Destinations > Canning Stock Route, Part 2

On reaching Halls Creek you can rest assured that you have travelled one of the toughest and longest 4WD tracks in the world. It is an achievement even in this day and age of modern 4WDs and one that in reality few persons will ever accomplish. Let me assure you though that once you have 'done' the Canning you will want to return.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS
If you take all the diversions to the scenic points and visit each of the wells then the following fuel requirements should be mandatory.

? Straight 6 and V8 petrol powered 4WDs need to be able to carry 350 litres.

? 4 and V6 petrol engines will need 300 litres.

? Diesels should carry at least 250 litres of fuel.

These figures are based on picking up 200 litres of fuel at Well 23 and are the quantities you should carry to Well 23 and from Well 23.

Fuel drops at Well 23 are arranged by contacting the Capricorn Roadhouse in Newman on (08) 9175 1535 and must be ordered and paid for 6 weeks in advance of your trip. It is delivered in 200 litre drums so you need to have the means of transferring the fuel from the drum into your fuel tank/jerry cans. Electric or rotary pumps are best for this.

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Fuel is also available from the Aboriginal community at Well 33 known as Kunawarritji, phone (08) 9176 9040 (some very basic supplies and showers are also available here) Fuel needs to be ordered at least two weeks in advance but can be unreliable and it is closed on Holidays, Sundays and Saturday after midday. Basic supplies and fuel are also available from the store at Bililuna.

PERMITS
No permits are required at present to travel the Canning Stock Route but recent advice indicates that access to the Calvert Range may become restricted or subject to permit requirements, this issue is currently under consideration by local Aboriginal Communities. It would be a tragic loss if access to this unique area was restricted or worse banned.

WATER AVAILABILITY
Allow at least 80 litres per couple, this needs to include all of your drinking, washing and cooking. It is based on the fact that you should be able to replenish your water on a regular basis along the stock route from the wells. I allow five days of travel without being able to collect fresh quantities when conducting my tag-along tours up the stock route. You will become quite adept at showering in just 2 litres of water.

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