Welcome to the Canning Stock Route (CSR) 4×4 Tagalong Tour Itinerary!
Get ready for one of the most legendary and remote outback adventures on earth. This is your guide to tackling the longest historic stock route in the world, a journey through endless red dunes, remote wells, and the vast deserts of Western Australia. Canning stock route tours are designed for serious adventurers who want to experience this iconic route with expert guidance and full support.
Our tours run on set departure dates, which you’ll see listed below. Scroll down further for the full day-by-day itinerary, packed with details about the tracks you’ll drive, the places you’ll camp, and the incredible experiences along the way.
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Perth – Darwin
TO BE DETERMINED
We depart Darwin, with our first stop at Adelaide River for morning tea and coffee. We then continue down the highway to Edith Falls for lunch and a swim. We end the day at Victoria River Hotel. if time permits we will have a quick swim at the Katherine Hot Springs.
We have a few hours to look around Kununurra this morning, before we depart for our camp on the Great Northern Highway.
Today the real adventure begins as we start or journey along the Canning Stock Route (CSR)
Today we finish our adventure on the CSR and camp near the outback town of Meekatharra.
Today we make our way into Perth for the final leg of the Tour.
Today we head for Kununurra. On our way we will stop at Timber Creek, and Policeman Point for lunch and an opportunity to spot some Saltwater Crocodiles.
We continue south today, along the Great Northern Highway, before turning off near Halls Creek onto the Tanami Rd. Today we aim to camp at the Wolf Creek Crater.
Our nightly destinations while on the CSR are relatively unknown and are largely determined by track and weather conditions. We will be camping along the track at well sites established
Tonight we celebrate our adventure with a meal and a drink or two at the Paynes Find Tavern and Roadhouse.
We depart Darwin, with our first stop at Adelaide River for morning tea and coffee. We then continue down the highway to Edith Falls for lunch and a swim. We end the day at Victoria River Hotel. if time permits we will have a quick swim at the Katherine Hot Springs.
Today we head for Kununurra. On our way we will stop at Timber Creek, and Policeman Point for lunch and an opportunity to spot some Saltwater Crocodiles.
We have a few hours to look around Kununurra this morning, before we depart for our camp on the Great Northern Highway.
We continue south today, along the Great Northern Highway, before turning off near Halls Creek onto the Tanami Rd. Today we aim to camp at the Wolf Creek Crater.
Today the real adventure begins as we start or journey along the Canning Stock Route (CSR)
Our nightly destinations while on the CSR are relatively unknown and are largely determined by track and weather conditions. We will be camping along the track at well sites established
Today we finish our adventure on the CSR and camp near the outback town of Meekatharra.
Tonight we celebrate our adventure with a meal and a drink or two at the Paynes Find Tavern and Roadhouse.
Today we make our way into Perth for the final leg of the Tour.
We depart Perth and head into the outback, making our first stop at the historic Paynes Find Tavern and Roadhouse. Tonight we camp nearby and kick off the adventure with a true country pub meal.
Our nightly destinations while on the CSR are relatively unknown and are largely determined by track and weather conditions. We will be camping along the track at well sites established.
We continue north along the Great Northern Highway, stopping to explore the Kimberley scenery, before arriving in Kununurra for a well-earned rest.
Today we cross into the Northern Territory, with stops at the stunning Victoria River region and Katherine Hot Springs, before continuing to Edith Falls for a swim and lunch. We finish the day with our last overnight stay on tour.
Today we head south for Captain Billy landing.
On our way we will visit the Jardine River Crossing. Unfortunately the crossing is now closed so we will again be taking the ferry to continue south. We will again stop at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch and a swim before heading to the east coast for camp.
From Paynes Find we continue north to the outback town of Meekatharra, where we prepare for the remote sections ahead.
Emerging from the CSR, we head toward Wolf Creek Crater, an incredible ancient meteorite impact site and camp nearby.
After a relaxed morning to look around Kununurra, we head for Timber Creek, stopping at Policeman Point for lunch and a chance to spot Saltwater Crocodiles.
We depart Perth and head into the outback, making our first stop at the historic Paynes Find Tavern and Roadhouse. Tonight we camp nearby and kick off the adventure with a true country pub meal.
From Paynes Find we continue north to the outback town of Meekatharra, where we prepare for the remote sections ahead.
Our nightly destinations while on the CSR are relatively unknown and are largely determined by track and weather conditions. We will be camping along the track at well sites established
Emerging from the CSR, we head toward Wolf Creek Crater, an incredible ancient meteorite impact site and camp nearby.
We continue north along the Great Northern Highway, stopping to explore the Kimberley scenery, before arriving in Kununurra for a well-earned rest.
After a relaxed morning to look around Kununurra, we head for Timber Creek, stopping at Policeman Point for lunch and a chance to spot Saltwater Crocodiles.
Today we cross into the Northern Territory, with stops at the stunning Victoria River region and Katherine Hot Springs, before continuing to Edith Falls for a swim and lunch. We finish the day with our last overnight stay on tour.
Today we head south for Captain Billy landing.
On our way we will visit the Jardine River Crossing. Unfortunately the crossing is now closed so we will again be taking the ferry to continue south. We will again stop at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch and a swim before heading to the east coast for camp.
A fully equipped Ex-Army Land Rover Perentie, set up with:
Comfy double bed 30L Dometic 12v fridge Crockery, cutlery, camp chairs, table & lighting 240v power inverter & recovery gear Annex, bush shower & bush toilet Fuel included for the entire trip All meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee All National Park and Traditional Lands entry and camping fees Led by passionate, experienced tour leaders Tips and hands-on guidance for 4×4 driving, camping & fishing Evening spotlighting walks UHF radio & emergency first aid kits in every vehicle Starlink carried by guides Tour leaders are First Aid & food safety trained Minor mechanical & electrical repairs covered on tour Fishing rods & tackle supplied Access to field guides on local flora, fauna, culture & history An edited highlight video of your trip to keep forever Personal toiletries (please use eco-friendly products)
Clothes, pillow, sheets/sleeping bag
Snacks and drinks (Alcohol is welcome, however there may be restrictions on what and how much can be taken into Indigenous communities, please discuss with your tour leader)
Camera, binoculars, torch/headlamp, and any extra fishing gear
Most importantly: a sense of adventure!
A detailed packing list will be provided in your tour information pack upon booking.
The Canning Stock Route stretches roughly 1,850 km and is one of the longest historic stock routes in the world. Dotted along its length are 51 hand-dug wells, each built about a day’s walk apart to water cattle during the original droving days — many of which still stand today as reminders of the route’s incredible history.
