The 4W Driver’s Guide – Canning Stock Route

The Canning Stock Route (CSR) was once the longest and toughest stock route in the world. Today, thanks to its length and isolation, the CSR has become the most challenging 4WD adventure in Australia, attracting travellers from all over Australia as well as internationally. Canning could never have envisaged its popularity back in 1910, when he telegraphed his boss Harry S King from Wiluna with the words, “Work Completed, Canning.”

Written by experienced desert traveller and historian, Phil Bianchi (OAM), this guide is essential for anyone considering tackling this epic adventure.  While this guide seeks to assist travellers with advice, including vehicle preparation, permit requirements, travel and track information, it is the responsibility of the users of this guide to ensure that they understand the information, the difficulties and harshness of the CSR, and that they have a suitably prepared vehicle with adequate communications and safety systems.