Now you can join us as we explore its full length, plus much more. Western australia and perth books eureka australiana books. Canning stock route and a century of new history abc. Canning stock route tours from broome, darwin, kununurra, halls creek, perth, alice springs. Interpretive signage along the drive opens your eyes to the secrets of this country and its historical, cultural and natural wonders. Gibb river road, canning stock route and out to the coast, wa. Between 1,500 and 2,000 a year do the canning stock route.
The canning stock route western australia home facebook. The above mentioned book and a booklet included with the video, entitled travellers advice booklet covered such. Canning stock route one road expedition outback australia. Stretching about 1850km from its southern end in wiluna, to its northern end at billiluna community on the tanami track, there are no towns along the way, no major services, and a general absence of emergency support. The canning today is one of the worlds greatest 4x4 adventures that combines a rich cultural heritage, extraordinary natural history, and an exciting remote area tour.
As clifford brooks story shows, the early history of the canning stock route is rich with examples of first contact between aboriginal people and the drovers who used the desert track. Amazingly, the difficulties with the canning stock route in the last few weeks have been to do with too much water, rather than too little. The canning stock route is a 1850kilometre long track running between halls creek and wiluna in western australia. Aug 01, 2016 our canning stock route tours 2017 travel the original canning stock route created by albert canning in 1908 for kimberley cattlemen to take their stock from the kimberley grasslands to the southern markets including kalgoorlie and perth. When the survey party returned to perth, cannings treatment of aboriginal guides came under scrutiny leading to a royal commission.
This map contains notes on the history of the surveying and building of the stock route by alfred canning and the subsequent well reconditioning by snell. The wa government has issued enforceable directions to restrict access in. Alfred wernam canning was the man selected to survey the route. Back to tour listing back to tour category listing.
More modern travellers have passed down the canning stock route than cattle ever did caught by the story, the physical challenge and the romance of running through a. Following the route or close to it blazed by alfred canning back in 1906, this track covers roughly 1850km of pure offroad heaven, stretching from halls creek in the kimberley region to wiluna in midwest western australia. This heavily referenced and comprehensively indexed book is destined to become the definitive history of the canning stock route and will appeal to general. The history of the canning stock route has been well documented from the colonial. Whether growyourown, bought locally from a farmers market, or fresh from a regular supermarket, seasonality still affects the quality, abundance and price of good food. We spend 20 days on the actual canning stock route, no rushed itineraries or car breaking deadlines. The canning stock route csr continues to lure wellequipped modern adventurers to the golden aura of its 1800 km of sandy track from central to northwestern wa, through the little sandy, gibson, great sandy and tanami deserts. Our canning stock route tours travel the original canning stock route created by albert canning in 1908 for kimberley cattlemen to take their stock to the southern markets. It was created as a stock route between the towns of halls creek in the east kimberley and wiluna in central western australia. You can choose to travel in our vehicles or tagalong in your own. Thats not to say that you cant ride a more normal mountain bike along. This map contains notes on the history of the surveying and building of the stock route by alfred.
Travellers should note that even with a permit, access is restricted to several sites, some located within the canning stock route reserve. The white man history has been told and its today in the book. A new update of the bestselling book in its field 100,000 in print. Built in 1910 to break the west kimberley beef monopoly, the route begins in halls creek and extends all the way to wiluna in the midwest, a distance of over 1800kms. A history of the big strawberry brief history jim tortalano on. Westprint heritage maps are designed to provide the traveller with a guide to understanding the history and environment through which you travel on outback tracks this map contains notes on the history of the surveying and building of the csr by alfred canning and the subsequent well reconditioning by snell all. The dune systems are an amazing site and an amazing driving experience. The history of this task and the subsequent building of the wells is fascinating. Shown as garden island on stirlings plan historical plan 297,299. Paperback january 1, 2009 by ronele and eric gard author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. What is there to see and what is there to do when travelling the csr. The story of the canning stock route walk by kathy.
Thanks for information in this booklet that was kindly provided by the leave no trace program, and by the australian national 4wd council from its book travelling in outback australia by g. Diamantina have been operating down the canning stock route since 1992. Westprint heritage maps are designed to provide the traveller with a guide to understanding the history and environment through which you travel on outback tracks. Our canning stock route tours 2017 travel the original canning stock route created by albert canning in 1908 for kimberley cattlemen to take their stock from the kimberley grasslands to the southern markets including kalgoorlie and perth. However we heard music so walked around the back to the garden bar and. The canning stock route was used in the first half of the 20th century for droving cattle through 1,850km of western australian desert from the kimberley to the southern goldfields region. All participants will be required to carry large quantities of fuel and undergo a pre trip inspection. The 4wd suitable to 4wdrives with high and low range. The wa government has issued enforceable directions to restrict access in and out of remote aboriginal communities. Canning stock route expedition 4wd tagalongtour 2022 dates tba. This tour promises to be an adventure even for the most seasoned of modernday explorers. Dec 12, 20 the canning stock route has a mythical quality.
The canning stock route is a track that runs from halls creek in the kimberley region of. Offroad vehicle recovery is provided throughout the entire pilbara, including 80 mile beach, the canning stock route, rudal river national park and karijini. The canning stock route is a track that runs from halls creek in the kimberley region of western australia. He joined the western australian lands department in 1893 and proved himself to be a reliable surveyor. With a total distance of around 1,850 km 1,150 mi it is the longest historic stock route in the world. In 1906, the government of western australia appointed alfred canning to survey the route. Jun 15, 2015 the csr travelled in may 2015 returning in 2017 for a three week photographic tourexperience. The canning stock route group brings people together from all over australia and the world, to learn, discuss and share their experiences on the stock route. He and his wife ronele wrote that book, and erics talk brought back many memories.
The original route includes 51 wells and stretches 2,0 kilometres from halls creek to wiluna. Let our expert guide lead you along the loneliest 4wd track in the world on a challenging 4wd outback tour in the safety of a small convoy. The canning stock route is a track that runs from halls creek in the kimberley region of western australia to wiluna in the midwest region. Canning stock route expedition australian tours global. Canning stock route 4wd tour 26 days the canning stock route is possibly the most difficult 4wd track in the world. They were originally designed for snow, but soft sand is another of the few mediums ive ridden where there is a genuine possibleimpossible delineation. It is named after alfred wernam canning who surveyed the route in 190607. There are drives that are rougher, sand dunes that are taller and floodways that are stickier, but no track compares with the csr in terms of sheer distance and the mechanical and physical endurance required. Canning stock route expedition seat in vehicle diamantina. The longest historic stock route in the world, the canning is regarded as one of the worlds great fourwheeldrive journeys. More than 15 languages are spoken in the region intersected by the stock route. The canning stock route is not an easy trip but it is the pinnacle of 4wdrive trips in australia. The canning stock route, through great sandy desert in wa, saw the first contact between white settlers and local aboriginal people. The canning stock route western australia, wiluna, western australia.
Now with 14 great treks youll find the book at 4wd stores, map shops and. Feb 23, 2020 the canning stock route was created by alfred canning, who was chosen to survey a route for kimberley cattlemen to take their stock to the southern markets at a time when cattle tick issues prevented the use of other transport methods. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Price new from used from paperback, 2009 please retry.
From 1906 to 1907, canning conducted a full survey from north to south and return and fund a stock route was. Gibb river road landcruiser 76 series towing a jayco expanda acroos the gibb river road duration. Canning stock route 4wd tour26 days great divide tours. When it comes to australias top 4wd tracks, they dont come much bigger than the canning stock route. The canning stock route passes through some of the most remote and isolated country in the world. The canning stock route csr is one of the most remote and isolated 4wd tracks in the world and holds its appeal as the last frontier. Moon guidebooks travellers updates australia western australia. Nov 02, 20 fat tyres and wide rims have made unsupported canning stock route travel possible. Canning stock route for the enjoyment of all australians indigenous and nonindigenous.
Alfred cannings 1850kilometre stock route became the point at which white history intersected and clashed with the indigenous dreaming. The canning stock route is an old cattle droving route that was developed in the early part of the 20th century to allow stock cattle to be driven a direct, overland route from the kimberley to perth bypassing the various diseases they usually picked up when passing along the coast. Running almost 2000 kilometres, from halls creek in the kimberley to wiluna in the south, the canning stock route crosses the traditional land of many aboriginal language groups. The canning stock route project tells an intercultural and intergenerational story of aboriginal community, collaboration and reconciliation. Includes a chapter called aborigines and the canning stock route and references to indigenous people, history and culture throughout. Canning was born in victoria and been a cadet surveyor in new south wales. Subscribe to the newsletter at the website for information a. Relax on their green lawns, read a book, do the washing, talk to station hands, clean up, work on the vehicles and prepare for the challenges of the canning. Offroad safety it should really go without saying that if youre going offroad, make sure youre well prepared before you leave. The canning stock route is the longest historic stock route in the world, running 1,780 kms through the desert region of western australia. The map is clear with symbols referring to textual information provided on the back of the map explaining each point of interest, surrounding flora and fauna.
May 03, 2010 more modern travellers have passed down the canning stock route than cattle ever did caught by the story, the physical challenge and the romance of running through a truly deep artery of wa. The rugged terrain and sheer isolation of the stock route demands an. The canning stock route now forms one of the most remote. A dark chapter of history is tied up in the name of the canning.
It includes 116 paintings, sculptural works, contemporary cultural objects, documentary material, and oral histories by 60 artists who travelled along the canning stock route on a returntocountry trip in 2007. In 1901 he successfully surveyed the line for the rabbitproof fence. The canning road board in april 1940 proposed the name bentley park for the. Yarra valley church of england school bushwalkers club, co 9 arcady grove. Several good phrase books are available in melbourne, but in the usual fashion of.
We talk with canning stock route expert, phil binachi about the activities and attractions on the stock route. The museum acquired the canning stock route collection in 2009. Last horse standing about that area and so we passed the book on to them. Westprint canning stock route outback map and travel guide. Alfred cannings 1,850kilometre stock route became the point at which white history intersected and clashed with the indigenous dreaming.
The canning stock route history of aboriginal interaction. Permission is required to pass through the lands of the gregory lakes community. A comprehensive history of the canning stock route 1906 2010. It is a line on the map that brings extraordinary stories of people and country together. Aubin grove in the city of cockburn was formerly part of the rural locality of banjup. Canning stock route rudall river experience 2001 page 2 stock route the loneliest track in the world and we all made a point of not only watching it but taking relevant notes as well.
The stock route was proposed as a way of breaking a monopoly that west kimberley cattlemen had on the beef trade at the beginning of the 20th century. The l700kilometre long canning stock route csr crosses a remote part of western australia. Some time ago track care wa were back on the canning stock route. It wqs surveyed and constructed in the period 19061910 to provide access to southern markets for the. Permits for the canning stock route csr cancelled immediately the wa government has declared a state of emergency and a public health emergency as a result of the spread of coronavirus covid19. It explores their cultural diversity and interconnections with each other and their country and their part in a greater australian story. The csr travelled in may 2015 returning in 2017 for a three week photographic tourexperience. Fat tyres and wide rims have made unsupported canning stock route travel possible. Travellers should be extremely well prepared before undertaking this trek the canning stock route is one of the most remote and isolated four wheel drive tracks in the world. The canning stock route is a 1850kilometre long track running between halls creek and wiluna in western. A story that until now has been told mainly from a nonaboriginal perspective, it became a frontier narrative about the making of australia, but the voices. As clifford brooks story shows, the early history of the canning stock route is rich with examples of first contact between aboriginal people. The canning stock route is an old cattle droving route that was developed in the early part of the 20th century to allow stockcattle to be driven a direct, overland route from the kimberley to perth bypassing the various diseases they usually picked up when passing along the coast.
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