Canning Stock Route

Canning Stock Route The Canning Stock Route is a long-distance remote stretch of track through the Gibson and Great Sandy Deserts. No longer in use as a stock route this is now a vehicular track allowing access to the wells constructed as stock watering holes.
StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesWiluna
FinishHalls Creek
DifficultyDifficulty 5/5 Suitable for4WD 
Distance2006.22 kmMinimum Days16
Average Speed43.05 km/hrDriving Time1 day 22 hrs 36 mins
Rating 5 Star Rating1 Reviews
Article By: ExplorOz Team
Page Updated: 14 May 2013

Go to top Description

The Canning Stock Route (CSR) is one of the most remote and isolated 4WD tracks in the world and holds it appeal as the "last frontier". This Trek Note contains extensive trip planning information for those that wish to travel self-sufficiently. The Canning Stock Route can be traversed from top to bottom or vice versa. The northern end is approached in the southern Kimberley, near the Billiluna Community on the Tanami Track and as such is affected by wet season conditions throughout the Australian summer and often into Autumn. It is typical for the section containing Wells 36 - 51 to be extremely boggy and can even become impassable at the salt lake areas. Access is totally weather dependant.

In times of wet weather, the section between Wells 2 - 5 through Cunyu Station may be closed to all traffic. This section is also permanently closed to all vehicles towing trailers and "oversize" vehicles. i.e.., any wide track vehicle over the size of a Toyota Troopcarrier (PC) - definitely no Okas, or Akas. Alternative entry points are via private station tracks through Granite Peak (meets CSR Well 5) and Glenayle Stations (meets CSR at Well 9). From the south these tracks are approached from the Gunbarrel Highway or can be used as exit points off the Canning Stock Route for southbound travellers. Both stations charge a fee of approximately $20.

There are 2 alternative access/exit points to the Canning Stock Route being via either of the other 2 stations further to the north (near Well 5, and Well 9) accessed off the Wongawol Road (maintained by Wiluna Shire) about 50km to the east of Wiluna and CSR. Both these stations charge a small fee which is used for track maintenance.

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Go to top Permits

A permit (with a substanial fee) is required for all travellers of the CSR. The reason for this is that Aboriginal groups hold native title over the majority of the area traversed by following the Canning Stock Route. The formality of the native title is complicated for travellers of the existing route and so to simplify this, the permit system allows you to travel in good conscience to most of the wells and popular areas that have so long been a part of the CSR journey. Whilst there is a "public access corridor", this route includes significant Aboriginal sites that are registered and protected by law that you would wish to visit.

The permit enables visitors with access to these registered sites, and into areas where the track deviates into native title lands. These sites includes many of the wells and the areas around them. However, despite holding a permit, you will also be restricted from visiting certain nominated areas that do not lie on the CSR itself but which may have been previously accessed by some CSR travellers as side trips, eg. Calvert Ranges. Be sure to check these restrictions carefully before your plan your trip.

Please ensure you visit the new official Canning Stock Route website created and managed by the WDLC for all details including the option of online application and payment. There is also some valuable information to assist in your trip planning and understanding of the area. See www.CanningStock Route.net.au

Please note, that this is the new 2012 permit system. Contrary to previous advice that the Australian National Four Wheel Drive Council would cease issuing travel permits after 30th September 2012, the WDLAC have just advised that permits WILL continue to also be available through the ANFWDC until further notice. See ANFWDC website

The contact number for information is (08) 9425 2099 (use +61 8 9425 2099 for international dialling). Alternatively, you may send email to: enquiries@canningstockroute.net.au

Go to top Things to See & Do

Wiluna - WA
CSR Well 16 (Lawulawa) - WA
CSR Well 34 (Nyipily) - WA
CSR Well 1 - WA
Puntawarri Track & Canning Stock Route - WA
CSR Well 35 (Kinyu) - WA
CSR North Pool - WA
CSR Durba Spring (Jurrpa) - WA
CSR Well 36 (Kirlkirl) - WA
CSR Well 2 - WA
CSR Well 18 (Wanykiyu) - WA
CSR Well 37 (Lipuru) - WA
CSR Well 2A - WA
CSR Well 19 (Kunangurtiti) - WA
CSR Water 38 (Wajapurni) - WA
CSR Well 3 - WA
CSR Well 20 (Karanyulu) - WA
CSR Well 39 (Kokabana) - WA
CSR Well 3A - WA
CSR Well 21 (Tjilkabulka) - WA
CSR Well 40 (Nadawulu) - WA
CSR Well 4A - WA
CSR Well 22 (Matirlirri) - WA
Tobins Grave - WA
CSR Windich Springs - WA
CSR Well 23 (Kalpya) - WA
CSR Well 41 (Tiru) - WA
CSR Well 4B - WA
CSR Well 24 (Kartarru) - WA
CSR Well 42 (Guli Tank) - WA
CSR Well 5 - WA
CSR Well 25 (Warntili) - WA
CSR Well 43 (Kadatjilkar) - WA
CSR Well 6 (Pierre Spring) - WA
CSR Well 26 (Tiwa) - WA
CSR Well 44 - WA
CSR Well 7 - WA
CSR Well 27 (Rarrki) - WA
CSR Well 45 (Tjinditjindi) - WA
CSR Well 8 - WA
Helen Hill - WA
CSR Well 46 (Kotjowari) - WA
CSR Well 9 (Weld Spring) - WA
CSR Well 28 (Waranu) - WA
CSR Well 47 (Kardalapuru) - WA
CSR Well 10 (Lucky Well) - WA
CSR Well 29 (Mamurnarra) - WA
CSR Breaden Pool - WA
CSR Well 11 (Goodwin Soak) - WA
Thring Rock - WA
CSR Well 48 (Koningara) - WA
CSR Well 12 - WA
CSR Well 30 (Tjunda Tjuntu) - WA
CSR Well 49 (Lambu) - WA
CSR Well 13 (Pulpurumal) - WA
CSR Well 31 (Warlawarla) - WA
CSR Well 50 (Tjan) - WA
CSR Well 14 (Djindjimal) - WA
CSR Well 32 (Nyarruri) - WA
CSR Well 51 (Wirijara) - WA
CSR Well 15 (Mandjangga) - WA
CSR Well 33 (Kunawarritji) - WA
Billiluna (Mindibungu) Community - WA
Travel the full length of Australia's longest stock route and to see 51 Wells tapping the great artesion basin constructed by Alfred Canning & Co; see waterholes, gorges, spring and soaks, and enjoyable camping in the remote desert environment.

Go to top Preparation

Do not attempt the Canning Stock Route unless you have extensive outback travel experience and have a very reliable and capable vehicle that has been specifically prepared for a remote, long distance, desert travel. Drivers should focus on assessing the vehicle's suspension, brakes, shock absorbers, steering, bearings etc and spares should be taken of critical components. Your vehicle will need to be extensively prepared for remote area travel, with all fuel, water, food and vehicle repair equipment and spare parts. All travellers should read the 4WDriving Topic for related articles and checklists for vehicle setup and driver awareness.

Important Note

Calvert Ranges & Other Restricted Areas


The Calvert Ranges track, the ranges themselves and the track to Constance Headland are all strictly unpermissible areas. This area is just just one of 11 areas off the main CSR to which public access restrictions apply, and for which the CSR permit does not grant access, and for which no separate permit can be obtained under any circumstances.

For full details of which areas are restricted from access under the CSR permit, we suggest you download the information pack found here - http://www.anfwdc.asn/permit/terms_conditions.php

Trailer Restrictions

Strictly no trailers or wide-track vehicles can be taken on the section of track between Wells 2 - 5. In this case you MUST take the alternative route via Glen-Ayle or Granite Peak stations.

Safety

The major safety issue seems to be how to protect yourself from yourself! In essence, there is a general absence of emergency support and for this reason you must be fully aware of the risks you take upon yourself when travelling the Canning Stock Route and therefore you need to take a wide variety of emergency medications, equipment and communication devices as well have at least one person in your travel party capable of administering first aid and you should ensure that all travellers in your group are conscious of the various hazards (lack of fresh water being the most obvious and the risk of dehydration due to inexperienced desert travel is very common). See our Survival article for tips. Medical emergencies are the more common reasons for evacuations and advice from the RFDS indicates that there is usually a small number of these each year. Be advised that there is one airstrip near the track at Well 33 - with regularly weekly RFDS nurse support. Other airstrips are located at each pastoral lease to the south, and at Cotton Creek (100km west of Well 23) and and Billiluna community in the far north near the Tanami Track.

Communications

It is irresponsible to rely on other people having this equipment for your benefit and you should ensure that you have at least one form of emergency contact device. Please ensure you read our Communications articles and take at least an UHF radio plus either an EPIRB, Satellite Phone or HF radio with RFDS frequencies.

Drinking Water and Use of Wells

Drinking water generally available from Wells 6, 12, 15, Georgia Bore, Well 26, tank at 33 & Well 49. Other wells may be found flooded at any time or have suspicious water. Well water quality is poor at many wells and you will need to be able to take on large amounts (100L plus) at wells where water is good. A stainless steel water tank either in or under the body of the vehicle, coupled with some reserves in plastic jerry cans is recommended. You will also need to take a strong bucket (galvanised 15L) to draw water up from most wells, plus a length of either metal or nylon rope of approx. 20m.

Phone Contacts

Keep this handy reference in case of emergency or to make advance enquiries:
Wiluna Police: (08) 9981 7024
Cunyu Station (no access): (08) 9981 2934
Granite Peak Station: (08) 9981 2983
Glenayle Station: (08) 9981 2989
Capricorn Roadhouse: (08) 9175 1535
Kunawarritji Community (fuel 7 days): (08) 9176 9040
Billiluna Store (fuel 5 days, limited hours): (08) 9168 8076
Halls Creek Police: (08) 9168 6000

Fuel Supplies & Usage

Fuel SymbolWiluna, Kunawarritji Community, Billiluna (Mindibungu) Community, Halls Creek Diesel4cyl 317 litres * ULP4cyl 247 litres * LPG4cyl 401 litres
6cyl 338 litres *6cyl 421 litres *6cyl 353 litres
8cyl 330 litres *8cyl 333 litres
Fuel is reliably available from bowsers at the Kunawarritji Community about half way along the route (in the vicinity of Well 33). For those with limited fuel range, or those in larger convoys able to make use of shared drums of fuel, you may be able to organise a fuel drop in the vicinity of Well 23 - you can organise this through the Capricorn Roadhouse by calling (08) 9175 1535.

Services & Supplies

The following locations have various services and supplies: Wiluna, Billiluna (Mindibungu) Community, Halls Creek

Go to top Camp Sites & Accommodation

Other than at Pierre Springs (Well 6) and Durba Springs (Water 18) where toilet facilities have been installed there are no designated campsites. In general most travellers tend to stop overnight at the sites of Wells for convenience (water supply), ease of navigation (calculating distance), something to do (a point of interest), and most contain decent clearings for convoys to spread out, however there are many beautiful sites where you can simply pull over and camp anywhere along the route - taking note not to enter restricted areas nor to impact upon the environment unnecessarily. A good list of suggested campsites is included on the information booklet which we suggest you download from here - http://www.anfwdc.asn/permit/terms_conditions.php

Go to top Environment

Most travellers will be surprised to discover that the desert of the Canning Stock Route supports a vast range of flora and fauna. Although much of the route is classified as sand desert, you'll see many sand dunes that are not only stabilised, but vegetated. Rainfall in the region is erratic with some years recording extremely wet periods that fill salt lakes, ground waters and replenish surface rock holes so the desert you experience one year, may well be very different to the next time you visit.

The most common form of vegetation along the CSR is Spinifex, and all forms of this plant provide habitation for numerous insects, reptiles, small mammals and even birds. The largest eucalypts on the CSR are River Red Gums (Windich, Pierre, Durba) around 20m high. Snappy Gums (up to 10m) are found on stony slopes, laterite ridges and on sand plains and is notable by a white stem and often pink or yellow branches. The Desert Oak is one of the more unusually striking trees that even those with no botantical interest will want to know its name. Often found close to salt lakes (eg. Lake Disappointment) this tree appears in groves often in the absence of vegetation other than small spinifex hummocks and grow to 12 metres. The Desert Poplar thrives in the northern section of the CSR, with lush foliage along branches from the ground up along a single brown trunk. Also of great surprise to first-time desert travellers is the vast amount of flowering plants. Acacias (wattles) of 2-6m are widespread with the Mulga the most prominent species in the station country in the southern section. Travellers will observe changes in vegetation around salt lakes with salt tolerant plants being at ground level such as the silver and ruby saltbush. The Blackboys/Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea preissii) growing at Well 6 are a unique find being the most northerly stand known in Australia.

Amongst the great range of fauna known to exist within the CSR, termites are extensively obvious and their rapid depletion of woods is the reason why Cannings wooden well formations have lost the battle against time. And when the ants are annoying your camp try to remember the important role they play in aiding flower pollination. The non-stinging wild bee produces honey cells and their hives are found in tree tops, hollow logs, and rock crevices. The much larger black bee found north of Durba Hills, and predominantly north of Killagurra has a ferocious sting. Bees are more active in the cooler parts of the day. Centipedes and millipedes are common and although cause significant pain if bitten are not dangerous. We must mention snakes as the Bandy Bandy, Death Adder and King Brown are known to be present in the CSR region. Over 100 species of birds are reportedly living in close proximity to the Canning Stock Route with honeyeaters, finches, doves, galahs, piegeons, budgerigars, and parrots being predominant and widespread although Durba Springs with its almost permament water supply is one of the best birdwatching areas of the stock route.

Code of Conduct

  • All vehicles should carry a sand flag in sand dune country to avoid head-on collisions

  • All vehicles should be equipped with the minimum radio communications of an auto-scanning UHF radio. Travellers should ideally scan all stations, but the recommended station for communication (as dictated by the Halls Creek Shire Council) is Channel 40. The use of other channels is dangerous, as some travellers may not have auto-scanning radio sets.

  • Do not travel in large convoys - 4 is plenty. Many campsites are small, as are the stops points of interest; larger groups tend to spread out beyond radio signal strength; generally large groups have difficulty travelling at the same speed and can waste time waiting for all to arrive at stop points along the way; passing large groups is a nuisance for other travellers.

  • Always be wary of oncoming vehicles - the lead vehicle should periodically call forward on UHF radio at the top of highest dune in area to check for other vehicles on the track.

  • At least one vehicle in a convoy should have an HF radio or Satellite Phone for emergency use.
    Heed all signs on the Canning Stock Route for safety and directional use and always keep to the track.

  • Avoid travelling with trailers, if required remember you are not allowed to travel north of Wiluna as you will be turned back at Well 2a, or south of Windich Springs (take detours at either Well 9 or Well 5).

  • Use toilets provided at Well 6 (Pierre Springs) and Water 18 (Durba Springs) and bring own toilet paper.

  • Dig toileting pits well away from campsites, Wells and roadsides with your spade as deeply as possible - thoroughly burn toilet paper at bottom of pit before covering with soil - compact with a spade.

  • Never bury rubbish of any kind, even organic - thoroughly burning of small amounts of plastic, paper and foodstuffs at campfires is ok, but you must carry out all your rubbish. Do not leave tins in fires. Carry garbage bags and knot them well - place into large vinyl or hesian sacks that birds cannot penetrate and carry on roof racks. Disposal bins are available at Kunawarritji Community (Well 33).

  • Reuse existing campfire pits wherever possible - and ensure they do not build up with ash.

  • At less used campsites, create your campfire so that it can be fully covered up - do not leave a big pile of ash and dirt, instead dig a hole so that when you cover it up the ground can be compacted level, leaving no sign of your campsite.

  • Do not wash/swim in well troughs

  • Do not pour water into troughs for animals - this is problematic

  • Replace lids on wells to avoid animals entering and polluting the water supply

  • Obey regulatory signs on station properties.

  • Do not travel at night

  • Do not take souvenirs - the Canning Stock Route is protected under the National Trust and is listed on the register of Australian Heritage Council (WA).

  • Recommended travel is between June and September due to extremes of heat, isolation and chance of wet, boggy conditions outside these times.

Go to top History

The Canning Stock Route was created by Albert Canning, who was chosen to survey a route for Kimberley cattlemen to take their stock to the southern markets at a time when cattle tick issues prevented the use of other transport methods. From 1906 to 1907, Canning conducted a full survey from north to south came back in 1908 to 1910 with a team to sink the 51 wells along the 1850km between Halls Creek and Wiluna. Wells were constructed one day's travel apart for a mob of cattle although 26 native wells were used to supply additional water but generally could not be relied on by droving parties. Extra wells were established in southern parts of the route to accommodate the more limited range of sheep.

In 1929 the condition of the original wells and equipment had deteriorated with fire, termites and the occasional act of vandalism to a stage where it became imprudent to drove cattle along the route. At this stage, only 8 mobs of cattle had actually made the trip; the fear of attack by natives was the reason given for the limited acceptance of the route. In 1929 the Government contracted a reconstruction team, lead by William Snell to refurbish all the wells, although the task was never completed. The stock route remained unsuitable for its purpose due to the incomplete refurbishment so in 1930, Canning (now 70 years old) was requested to complete the job.

During WWII (1942 - 1944) the stock route was redefined and the wells brought back into operation in anticipation of an emergency evacuation if the NW was bombed. At the end of the war, shipping of livestock resumed and again the stock route was not required for its original purpose.

The earliest use of vehicles dates back to Snell in 1929, then progressively others with business along the route (eg. drover support, surveyors, government doggers) managed to penetrate further into the sand dune country, as four wheel drives become more available. However, it wasn't until the 1970s that the first complete traverse of the Canning Stock Route by motor vehicle was achieved.

When the fuel dump was established in the 1980's, travellers intrigued by the Canning Stock Route heritage and the challenging overland adventure across Australia's most remote deserts began to travel the Canning Stock Route in greater numbers. Today, the attraction is the journey itself rather than a destination and up to 100 vehicles per day are known to spread out across the route during the peak season.

Go to top Driving Directions

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Direction
Distance
Wiluna to CSR Well 1 7.16 km NW 312° 8 min
CSR Well 1 to CSR North Pool 19.71 km N 345° 22 min
CSR North Pool to CSR Well 2 40.36 km N 18° 34 min
CSR Well 2 to CSR Well 2A 35.85 km N 20° 53 min
CSR Well 2A to CSR Well 3 29.6 km N 20° 51 min
CSR Well 3 to CSR Well 3A 15.94 km NE 29° 22 min
CSR Well 3A to CSR Well 4A 50.81 km E 83° 1 hr 18 min
CSR Well 4A to CSR Windich Springs 6.8 km N 11 min
CSR Windich Springs to CSR Well 4B 9.67 km NE 41° 13 min
CSR Well 4B to CSR Well 5 19.35 km NE 42° 29 min
CSR Well 5 to CSR Well 6 (Pierre Spring) 19.53 km NE 32° 36 min
CSR Well 6 (Pierre Spring) to CSR Well 7 22.72 km NE 64° 36 min
CSR Well 7 to CSR Well 8 12.68 km NE 59° 16 min
CSR Well 8 to CSR Well 9 (Weld Spring) 25.11 km NE 64° 34 min
CSR Well 9 (Weld Spring) to CSR Well 10 (Lucky Well) 20.73 km N 20° 28 min
CSR Well 10 (Lucky Well) to CSR Well 11 (Goodwin Soak) 14.74 km NE 35° 22 min
CSR Well 11 (Goodwin Soak) to CSR Well 12 32.23 km NE 39° 57 min
CSR Well 12 to CSR Well 13 (Pulpurumal) 27.98 km NE 31° 38 min
CSR Well 13 (Pulpurumal) to CSR Well 14 (Djindjimal) 19.88 km NE 24° 28 min
CSR Well 14 (Djindjimal) to CSR Well 15 (Mandjangga) 24.54 km NE 43° 30 min
CSR Well 15 (Mandjangga) to CSR Well 16 (Lawulawa) 37.22 km NE 36° 53 min
CSR Well 16 (Lawulawa) to Puntawarri Track & Canning Stock Route 16.83 km N 16° 29 min
Puntawarri Track & Canning Stock Route to CSR Durba Spring (Jurrpa) 19.53 km NE 61° 36 min
CSR Durba Spring (Jurrpa) to CSR Well 18 (Wanykiyu) 80.6 km N 2 hr 41 min
CSR Well 18 (Wanykiyu) to CSR Well 19 (Kunangurtiti) 34.5 km N 345° 1 hr 5 min
CSR Well 19 (Kunangurtiti) to CSR Well 20 (Karanyulu) 51.28 km NE 30° 1 hr 43 min
CSR Well 20 (Karanyulu) to CSR Well 21 (Tjilkabulka) 41.11 km E 69° 1 hr 9 min
CSR Well 21 (Tjilkabulka) to CSR Well 22 (Matirlirri) 39.09 km E 75° 52 min
CSR Well 22 (Matirlirri) to Talawana Tk & Canning Stock Route 8.95 km N 341° 13 min
Talawana Tk & Canning Stock Route to CSR Well 23 (Kalpya) 21.48 km E 97° 21 min
CSR Well 23 (Kalpya) to CSR Well 24 (Kartarru) 18.9 km E 105° 24 min
CSR Well 24 (Kartarru) to Talawana Tk & Canning Stock Route 2.96 km N 21° 6 min
Talawana Tk & Canning Stock Route to CSR Well 25 (Warntili) 20.05 km N 21° 29 min
CSR Well 25 (Warntili) to CSR Well 26 (Tiwa) 19.59 km NE 56° 29 min
CSR Well 26 (Tiwa) to CSR Well 27 (Rarrki) 28.96 km NE 46° 48 min
CSR Well 27 (Rarrki) to Helen Hill 11.91 km NE 55° 23 min
Helen Hill to CSR Well 28 (Waranu) 21.04 km NE 30° 33 min
CSR Well 28 (Waranu) to CSR Well 29 (Mamurnarra) 30.6 km NE 52° 45 min
CSR Well 29 (Mamurnarra) to Thring Rock 5.64 km SE 117° 9 min
Thring Rock to CSR Well 30 (Tjunda Tjuntu) 39.24 km E 71° 1 hr 4 min
CSR Well 30 (Tjunda Tjuntu) to CSR Well 31 (Warlawarla) 37.27 km E 95° 1 hr 18 min
CSR Well 31 (Warlawarla) to CSR Well 32 (Nyarruri) 34.82 km NE 54° 55 min
CSR Well 32 (Nyarruri) to Kunawarritji Community 28.22 km NE 60° 27 min
Kunawarritji Community to CSR Well 33 (Kunawarritji) 7.22 km E 106° 7 min
CSR Well 33 (Kunawarritji) to CSR Well 34 (Nyipily) 23.49 km NE 55° 28 min
CSR Well 34 (Nyipily) to CSR Well 35 (Kinyu) 24.04 km E 72° 30 min
CSR Well 35 (Kinyu) to CSR Well 36 (Kirlkirl) 29.79 km E 71° 1 hr
CSR Well 36 (Kirlkirl) to CSR Well 37 (Lipuru) 20.8 km E 95° 48 min
CSR Well 37 (Lipuru) to CSR Water 38 (Wajapurni) 26.8 km N 19° 48 min
CSR Water 38 (Wajapurni) to CSR Well 39 (Kokabana) 36.83 km NE 31° 57 min
CSR Well 39 (Kokabana) to CSR Well 40 (Nadawulu) 21.04 km NE 52° 29 min
CSR Well 40 (Nadawulu) to Tobins Grave 0.2 km E 68° 12 min
Tobins Grave to CSR Well 41 (Tiru) 27.91 km NE 25° 44 min
CSR Well 41 (Tiru) to CSR Well 42 (Guli Tank) 51.24 km N 1 hr 13 min
CSR Well 42 (Guli Tank) to CSR Well 43 (Kadatjilkar) 20.53 km NE 40° 26 min
CSR Well 43 (Kadatjilkar) to CSR Well 44 39.67 km NE 40° 53 min
CSR Well 44 to CSR Well 45 (Tjinditjindi) 38.81 km N 59 min
CSR Well 45 (Tjinditjindi) to CSR Well 46 (Kotjowari) 24.93 km NE 35° 51 min
CSR Well 46 (Kotjowari) to CSR Well 47 (Kardalapuru) 31.14 km N 47 min
CSR Well 47 (Kardalapuru) to CSR Breaden Pool 60.04 km NE 55° 1 hr 27 min
CSR Breaden Pool to CSR Well 48 (Koningara) 6.61 km W 267° 12 min
CSR Well 48 (Koningara) to CSR Well 49 (Lambu) 23.58 km NE 60° 32 min
CSR Well 49 (Lambu) to CSR Well 50 (Tjan) 29.93 km E 100° 37 min
CSR Well 50 (Tjan) to CSR Well 51 (Wirijara) 25.81 km E 70° 31 min
CSR Well 51 (Wirijara) to Billiluna (Mindibungu) Community 113.17 km NE 39° 1 hr 49 min
Billiluna (Mindibungu) Community to Tanami Rd & Canning Stock Route 2.13 km N 21° 2 min
Tanami Rd & Canning Stock Route to Tanami Rd & Sturt Creek Rd 18.52 km N 355° 12 min
Tanami Rd & Sturt Creek Rd to Tanami Rd & Carranya Wolfe Creek Crater Rd 23.31 km N 359° 16 min
Tanami Rd & Carranya Wolfe Creek Crater Rd to Great Northern Hwy & Tanami Rd 157.22 km N 354° 1 hr 56 min
Great Northern Hwy & Tanami Rd to Halls Creek 16.27 km NE 46° 11 min
Wiluna to Halls Creek 2006.22 km     1 day 22 hr 36 min
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.
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Hi Everyone, The ''all women'' team is in training for the longest walk undertaken by a group of middle aged women ever...the Canning Stock Route. Not only would this be a huge undertaking for people of average fitness and physical ability but it includes Sharyn and Versace. Sharyn is nearly totally blind and deaf. Her seeing eye dog Versace, has been with Sharyn for 4 years, is coming along too. We met together recently for a media release by Channel 10 with support from 'senses' foundation here in Perth.
Roads and Tracks We Have Traveled (Part two The Western Deserts)
Planning the trip across the Anne Beadell Hwy, Connie Sue Hwy, The Gary Hwy and back via The Gary Junction Rd brought up some interesting challenges. The several permits required was time consuming but easy however time line also included our 40th wedding anniversary, Mother's Day and an unforseen medical problem. Whilst there were no cards, phone calls or flowers from the kids for the mum's,
Roads and Tracks We Have Traveled (Part one Intro)
This series will be based on our many travels across the continent, but because of the digital support will relate mainly to the last five or six years. We have been to some memorable places including :- - the desert tracks of WA, - the Pilbara and coastline south and north of Broome, - the kimberlies, - the Canning Stock route, - Western Qld and the Gulf country, - the Centre,
Following the Big Wet - 2011 Trip – Part 9: Mulgaria Run - Farina to Roxby Downs
. Farina lies north of Leigh Ck, about half way to Marree, and has an interesting history. The area was originally proclaimed a town in 1878 and named “Government Gums” because of the River Red Gums lining the creek to the north of the town. Farina Station provides for travellers an inexpensi
Rob and Jo's Oz trip Blog 9 - Bungles & Tanami
Friday 20th August – Saturday 21st August 2010 The weather was soooo hot and humid in Kununurra. First time we have really felt the heat. Because of the heat we made sure we got to Mirima National Park early (about 7.30am). The national park is on the outskirts of town and is called a mini bungles because the 350 million year old sandstone formations were formed at the same time and resemble the Bungles. We were the first there so walked up to a lookout point over the domes and on the other side over the valley.
Wiluna to Telfer via Gibson Desert (Photos + Route)
Left Wiluna at 10.15am heading east. Stopped for lunch @ 1ish until 2.30pm at Wongawol Creek. There is a great campsite here on the north side of the creek and we almost stopped for the day but continued on. We shared the spot with another couple in their troopy and had a quick chat. The kids found lots of cattle bones and had fun smashing the teeth out of a set of jaw bones. Driving on we enjoyed the scenic Princess Ranges and the road was more undulating and stoney.
Canning 2010 - Nurgurga Well to WA-NT Border
After trying unsuccessfully to locate water at the soak, we set up camp nearby. We had been lucky with rain during the trip, but last night we got wet. It wasn't a lot of rain, but enough to get the swags damp and make conditions muddy in the camp. Well 31 and 32 were in ruins - it seems that there are no functioning wells is the sandy country, as they have collapsed or otherwise become unusable. Well 33 is reported to be good water, but we forgot to go to it in our rush to get to Kunawaritji for fuel.
Canning 2010
We are preparing to commence our trek up the Canning Stock Route tomorrow. The plan is to travel to Well 33 or if all is going OK, up to Well 36, then cross into the NT via Gary Junction Rd. It seems that there are a dozen or so vehicles travelling up the track after the ExplorOz National Gathering. Some are leaving today, but most in the morning tomorrow. So we aim to depart the Gunbarrel Laager about midday to let the dust settle. I like to travel along slowly to conserve fuel, tyres,

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