Vol 4 Canning Stock Route Preparing for your journey Pg Useful tips 01 Permits Pg All you need to know 11 Cultural Heritage Pg Rock art and archaeology 19 Natural Heritage Pg Understanding the natural beauty 33 Looking after the Canning Pg Stock Route 37 How you can help Kuju Wa n g ka One Indigenous Voice for the Canning Stock Route Kuju Kuju Wa n g ka Wa n g ka One Indigenous Voice for One Indigenous Voice for the Canning Stock Route CANNING STOCK ROUTE CANNING STOCK ROUTE the Canning Stock Route The traditional owners are descendants of people who met with Canning’s teams and often include people who were still living traditionally during the droving days of the Stock Route. They have very detailed knowledge of the country along the length of Foreword the Canning Stock Route. Representatives of these native title areas come together in Kuju Wangka, which is focused on preserving the environmental, cultural and heritage values of the country along the Stock Route. Kuju Wangka is supported by the Kimberley Land Council, Mungarlu Ngurrarankatja Rirraunkaja Aboriginal Corporation, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa and Central Desert Native Title Services. These agencies work with the traditional owners to help them to preserve and protect their culture, heritage and sites. By purchasing Canning Stock Route Permits, you are supporting the traditional owners along the Canning Stock Route to look after their country and to teach their children about their culture. By observing the requirements of the permits, you will help to preserve the high environmental and heritage values of the Canning Stock Route for the enjoyment of all Australians – Indigenous and non- Indigenous. This booklet has been prepared on behalf of Information in this booklet that was kindly Kuju Wangka, which represents traditional provided by the Leave No Trace program, The Canning owners from the Canning Stock Route Department of Parks and Wildlife Services WA, and by the Australian National 4WD Stock Route The purpose of this booklet is to provide Council from its book Travelling in Outback useful information to travellers along the Australia (by G. Cottee). is one of the Canning Stock Route. The booklet focuses on practical issues, but also provides some Acknowledgement and thanks to Steve toughest and background on the native title rights over Wright, Ngurrara Rangers, Tjurabalan the Stock Route, the purpose of the Canning Rangers, Martu Rangers, Birriliburu Rangers, most remote Stock Route Permit and the ways in which Martin Dieckmann, Martumili Artists, your permit monies will be used. Mangkaja Artists, Tjukurba Art Gallery and tracks in the Warlayirti Artists for the wonderful photos. The Canning Stock Route runs through five All photos in this booklet are copyrighted world determined native title areas – Tjurabalan, material and all rights are reserved. Ngurrara, Martu, Birriliburu and Wiluna. Kuju Kuju Wa n g ka Wa n g ka One Indigenous Voice for One Indigenous Voice for the Canning Stock Route CANNING STOCK ROUTE CANNING STOCK ROUTE the Canning Stock Route Contents Preparing for Your Journey 01 When to travel? Distances Facilities and services Car preparation Car equipment and camping equipment list 08 Trailers and heavy vehicles Permits 11 Native Title and the Canning Stock Route Why do you need a permit? How to apply? Closed areas Code of conduct Ranger teams Cultural Heritage 19 The Archaeology of the Canning Stock Route Rock Art on the Canning Stock Route Protection of heritage sites Looking after the Canning Stock Route Photography Understanding the environment of the Canning Stock Route Art centres 37 Threats to Canning Stock Route country How you can help preserve the area Natural Heritage 33 Land forms Contact numbers Wetlands Flora 45 Contact numbers Fauna Assistance during your journey Publication date July 2014 Kuju Kuju Wa n g ka Wa n g ka One Indigenous Voice for One Indigenous Voice for the Canning Stock Route CANNING STOCK ROUTE CANNING STOCK ROUTE the Canning Stock Route 04 Distances When planning your route it is useful to calculate distances for each day Preparing to determine how long your journey will take and supplies needed. The entire Canning Stock Route is 1820 kilometers however if you visit for your each well or plan to double back on occasions you will exceed this distance. The Exploroz website is a useful journey resource which provides distances between wells and average time taken. Ensure when planning your schedule to allow extra days in case of heavy 01 Preparation is important rain. This may cause an enforced wait at a campsite for a couple of days or Preparation is important to ensure may lead to vehicle problems. you have a safe and enjoyable journey on the Canning Stock Route. This 02 When to travel? section is provided as a guide to help in your preparations. There are The recommended time to travel along the Canning numerous books available which can Stock Route is between May and September. assist you in your planning process. This time of year provides relatively mild temperatures The following are just a few during the day and evenings. Be warned some suggested by the Australian evenings may drop to zero degrees so make sure you National 4WD Council: pack appropriately. • Travelling in Outback Australia Travelling outside this time frame is not by George Cottee recommended due to extreme heat and possible wet • 4 Wheel Drive Going Bush and boggy conditions. In addition, travelling outside published by Gregory’s Where will you begin and end your the main travel season will mean that you are more 03 • Gregory’s 4WD Escapes 2 by isolated in this unforgiving terrain. journey? Jan Snelling and John Tait • Explore Australia by Four Wheel If a large amount of rain has been forecast, it is Drive by Peter and Kim Wherret advisable to postpone the journey due to boggy The main access tracks to enter and exit the Canning • Specifically in relation to the conditions. Driving through some areas at these Stock Route are through the following stations or roads: Canning Stock Route, Eric and times can affect the track for likely other travellers. • Wiluna (Well 1) Ronelle Gard’s “The Canning • Granite Peak Station (access at well 5) Stock Route – a travellers’ It is strongly advised that you check with the local • Glen-Ayle Station (access at well 9) guide” provides a wealth of authorities on road closures and road conditions • Talawana Track (access at Well 23) information. before you set out on your journey. Contact numbers • Kidson Track / Wapet Road (access at Well 33) are listed on page 45. • Tanami Road (access at Billiluna above Well 51) Access may be dependent on permits. Permit information is outlined on page 11. PAGE PAGE 2014 edition 01 www.canning stockroute.org.au 2014 edition www.canning stockroute.org.au 02 Kuju Kuju Wa n g ka Wa n g ka One Indigenous Voice for One Indigenous Voice for the Canning Stock Route CANNING STOCK ROUTE CANNING STOCK ROUTE the Canning Stock Route 05 Facilities and Services Along the Canning Stock Route, a number of communities can be accessed to stock up on fuel, food supplies and water and in some cases indulge in nice accommodation and hot showers. The following tables outline what is available at each community, however it is strongly advised to contact each community before you start your journey. Wiluna Parnngurr Punmu Kunawarritji Fuel Fuel Fuel Fuel Diesel: Yes Diesel: Yes Diesel: Yes Diesel: Yes Unleaded: Yes Unleaded: Yes (opal) Unleaded: Yes Unleaded: Yes (opal) LPG: No LPG: No LPG: No LPG: No Hours: 24 hours (card operated) Mon - Fri: 8am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Mon - Fri: 8am - 12 & 1pm - 4pm Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 12pm & Sat: Coordinator on site Sat: Coordinator on site 1.30pm - 4.30pm Store Sun: Coordinator on site Sun: Coordinator on site Sat: 8.30am - 11.30am Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm Sun: Closed Sat: 8am - 5pm Store Sun: 8am - 5pm Store Mon - Fri: 8am - 12 & 1pm - 4pm Store Mon - Fri: 8am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Sat: 8am - 12 Mon - Fri: 8am - 12pm & 1pm - 4.30pm Services Sat: 8am - 12pm Sun: Closed except for fuel (cash only) Sat: 8am - 11.30am Internet: No Sun: Closed Sun: Closed Water: Contact Shire office Services Rubbish Disposal: Yes Services Internet: Yes Services Workshop: Yes Internet: Yes Water: Yes Internet: No Clinic: Emergency treatments Water: Yes Rubbish Disposal: Yes Water: Yes Rubbish Disposal: Yes Workshop: Yes Rubbish Disposal: Yes Other Workshop: No Clinic: Emergency treatments Workshop: Yes Permit required: No Clinic: Emergency treatments Clinic: Emergency treatments Liquor restrictions: Applies to residents only Other Population: Approx 300 Other Permit required: No Other Permit required: No Liquor restrictions: No liquor allowed Permit required: No Accommodation Liquor restrictions: No liquor allowed Population: Approx 200 Liquor restrictions: No liquor allowed Club Hotel and Caravan park Population: Approx 100 Population: Approx 70 Gunbarrel Laager units and campsites Accommodation Accommodation Caravan park Accommodation Shire office contact details: Dongas: call ahead for information. $100 pn/pp Units and campsites Self contained units Call ahead for information Addresss: Scotia Street, Wiluna 6646 Community office contact details: Community office contact details: Email: [email protected] Community contact details: Phone: 08 9981 8000 Addresss: Po Box 598, Newman 6753 Addresss: LMB 20 via Newman 6753 Fax: 08 9981 7110 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Addresss: LMB 18 via Newman 6753 Website: www.wiluna.wa.gov.au Phone: 08 9176 9009