Canning Stock Route

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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

Canning Stock Route

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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 travel along

Canning Stock Route Wiluna North Road

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Intersection of Canning Stock Route and Wiluna North Road.

Canning Stock Route - Outback Travellers Guide

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Series 4 Fifteen stripmaps break the Canning Stock Route into identifiable sections giving travellers information on regional roads, fuel, water, landmarks, accommodation,

Member - Darwin Dave

Heading up the Canning Stock Route last week of May. Travelling in Hilux with my Blue dog. Does anyone know the track conditions? Did the trip 1978, Hope I'm not in for shock!

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Reply By: Mick O - Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 10:21

Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 10:21

That's a long time between drinks Dave. She's a pretty well worn track out there now. Apart from the sand dunes, there is not a lot that is technically difficult but the corrugations and sheer length of the trip make it a test of endurance on man and machine. Some great spots to visit along the way though. Good tyres and a a compressor are essential.

Video and blogs (with video clips) should give you an idea of what to expect.

Enjoy.

Top end of the Canning - Lake Gregory, Gulveda & corrugations

CSR - Breadon Hills, Godfrey Tank

CSR to well 45

CSR to Helena Spring

CSR to Well 37 and more corrugations

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trip would doubtless be attended with much hardship.''
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Follow Up By: cookie1 - Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 17:17

Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 17:17

What's the road like from Wiluna to Well 3?

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Follow Up By: Mick O - Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 17:35

Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 17:35

Cookie, my experience is for that end of the Canning is 25 years old so probably not valid. Tend to come on at Well 9 thru Glenayle these days.

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Follow Up By: equinox - Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 18:00

Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 18:00

Colin,

My info is from 2007, the road was good then.

This picture was taken about 15 kilometres north of Well 2.

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Follow Up By: cookie1 - Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 18:18

Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 18:18

Thanks Alan,

how long did it take from Wiluna?

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Follow Up By: equinox - Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 18:25

Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 18:25

Total time to Well 3 was 3 hours 9 minutes inclusive of 3 minutes at Well 2A and 21 minutes at Well 2.

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Reply By: Member - nick b - Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 20:06

Sunday, May 06, 2012 at 20:06

Gooday Dave , search - Jol Flemming 4wd - from Alice Springs - he's on the track at the moment , you could send him a message when he's out to get the very latest conditions . or follow him with spot GPS
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0qOVGG6tknBOlSCgUHp3lBkWrx4ypOLWJ

cheers nick