Road closures: All gravel roads and river crossings have now been reopened after the rain event in April 2025. Local roads Local roads are those roads which are owned and managed by the Shire of Ravensthorpe, many of which are unsealed. Local roads can be closed due to fire, maintenance or if they have been affected by weather. For example, Mason Bay Road (right) was recently closed due to water over the road. These road closures are determined by the Shire of Ravensthorpe's Chief Executive Officer or their delegate. Major highways such as the South Coast Highway that pass through the town of Ravensthorpe can also be closed due to fire, maintenance or if they have been affected by extreme weather conditions such as flooding. These roads are controlled by Main Roads of WA. For more information on Main Roads in the Shire of Ravensthorpe please see the Main Roads Western Australia website. Road info SMS service If you would like to be added to our SMS line to receive all road closure information to your mobile please contact us: Phone 08 9839 0000 or email shire@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au
There are a number of access points to enter the National Parks in the Shire of Ravensthorpe. You can read more information on Fitzgerald River National Park Road Condition Access here. These roads can be closed regularly due to fire, maintenance, environmental concerns, but the most common reason for closure is high rainfall. For the most recent update, please visit the Latest Road Condition Report. This information can change daily and you will need to contact them directly to find out the latest information. For more information contact DBCA park rangers on: Senior Ranger, Quiss Rd Jerramungup on (08) 9835 5043 Eastern side (East Mt Barren) Hopetoun on (08) 9838 3060 Western side (Murray Rd) on (08) 9837 1022
Main Roads WA The Main Roads Travel Map is a great resource for residents, tourists and commercial road users travelling on Western Australia's vast road network. The Travel Map contains live, up to date information on road conditions, closures and other incidents that may impact road users.