Canning Stock Route-2026 South to North

Destination

All, Canning Stock Route, Western Australia

Trip Type

Ride Onboard, Tag Along

Activities

4WD, Aboriginal Art, Hiking, Sightseeing, Wildflowers, Wildlife

Group Pax

0 Min – 7 Max

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Join us for the ADVENTURE of a lifetime as we explore the world’s longest and most historical stock route. Built in 1910, the route begins in Wiluna in the mid-west and extends all the way north to Halls Creek.

Over 18 days we will cover approximately 1850kms, crossing 3 deserts, the Tanami, Great Sandy and Gibson, over 900 sand dunes and experience an ever changing, extremely isolated outback landscape, from rocky station country, barren spinifex covered deserts, dry creek beds and huge salt pans, topped off by massive valleys, rocky lookouts and natural springs and waterholes. The ultimate test for both driver and vehicle.

On our tour you will get to experience all 51 of the wells where accessible, from the beautifully restored working wells to the totally dry and derelict. Along our path we will see an array of different bird life, camels, dingos, emus, kangaroos and possibly even a thorny devil. For the nature lovers we will also experience a landscape of forever changing flora and fauna. We will also get to explore the many aboriginal art sites along the way.

Let us do the organising and planning so you can just focus on this once in a lifetime bucket list experience, either on board or tagalong in your own vehicle.

The Desert Is Calling

Itineraries

Day 1

Start Of Tour

We meet in Wiluna to start our journey. (Ride-Onboard customers will have been transported down from Broome). Here we will visit Well 1 and then look at some of the history of the area, before filling our tanks and settling in to the caravan park for our meet and greet dinner and introduction.

Day 2

We Hit The Track

On to main track with group photo at CSR sign/start of track

We now enter station country, visit 2A The Granites, Well 3 (first working well) and then overnight camp at Well 3A.

Day 3

Station Country

Visit Windich springs, on to well 5, then on to Milyinyiri/Pierre Springs/Well 6, here we set up overnight camp under the beautiful desert oaks.

Day 4

Lake Aerodrome

Well 9/Glen-Ayle a working station, visit forests hut, then we travel the edge of Lake Aerodrome (salt lake/pan) and then on to our overnight treed camp near Well12

Day 5

Durba Springs

Pass Murray Rankin trolly, before climbing Midway lookout to Cannings Cairn for beautiful views, and then on to Durba Springs, a hidden grassed oasis amongst beautiful river gums and surrounded by stunning red sandstone ranges, this is a good opportunity to do some hand washing and relax.

Day 6

A Day To Explore

A day at Durba Springs to check out the aboriginal art, walk through the middle of the ranges and search for the waterfall, finished off with a group dinner. Meal and sweets for all supplied.

Day 7

Lake Disappointment

A variety of broken cars and trailers that didn’t make it as we head towards Savory creek, and then on to Lake Disappointment (you won’t be disappointed). We walk the dry lake and then pull up close by to our overnight camp with beautiful views as the sun goes down

Day 8

Cannings Memorial

On to Georgia bore with its fresh hand pumped water, then on to Cannings memorial at well 26 where we also set up our overnight camp.

Day 9

The Ranges

Visit the Slate range, and then on to Thring Rock for stunning views and set up for our overnight camp

Day 10

The Birds

On to well 31 and Wullowla well to hopefully enjoy the flocks of Budgerigars and Finch’s coming in to drink. Here we set up our overnight camp near the well.

Day 11

Kunawarritji

Head to the community of Kunawarritji, time to refuel and grab supplies at the community store, even enjoy a hot shower and flushing toilets, then on to Well 33 for an early finish with its windmill and perfect water, also this is a chance to do some hand washing and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

Day 12

The Graves

Discover the graves near well 37, on to well 38, walk down to Wajaparni Rockhole and then set up our overnight camp nearby.

Day 13

Broken Wells

Broken wells and broken vehicles, desert isolation at its best as we cross Lake Tobin and head to Well 41 for our overnight camp.

Day 14

The Lakes

Another day of broken wells and desert driving, crossing the Guli Lake system, before setting up camp at near Well 44.

Day 15

Discover The Valley

Explore Gravity Lakes, then hit the track as we head on to the Crown head/Breaden Valley and its ranges that rise up out of the desert. Overnight camp.

Day 16

The Final Wells

Visit Godfreys Tank to check out petroglyphs of boomerangs, circles and strings of dots. Also found here are fossilised marine worms, and then the hidden waterhole of Breaden Pool.
We then hit the track for the final day in the desert, stop at well 49, possibly the last working well, before moving on to Well 51 (CSR Conquered) and then to stretch lagoon for our overnight camp.

Day 17

Wolfe Creek Crater

Fuel up at the community of Billiluna, and then check out Wolfe Creek meteorite crater the second largest meteorite crater in the world. Here we set up camp for our final night of sharing story’s of our adventure over dinner and drinks.

Day 18

Ride Onboard customers to Kununurra

Ride onboard customers transported to Kununurra airport or chosen accommodation

Life time memories.
Full trip planning and itinerary with a lead vehicle and guide for the full duration of the trip
Guidance and assistance for vehicle requirements and set up.
Tagalong tour cost are for for 1 vehicle with 1-2 people. Additional people $550pp
Guest dinner at Durba springs included for all guests
All required permits and fees arranged and included
Ride onboard Guest – Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner with alcohol whilst on the CSR
Drop off and pick up for ride onboard customers from or to the airport destination as stated in the itinerary
All guests receive a welcome merchandise pack
Please see terms and conditions for all other requirements, including luggage allowance for ride along customers

Please see terms and conditions for all other requirements, including luggage allowance for ride along customers
Personal travel insurance (this is recommended due to the isolated emergency access of this tour)
Isolated vehicle recovery insurance (Club 4 x 4 are the only company we are aware of that offers this policy, please note that we do not have an affiliation with this company and would encourage you to do your own research)

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SHORT ADVENTURES: (1-3 Day Trips)

A 4 wheel drive (not all wheel drive) with low and high range and good ground clearance
An all-terrain tyre minimum, or more aggressive
Rated recover points must be fitted (factory hooks are not acceptable)
UHF radio, minimum of 2w, hire unit can be supplied if required
Provisions to air down and air up your tires

OUTBACK ADVENTURES (Canning Stock Route & Gibb River Road)

A 4 wheel drive (not all wheel drive) with low and high range and good ground clearance
A LT rated all-terrain tyre minimum, or more aggressive tread. Preferably should include 2 spares
Reputable upgraded suspension due to the harsh corrugations encountered
Vehicle needs to be able to carry enough fuel to cover approximately 1050km offroad (Canning Stock Route)
Rated recover points must be fitted (factory hooks are not acceptable)
Snorkel Fitted.
UHF radio, minimum of 5watt, fitted to vehicle preferred. hand held hire unit can be supplied if required
Supplied vehicle inspection to be carried out 2 weeks prior to trip
Minimum spares to be carried, recommendation list will be supplied
Provisions to air down and air up your tires
Paint protection (Canning Stock Route). This is highly recommended as some sections can be very overgrown.