Canning Stock Route, Desert track between Halls Creek and Wiluna, Western Australia.
The Canning Stock Route extends 1,850 kilometers through three deserts, crossing approximately 900 sand dunes and connecting 51 water wells.
Alfred Canning established this route in 1910 to transport cattle from Kimberley to southern markets, collaborating with Aboriginal guides to locate water sources.
The route intersects four Aboriginal territories - Tjurabalan, Ngurrara, Martu, and Birriliburu - each maintaining connections to traditional water sources and lands.
Travelers require permits, four-wheel drive vehicles, three weeks of supplies, and should plan their journey between April and September to avoid extreme temperatures.
The track contains 51 historical wells, positioned approximately every 20 kilometers, making it the longest stock route through Australian deserts.
Location: Western Australia
GPS coordinates: -18.32444,127.55465
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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