Canning stock route

Bill,

I think it's the same price either way so I'd fill at well 33. That way you cut out the labour of having to fill yourself from drums, you get a chance to stock up on any rudimentary supplies you may need and you won't suffer the indignity of having some less scrupulous traveller pinching your fuel (which does happen on a far to regular basis). I'm also presuming yoúr vehicle is diesel.

Cheers Mick

Bill,

The amount of fuel that you will be taking should be enough to get you to Well 33 from the south. You will have to top up at Well 33 to finish the trip.

Advising drivers on how much fuel to take can be very hard as it may vary with the amount of side trips, sand dune conditions and how the vehicle is driven.

On this site there is a lot of useful up to date information about the Canning and again this can only be a guide.

In August there would have been a lot of traffic over the Canning and this could make the fuel usage a bit more with the track and dunes being used.

Are the nights cold in August? Again it is a matter of what you think is cold and is it worth doing the trip if it is cold. I have experienced -5 on some mornings in June on the Canning but that will not stop me from doing the trip again.

I don't think that it would make that much difference which way you traveled. I have always gone south to north because it is easier to keep track of the Wells. Well 1a is in the south and Well 51 is north of the trip.

Wayne

Hi Bill
Well to start with, you will be blown away by the canning, it changes after every sand dune and just becomes more beautiful. In saying that we have heard some horror stories about the V8 70 series on fuel consumption, especially when you put the boot into her, and believe me you are going to have to do that over some of the sand dunes. We only took 3 jerry cans along, emptied them when we got to well 33 and filled up at the community. Then went onto Rudall River N/P, back to Cotton Creek where we filled up again then to Wiluna and we did all the side tracks to Durba Springs and Calvert Range also using our 3 jerry cans and we had a 1/4 tank left when we got to Wiluna. So 6 jerry cans should be ok for you but you will work it out as you go along because the snad dunes are not always the same, if it gets hot during the day they can be deadly. It's all extra weight as well. We've got the Turbo Diesel 79 series with a canopy and it was 4 tonne when we left Halls Creek.

As far as being cold well we have lived in Darwin for the past 32 years and yes it did get a bit cold for us but we travelled with 4 couples from Victoria and they were fine.

As to which way you go, travelling south at least you won't have the sun in your eys in the late afternoon.

Have a great time on the CSR, you might see our friends they are leaving from here early August. 75 series with canopy.

Bill,

We travelled from 33 to Wiluna and had enough diesel to get to Meeka. 205 litres all up, with Calvert Range Detour.

15.3 litres per 100.

3 people and fully loaded.

Had no option for fuel drop last year as Capricorn was not delivering due to track not running.

Low pressures helped in the sand, but it was fairly firm most of the trip.

South the North....slightly longer dunes but a little easier then North to South (more steep....not my much though).

Cash only at Kuna...no EFTPOS.

Most food supplies out of date too....no point in buying there anyway.

Dont rush it as others did, and they had numerous problems. Have a good look around and take it easy.

Have fun.

Brett.....