Trek notes on this site states
400 to 470 litres of diesel for whole trip
.
Who made the Canning Stock Route?
Alfred Canning
surveyed the track at the beginning of the twentieth century, and by 1910 his party had successfully made 52 wells that would allow cattle to be walked for a day to reach the next watering point.
How long is the Canning Stock Route?
1,150 mi
Is the Canning Stock Route Open 2021?
COVID-19 AND PERMITS FOR THE CANNING STOCK ROUTE (CSR)
CANCELLED IMMEDIATELY
. The WA Government has issued Enforceable Directions to restrict access in and out of remote Aboriginal communities and Native Title Holders are exercising their rights in restricting access to Native Title Lands.
Can you get fuel on the Canning Stock Route?
You also need to ensure that you can carry, or purchase, sufficient fuel. Once you’re on the track,
you can only get fuel at Kunawarritji, about 1,000km from Wiluna, or arrange a fuel drop in advance with Capricorn Roadhouse
.
Can you take a caravan on the Canning Stock Route?
Accommodation.
You’ll have to be prepared to camp along the Canning Stock Route as towing is a no go
. The Traditional Owners of the land ask all travellers to keep the trailers at home to minimise the environmental damage on the land.
How much more fuel does overland carry?
The safe bet is to carry
at least 5.0 U.S. gallons
of extra fuel with you on your adventures. A U.S. gallon of gasoline weighs approximately 6.3 pounds and most external cans are about 20 liters, or 5.0 gallons each. So five gallons of fuel is about 31.5 pounds plus the weight of the gas can itself.
How much fuel do you need to cross the Simpson Desert?
As a general rule, average fuel consumption will double in the Simpson Desert. We achieved 12.5L/100km on sealed roads, fully loaded, but this jumped to nearly
26.0L/100km
in the desert itself.
Who is canning named after?
The Canning Stock Route is a 1850-kilometre long track running between Halls Creek and Wiluna in Western Australia. It is named after
Alfred Wernam Canning
who surveyed the route in 1906–07.
Where in Australia is Lake Disappointment?
Kumpupintil Lake (pronounced goom-bu-pin-dil), formerly known as Lake Disappointment, is an endorheic salt lake located in the
Pilbara region of Western Australia
.
How long is the Canning Stock Route in Western Australia?
1,150 mi
What is the condition of the Gunbarrel Highway?
What is the condition of the Gunbarrel Highway? This trail passes through remote areas, so you need to be prepared. 4 wheeling is an inherently dangerous activity and shouldn’t be attempted without the appropriate training and equipment. By any standard, this is
a long and tough haul through very remote territory
.
Where does the Gunbarrel Highway start and finish?
The Gunbarrel Highway is a rough desert track that stretches 1,300 kilometres from
Carnegie Station in Western Australia to Victory Downs in the Northern Territory
.
What is the longest distance between fuel stops in Australia?
There’s a maximum distance of 300km between stops. That longest stretch is between
Laverton and Tjukayirla Roadhouse
.
