagara Dam (our campsite) was Constructed by the Railways Department in 1897 – 1898. The intention was that the dam would provide plentiful fresh water for the locomotives that would soon be steaming along the new railway linking Kalgoorlie with Malcolm. Such a time was not to come, however for over a century this oasis in the wilderness has provided a picnic, swimming and camping spot for visitors and locals alike. The dam took its name from the nearby town of Niagara, which was booming at the time of the dam’s construction.

Rowles Lagoon (our campsite). Located approximately 70 kilometres north of Coolgardie, Rowles Lagoon is a set of semi-permanent lakes measuring almost two-kilometres across, providing watersports enthusiasts with a unique camping experience in the desert.

Karalee Dam (our campsite) is a natural rock formation that was adapted to maximise the catchment, delivery and storage of rainwater which was essential to railway development in the Goldfields region. This spectacular natural reservoir is now a popular picnic spot and was listed on the State’s Register of Heritage Places in 2001. The site includes a large camping ground with fire pits for cooking.

Helena and Aurora Range is a special place in the Greater Western Woodlands –

Your trip from Perth

 

Itinerary 8 days 

Day 1

  • Lunch and fuel stop at Mukinbuddin 
  • Visit Berringbooding Rock
  • Elachbutting Rock, 
  • Casual, easy walk up to peak of Rock before sunset. 
  • Make camp

Day 2

  • Depart for Baladjie Rock 8.30am
  • Easy walk around base of Baladjie Rock
  • Depart 10.30am
  • Lunch and coffee at Westonia Art Gallery. Visit museum
  • Fuel up at Southern Cross
  • Helena Aurora Range via Koolayanobbin mine site
  • Set up campsite at Helena Aurora Range
  • Collect firewood ready for communal cook up over campfire before sunset (5.30pm)

Day 3

  • Camp at Helena Aurora Range
  • Relaxing, easy start to day and organize lunch to take with us on 4WD trip.
  • Depart 10am
  • 4WD and explore Westside of Range, driving to peak with stops at large Gum tree Forrest’s Along the way.
  • Happy hour and nibbles 4.30pm around campfire.

Day 4

  •  Lake Ballard

Day 5

  • Niagara Dam

Day 6

  • Rowles Lagoon

Day 7

  • Karalee

Day 8

  • RETURN PERTH
On payment of the 25% deposit receive a fully comprehensive INFORMATION PACKAGE to help you get organized for this Adventure Camping Tour. This has been put together with over 40 years experience and will include the following via a Google shared link, emailed to you.

  • Itinerary and tour description
  • Camping Information and Checklist sheet to tick off
  • Summary of Hired Equipment sheet to tick off
  • Participant Medical History sheet to complete
  • Information on how to apply for a National Park Pass online
  • Sheet with all the names of the participants, their mobile phone numbers, and Convoy Position
  • Convoy Etiquette
  • Maps of the local area and National parks
  • Any additional day Tours included in the itinerary
  • Redtrack Tours Terms and Conditions to sign
  • Folders full of pictures TITLED :-

                                                                        Camping Equipment & Accessories

                                                                        Communal Cooking and Meal suggestions

                                                                        Hire Eureka Offroad Camper Trailer

                                                                        Pictures of our Tour

                                          

Do you want to be a Passenger in Dave’s New 4WD 200 series Landcruiser?

What it means to be a passenger in Dave’s 200 series Landcruiser whilst on Tour:   

  • Provide comfortable seating with easy views of the surrounding landscape whilst on route.

  • Your Tour leader is with you most of the time to offer help and provide answer to questions whilst on route. Oh! And good humour!

  • Help you with setting up your quick/easy touring tent/mattress when making camp and packing away when departing. See picture below.

  • Cold drinking water and medical kit readily available.

  • Make all camping equipment readily available to you on arrival at campsite -
     - Popup toilet/shower tent
     - Mobile Kitchen, Cooker, fridge, Esky, lighting, water, utensils.

  • Passenger responsible for their own bedding, food, and cooking. However, communal cooking on a few occassions is the way to GO!

  • Passenger’s luggage size not to exceed “the same size as carry on luggage to a airplane” and your food a similar size. To be dropped off to Dave well before the day of departure.

  • Passenger NOT responsible for navigation, car maintenance, or fueling up.

  • Dave invites people to register for one of our Info nights to find out more by clicking here.

Prices per Person in Touring Tent

Bremer Bay, Shark Bay and Helena Aurora Range, 7-8 days tours $2000

Karijini 11 days tour $3000

All 3 to 5 day tours $1290.00

Ningaloo Reef - Ask Dave for a quote for being a passenger in his 4WD for the number of days you require 4-15 days?

50% deposit to confirm booking


Campsite and National Park fees not included.

Station campsite fees are approx. $20/night/person.

Campsite fees to be paid prior to departure.


Make tour passenger bookings by directly contacting Dave on his mobile 0417 912 385. Please leave a message as Dave might be out of range and on a tour.


Hire Camper Trailers are available to passengers and can be towed behind Dave's 4WD. Normal hire camper rates apply.

Please note: To ensure the tour proceeds as planned, we require at least 6 car bookings to be made at least 60 days before the scheduled departure date. Therefore, we highly recommend making your bookings as soon as possible if you’re interested!

Tour Costs - Helena Aurora Range & Lake Ballard

Tour Dates

09/05/2025 to 16/05/2025

Total Tour Cost (per car)

$1150 for 8 days

Campsite Fees

Free camping

50% deposit to book tour
Full payment due 60 days prior departure

$575.00

Secure your participation on this trip by paying the deposit now.

Needing a camper? Hire it from us

If hiring a camper:

Eureka Hire
Cavalier Hire


$1035

$630

Pick up of the Hire Camper

one day before tour start

Number of Days of Hire
One day to pack, one day to clean and return.

9

Hire your camper from us, the people who build, maintain the campers and take you on the tour. 

Do you want to be a Passenger in Dave’s New 4WD 200 series Landcruiser?

What it means to be a passenger in Dave’s 200 series Landcruiser whilst on Tour:   

  • Provide comfortable seating with easy views of the surrounding landscape whilst on route.

  • Your Tour leader is with you most of the time to offer help and provide answer to questions whilst on route. Oh! And good humour!

  • Help you with setting up your quick/easy touring tent/mattress when making camp and packing away when departing. See picture below.

  • Cold drinking water and medical kit readily available.

  • Make all camping equipment readily available to you on arrival at campsite -
     - Popup toilet/shower tent
     - Mobile Kitchen, Cooker, fridge, Esky, lighting, water, utensils.

  • Passenger responsible for their own bedding, food, and cooking. However, communal cooking on a few occassions is the way to GO!

  • Passenger’s luggage size not to exceed “the same size as carry on luggage to a airplane” and your food a similar size. To be dropped off to Dave well before the day of departure.

  • Passenger NOT responsible for navigation, car maintenance, or fueling up.

  • Dave invites people to register for one of our Info nights to find out more by clicking here.

Prices per Person in Touring Tent

Bremer Bay, Shark Bay and Helena Aurora Range, 7-8 days tours $2000

Karijini 11 days tour $3000

All 3 to 5 day tours $1290.00

Ningaloo Reef - Ask Dave for a quote for being a passenger in his 4WD for the number of days you require 4-15 days?

50% deposit to confirm booking


Campsite and National Park fees not included.

Station campsite fees are approx. $20/night/person.

Campsite fees to be paid prior to departure.


Make tour passenger bookings by directly contacting Dave on his mobile 0417 912 385. Please leave a message as Dave might be out of range and on a tour.


Hire Camper Trailers are available to passengers and can be towed behind Dave's 4WD. Normal hire camper rates apply.


Need to hire a Camper Trailer?

We are proud to offer you a great off-road camper trailer at a great price. Head over to Camper Trailers WA and hire your camper trailer now.

Hire a camper trailer

Details

Start:
May 25, 2026
End:
June 1, 2026
50% Deposit per Car:
A$575.00
Tour Category:
Website:
http://redtracktours.com.au

Organiser

David Goulding – RedTrack Eco Adventure Tours
Phone
0461293602
Email
info@redtracktours.com.au
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Venue

Helena Aurora Range
Helena and Aurora RangeWestern AustraliaAustralia

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