Towing in Herne Hill: what we see most
Herne Hill is wine and farming country, so many of our jobs here happen on private land. Utes and farm vehicles bogged between vine rows after rain, work trucks that won’t start in a shed and 4WDs stuck on soft tracks near the foot of the hills are all common. On these jobs, our 4WD recovery crew winches the vehicle back to firm ground before loading it.
Great Northern Highway is the other half of the picture. It carries visitors heading to cellar doors along with trucks and through traffic, and the mix of fast vehicles and slow turning cars at winery driveways leads to crashes. When there’s another vehicle involved, we handle it as accident towing and can go straight to your insurer. Breakdowns on the highway also need prompt attention because there are few safe places to stop on some stretches.
Roads and places we cover around Herne Hill
Great Northern Highway runs north through the suburb from the Midland end of the valley. Toodyay Road runs along the southern side towards the hills and Gidgegannup. Local roads such as Hyem Road, Argyle Street and Campersic Road lead off to wineries, farms and rural homes.
To the south lies Jane Brook, and further south-west Stratton and Midland’s shops and workshops. Ellenbrook’s estates are a short drive to the north-west across the valley.
If you’re stuck in Herne Hill right now
- On Great Northern Highway, look for a wide gravel shoulder or a driveway apron and pull right off.
- On a farm or vineyard, tell us which gate to use and leave it open if it’s safe to.
- If you’re bogged, stop driving and keep people clear of the wheels.
- Give us the winery or property name, as rural street numbers aren’t always easy to spot at night.
Call 0419 857 070 any time.