CSR Point's of interest

Calvert Ranges......
Cheers Craig.

Paul,

After completing 6 trips from Wiluna to Billiluna and will be doing trip 7 this June it is hard to pick just one place.

From the local swimming hole at North Pool to,
Well 3, first of the wells that has been restored
Windich Springs where the local wildlife come to have a drink
The stand of grass trees between Well 5 and 6
Lake Aerodrome with it's vast expanse of salt as well as Lake Disappointment further up the track
Well 10 and the start of the sand dunes
Calvert Range,when it was possible to visit the area
Derba Springs, a amphitheatre of red cliffs enclosing a park like camp ground
Crossing the Tropic of Capricorn
camping under the Desert Oaks after the Savory Creek crossing
Georgia Bore and the fuel dump at Well 23
The corrugations between Well 32 and Well 35
Tobin Lake
Well 46 and the Brown Snakes that can be found in the well
Breaden Valley
Well 51
For me it is not just the 3 weeks on the track but the characters that I take with me and the ones that you meet on the way.

Enjoy your trip because you will find it memorable

Wayne

Wayne's put up a pretty good list.

I would also add the icecream/beer celebration at the end of the CSR.

I found pre-reading Gards Book and The Beckoning West BEFORE the trip added a lot of value to the trip. Helped me to understand how remarkable the formation of the CSR really was - this point was reinforced when driving along the CSR. Something that is be too easy to forget in our modern, air-conditioned 4WDs.

The reminders of how harsh the environment is - seeing the burnt out wrecks of vehicles, trailer carcasses, old motor-bike frames, push bikes and so on where others, even in relatively recent times, have tried and failed.

The grave sites also highlighted how harsh the CSR and life in general really were at the turn of the century.

And leaving the best for last - the goldfish in well 33.

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It wasn't really THE highlight, but don't forget to climb up to Canning's Cairn. Sensational views back to Durba Hills to be had.

Cheers.

Ditto to all the responses so far, however may I add that with a group of 7 people you will create your own memorable journey and find your own favourite places due to the trip dynamics. Some of the best camps are the unplanned ones - when something like a rainbow, a special night-sky, or spotting of a unique animal makes you realise you didn't make it to pointA for a reason, and how lucky you were that you didn't miss where you ended up instead! You will each respond in different ways to the experience, and much of a journey like this is how you all relate to one another, how you deal with the circumstances that may arise - you may find yourself challenged physically, mentally or emotionally and you may find yourself longing to get out of the desert, or longing to stay. You may find yourself challenged in ways you've never been before. Each trip is an incredible journey of discovery - of the natural world, of our interpersonal bonding, of our skills and weaknesses, and of course the mechanical and technical challenges of ensuring that the vehicle gets us to the places we plan to visit. So, don't fuss if you miss one of someone else's favourite spots - you'll have your own special memories no matter what happens. We'll be the grateful ones, to hear your stories after your trip if you share with us in you blogs! Take care and good luck.
MM

Just a thank-you to all for your time and input.
I now have from you a lot more thing's of interest to look for on our trip.
The photo from Derek makes me wonder "How did they get there to start with?"
and wonder if these fish are still there, so no doubt will be looking out for them on arrival.
Thank-you all once again
Paul

I loved the deserts and wells north of Kunawarritji. Felt like 'home'. Hitched the CSR in 2010 from Billiluna to Wiluna. Hope to hitch the northern section again this year - Kunawarritji to Billiluna.