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	Canning Stock Route - Well 16

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*Description*	Camping area on the Canning Stock Route
*Location*	23° 54′ CD" S . 122° 23′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : *** km NNE of Wiluna WA Prominent feature : Canning Stock Route
*What's there*


*General comments*
	Primitive bush campsite along.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	Traversing the Canning Stock Route is considered to be one of the most difficult 4WD treks that can be undertaken in Australia and is unforgiving for anyone not adequately prepared. Travelling along the CSR should not be attempted unless travellers have had extensive outback travel experience. This is an extremely remote area and there are almost no facilities available for the entire 1,800 km length. All travellers must be entirely self sufficient in term.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Access considerations

Traversing the Canning Stock Route is considered to be one of the most difficult 4WD treks that can be undertaken in Australia and is unforgiving for anyone not adequately prepared. Travelling along the CSR should not be attempted unless travellers have had extensive outback travel experience. This is an extremely remote area and there are almost no facilities available for the entire 1,800 km length. All travellers must be entirely self sufficient in term.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Activities for the Kids*
	The usual bush activities incl.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Considerations for those with disabilities*
	Nothing .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Travel Notes*
	A Code Of Conduct exists to ensure the environment is protected and all activities and undertaken safely. All land adjacent to the Canning Stock Route Reserve between Well 5 and Well 40 has been granted to the Martu people under the Native Title Act, 1993, and is now restricted access land. If you wish to leave the actual CSR vehicular track, a permit is required. Some sites are actually located within the Stock Route Reserve, .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Travel Notes

A Code Of Conduct exists to ensure the environment is protected and all activities and undertaken safely. All land adjacent to the Canning Stock Route Reserve between Well 5 and Well 40 has been granted to the Martu people under the Native Title Act, 1993, and is now restricted access land. If you wish to leave the actual CSR vehicular track, a permit is required. Some sites are actually located within the Stock Route Reserve, .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Description of Camping / Accommodation facilities*
	Nothing provided, just areas of flat sand. Links to other sites and the overall route are listed below: CSR 4WD Trek Well 06 Durba Springs Georgia Bore Thring Rock Well 2A Well .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*WWWeb Links*
	ANFWDC Website
	ExplorOz Web Site
	ExplorOz Web Site
	The Canning Stock Route


*Other Documents*
	CSR Code of Conduct


*History on the area*
	The Canning Stock Route was created by Albert 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. From 1906 to 1907, Canning conducted a full survey from north to south and then came back in 1908 to 1910 with a team to sink the 51 wells along the 1850km between Halls Creek and Wiluna. Wells were constructed one day.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

History on the area

The Canning Stock Route was created by Albert 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. From 1906 to 1907, Canning conducted a full survey from north to south and then came back in 1908 to 1910 with a team to sink the 51 wells along the 1850km between Halls Creek and Wiluna. Wells were constructed one day.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Useful References*
	The Australian National Four Wheel Drive Council (ANFWDC) was formed to address issues of national importance and access to the Can.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	ANFWDC Canning Stock Route Manager 0438 853 342: Capricorn Roadhouse (Bill Sheppard) 091 751 535: Police.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	10/7/2008 LRC Graeme and Linda Pigram

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Document produced on 03-02-2010

Canning Stock Route - Well 16