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Canning Stock Route CONTENTS 1. PLANNING FOR YOUR JOURNEY When to travel 1 Where to begin and end your journey 1 Distances 2 General Considerations 2 Facilities and Services 3 2. PERMITS Native Title and the Canning Stock Route 5 Why do you need a Permit? 5 What does the permit cover and how to apply 7 What does the permit money get used for? 7 Closed Areas 8 Code of Conduct 10 3. PACKING FOR YOUR JOURNEY Car Preparation 11 Suggested Equipment 12 Loading your Vehicle 13 Camping Equipment 13 Trailers 14 4. LOOKING AFTER COUNTRY DURING YOUR JOURNEY Tyre Pressure 15 Driving over Sand 16 Driving over Corrugations 16 5. CODE OF CONDUCT WHILST ON YOUR JOURNEY Camping 17 Bathing 18 Washing 18 Toileting 19 Rubbish 20 Fires 20 Protection of Heritage Sites 21 Photography 22 6. ASSISTANCE DURING YOUR JOURNEY Breakdowns 23 Medical Assistance 23 Contact Numbers 24 Disclaimer: Information provided in this publication is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Advice given is as a guide only. Version1.0 February 2011 Representatives of these native title areas come Foreword together in Kuju Wangka, which is focused on Canning Stock Route preserving the environmental, cultural and heritage This booklet has been prepared on behalf of Kuju values of the country along the Stock Route. Wangka, which represents traditional owners from the entire length of the Canning Stock Route. Kuju Wangka is supported by the Kimberley Land Council, Mungarlu Ngurrarankatja Rirraunkaja The purpose of this booklet is to provide useful Aboriginal Corporation, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (the information to travellers along the Canning Stock Martu Cultural Knowledge Program), the Western Route. In the future, we expect to expand this Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation and Central booklet to include cultural and historic information Desert Native Title to help people enjoy Services. These agencies travelling the Stock Route work with the traditional even more. owners to help them to preserve and protect The booklet focuses on their culture, heritage practical issues, but also and sites. provides some background on the native title rights By purchasing the over the Stock Route, the CSR Permit, you purpose of the CSR Permit are supporting the and the ways in which your traditional owners along permit monies will be used. the Canning Stock Route to look after their The Canning Stock Route country and to teach runs through 4 determined their children about their native title areas – culture. Tjurabalan, Ngurrara, Martu and Birriliburu – and By observing the through the area around requirements of the Wiluna that is currently permit, you will help the subject of a native title to preserve the high claim. environmental and heritage values of the The traditional owners are descendants of people Canning Stock Route for the enjoyment of all who met with Canning’s teams and often include Australians – Indigenous and non-Indigenous. people who were still living traditionally during the droving days of the Stock Route. They have Thanks for information in this booklet that was very detailed knowledge of the country along the kindly provided by the Leave No Trace program, length of the Canning Stock Route. and by the Australian National 4WD Council from its book Travelling in Outback Australia (by G. Cottee). PLANNING FOR YOUR JOURNEY Preparation is important to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable journey on the Canning Stock Route. The following pages are provided as a guide to help in your preparations. There are numerous books available which can assist you in your planning process. The following are just a few suggested by If there is the potential for a large amount of rain the Australian National 4WD Council: forecasted, it is advisable to postpone the journey • 4 Wheel Drive Going Bush published by due to boggy conditions. Driving through some Gregory’s. areas of the Canning Stock Route at these times • Gregory’s 4WD Escapes. can affect the track for the rest of the travellers. • Gregory’s 4WD Escapes 2 by Jan Snelling and John Tait. It is strongly advised that you check with the local • Explore Australia by Four Wheel Drive by Peter authorities on road closures and road conditions and Kim Wherret. before you set out on your journey. Contact numbers are listed on page 24. Specifically in relation to the Canning Stock Route, Eric and Ronelle Gard’s “The Canning Stock Route – WHERE WILL YOU BEGIN AND END a travellers’ guide” provides a wealth of information. YOUR JOURNEY? WHEN TO TRAVEL? The main access tracks to enter and exit the Canning Stock Route are through the following The recommended time to travel along the Canning stations or roads: Stock Route is between May and September. This • Wiluna (Well 1); time of year provides relatively mild temperatures • Granite Peak Station (access at well 5). Contact during the day and evenings. Be warned some the Wiluna Shire and Station Owners; evenings may drop to zero degrees so make sure • Glen Ayle Station (access at well 9). Contact you pack appropriately. the Wiluna Shire and Station Owners; • Talawana Track (access at Well 23); Travelling outside this time frame is not • Kidson Track/Wapet Road (access at Well 33); recommended due to extreme heat and possible • Tanami Road (access at Billiluna above Well 51). wet and boggy conditions. In addition, travelling outside the main travel season will mean that you Access may be dependent on permits. Permit are more isolated in this unforgiving terrain. information is outlined on page 5. 1 | Canning Stock Route Information Pack 2011 DISTANCES When planning your route it is useful to calculate GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS distances for each day to determine how long your journey will take and supplies you may need. • Prepare tour itinerary and determine your group size. Remember it is not The total distance from Wiluna to Halls Creek is 1820 recommended that you undertake such kilometers. However, if you visit each well or plan a journey with only one vehicle. to double back on occasions you will exceed this • If possible talk to someone else who has distance. done the trip you are planning and get their advice. Websites such as www. The Exploroz website is a useful resource which exploroz.com.au often provide up-to- provides distance between wells and average time date information on road conditions. taken. www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/WDeserts/ • Determine whether any special entry Canning_Stock_Route.asp permits are required. See page 5. • Find out about road conditions. Ensure when planning your schedule to allow extra • Find out about camping regulations in days in case of heavy rain. This may cause an enforced places you intend to stay. wait at a campsite for a couple of days or may lead to • Make arrangements to hire a vehicle problems. satellite phone or other HF radio communications. • Also give consideration to the purchase/ hire of an EPIRB or similar device. These devices allow authorities to locate your position in an emergency. • Make a camping booking at those places that require advance bookings. • Plan fuel and food supply stops. See page 3. Fuel is not readily available along the Canning Stock Route. • Tell someone your itinerary and keep them informed about where you are during your journey or of any changes to your expected completion date. This also entails advising authorities prior to entering a remote area and advising them when you complete the Canning Stock Route. • Undertake a first aid course and a 4WD driving course. Canning Stock Route Information Pack | 2 FACILITIES AND SERVICES Along the Canning Stock Route, a number of communities can be accessed to stock up on fuel, food supplies, water, showers etc. Wiluna Parnngurr Kunawarritji Billiluna Halls Creek Diesel Y Y Y Y Y Unleaded Y N Opal Fuel Y Y LPG Y N N N Y Store Y Y Y Y Y Souvenirs Y N Y Y Y Internet Y Y Y Y Y Credit Card Y Y N (Eftpos or cash Y Y Facility only) Mon -Fri 7.30am to 8.30-11.30am, 8am-12pm, 8-11am, 2-4pm 5am-10pm 5.30pm 1.30-4.30pm 1-4.30pm Office: 8am-12pm, 2-4pm Sat - Sun 7.30am to 9 -11am (Sat) 8-11.30am (Sat) Shop: 8-11am Office 5am-10pm (Sat & 5.30pm (Sat & Sunday Closed Sunday closed Closed (Sat) Sun) Sun) Sunday closed Contact Details Wiluna Shire: (08) Coordinator: (08) Coordinator: (08) Office: (08) 91688988 Halls Creek Shire 9981 8000 9176 9009 9176 9040 Store: (08) 91688076 Council: (08) 9168 Barry and Paul Graham A/H Office Manager: 6007 (08) 91688034 Email to@wiluna. admincotton kunawarritji@ ceo@mindibungu. hcshire@hcshire. wa.gov.au creek@bigpond. bigpond.com org.au ; wa.gov.au com Website: www. billiluna.org.au 3 | Canning Stock Route Information Pack 2011 Wiluna Parnngurr Kunawarritji Billiluna Halls Creek Accommodation *Wiluna Caravan $100 p/night * Self Contained Guesthouses $110 Motels and Park & Hotel/ self contained Unit $80 for per person per Caravan Parks. Motel: (08) 9981 accommodation: 2 per person night. Bookings Search for 7012 Showers, Full room (includes recommended accommodation *Gunbarrel Kitchen, Washing showers & washing on www. Laager: (08) 9981 Machine machine) hallscreek. 7161 * Overnight wa.gov.au/ *Carnegie Station: Camping $60 per (08) 9981 2991 vehicle (includes showers & washing machine) Showers Y N (with Showers $8 $5 per person Y Accommodation Washing Machine only) $8 Water Y Y N Y Y Rubbish Disposal Y Y. Rubbish into Y Y: Rubbish to Y bins. Collection be placed in on Monday plastic bags in designated bins only Liquor Restrictions Y Y Y Y Y Notes *All tourists *Workshop *Fuel cards must report to available for any available after the community repairs/tyres hours from the Coordinator’s Mindibungu Office before office manager entering the community.