Driving from Two Rocks to Wilbinga

It’s been far too long since we last visited Wilbinga, and with the weather looking reasonably good we decided to make a day of it. The plan was to do a bit of 4WDing, fishing and diving.

EDIT: Please note the two rocks 4WD beach access (Dewars beach access track) is no longer permitted; you need to enter from Indian Ocean Drive at Wilbinga Grove (this is the easiest spot) and stay out of the shire of Wanneroo.

This is easily identified as it starts just below Flat Rocks, which can clearly be seen on Google Maps – a giant, flat rock. You’re allowed a tiny bit beyond the Wilbinga Shacks, but don’t drive into the Shire of Wanneroo. You can see the exact maps on their website, if you are keen.

After a short drive (take it easy driving on Dewars; there are lots of tight corners and you’d never be able to react in time if two cars met from opposite directions going quickly) we came to the first dune, which has about 5 different ‘tracks’ to get to the top.

After driving a bit further, you get to some decent sized dunes which are very difficult to make it up without a lot of momentum. Even the big 200 series twin turbo V8 didn’t get up, although it was awfully close!

We spent a while looking for somewhere suitable for diving, and set up. We ended up with 5 crays (all fairly small!), but had a good time diving and exploring the area.

The Bullsbrook fire was completely out of control, and the smoke was unreal. We are truly sorry for any damaged property, and a massive thanks goes to everyone involved in trying to put it out!

About Two Rocks Dewars Track

EDIT: This is now closed, and you must enter Wilbinga via Indian Ocean Drive at Wilbinga Grove, and not go further south than flat rocks, or you enter the shire of Wanneroo, which does not permit beach driving, and is actually quite intolerant towards 4WDing in the shire. They regularly have rangers out fining people who are in the wrong area.

Two Rocks to Wilbinga Beach

The beach from Two Rocks to Wilbinga can be very soft, and has a number of sections that are washed away. Where possible, take the lower track (unless there is plenty of room up the top). I’ve seen too many accidents where people have slid off the top track and either rolled their vehicle, or come very close. We saw a Triton being dragged back to civilisation when we were up there that had gone over.

I’d suggest 15 – 18 PSI is the ideal starting pressure for this beach. If you are struggling, let the tyres down to 12 PSI, and see the difference.

Rubbish

I was fairly impressed to see very little rubbish left behind (asides from a few car bodies, and someone’s filthy rubbish at the end of Wilbinga drive). If you leave rubbish, expect to be photographed and reported by the majority of 4WDers who don’t tolerate this behaviour. You are responsible for keeping this place open; lets look after it.

Overall

For those in the northern suburbs, this is a very popular trip. It’s a bit of a hike for those in the southern suburbs, but still the closest place to Perth where there is decent dune driving and beach driving. It’s a cracker spot, and one that we want to keep open; lets keep it in good condition.

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