The canning stock route exhibition and general admission to the national museum is free. It is a country seen through the eyes of aboriginal artists, and animated by ancestral energies and stories. John ford from on the road magazine has put together an article on his canning stock route adventure. Taken on the canning stock route wa tasmania, western australia. Canning stock route expedition 4wd tagalongtour 1st jul 2020 22nd jul 2020.
The exhibition showcases new works from the canning stock route collection from the national museums national historical collection, including 17 pieces never shown before. The first few hundred kilometres it runs concurrent with the tanami track. The canning stock route exhibition germaine greer art and. The canning stock route now forms one of the most remote. Permits for the canning stock route csr cancelled immediately the wa government has declared a state of emergency and a public health emergency as a result of the spread of coronavirus covid19. Yiwarra kuju, the canning stock route by national museum of. Australiacelestialcanningsunsetoutdooroutdoorsoutdoor livinggardensunsets. Pastoralists raising beef cattle in the kimberley region of northern western australia needed to bring their cattle to markets in the south, where tens of thousands of people lived on the. With a total distance of around 1,850 km 1,150 mi it is the longest historic stock route in the world. A comprehensive history of the canning stock route 1096 2010 book 20 10171 the beckoning west.
These photos came from various sources john allen, o. The canning stock route is an old cattle droving route that was developed in the early part of the 20th century to allow stockcattle to be driven a direct, overland route from the kimberley to perth bypassing the various diseases they usually picked up when passing along the coast. Back to tour listing back to tour category listing. As project team leader, she guided the development of the yiwarra kuju exhibition in collaboration with. With a total distance of around 1,850 km 1,150 mi it is the longest historic stock route in the world the stock route was proposed as a way of breaking a monopoly that west kimberley cattlemen had on the beef trade at the beginning of the 20th century. The pervasive line the endeavour of the canning stock route by. The canning stock route was the ripping wheeze of james isdell, mp for the pilbara, in 1905.
Creating the canning stock route was the answer to a host of challenges presented by the australian outback. Pre book your bean bags or risk not having a comfy seat should they run out. Stories from the canning stock route, was on show at the national museum in canberra from 2015 to 2017. The exhibition is touring around russia and the embassys other countries of accreditation until 2019. The rugged terrain and sheer isolation of the stock route demands an.
Thanks for information in this booklet that was kindly provided by the leave no trace program, and by the australian national 4wd council from its book travelling in outback australia by g. Journal article 1994 1739 a brief history of the canning stock route book 1980 1047 a time to keep. Tv commentary or history bookinforms us about ruptures and others in their. Following the route or close to it blazed by alfred canning back in 1906, this track covers roughly 1850km of pure offroad heaven, stretching from halls creek in the kimberley region to wiluna in midwest western australia. The canning stock route is a track that runs from halls creek in the kimberley region of western australia to wiluna in the midwest region. Laurie mclean et al travelled the canning in 2007 and 2010 and provided me with their photos on cd. The worlds longest stock route, canning stock route in the desert of western australia, finds reflection on canvases, which have come all the way. The canning stock route became a permanent and prominent feature of the landscape.
The 4wd suitable to 4wdrives with high and low range. Canning stock route permits australia so much to see. Booktopia has yiwarra kuju, the canning stock route by national museum of australia. Our canning stock route tours travel the original canning stock route created by albert canning in 1908 for kimberley cattlemen to take their stock to the southern markets. The canning stock route john carty, carly davenport. The original route includes 51 wells and stretches 2,0 kilometres from halls creek to wiluna. Canning stock route is an exhibition in which aboriginal painters and storytellers share their own accounts of the legendary western australian canning stock route. Australia,canning stock route is a bush track traversing the little sandy, great sandy. Many of the works in this exhibition reflect the beautiful, rich colours of the outback, inspired by my travels through wa, particularly along the canning stock route. Canning stock route admission admission to yiwarra kuju. Mar 16, 2016 s02e03 pat callinans 4x4 adventures canning stock route history wa.
On the return trip from halls creek to wiluna, canning surveyed more well sites and at the site of well 40 and. Stories and magnificent art from the western desert, beautiful and. Nov 02, 20 fat tyres and wide rims have made unsupported canning stock route travel possible. Their manager had just left after three successful years there with a very exiting group of painters. Creating the canning stock route this link, from australia.
Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Kaninjaka, drawn largely from the nmas extensive stock route collection, is based on a larger museum exhibition about the canning track that toured australia a few years ago. Stories and magnificent art from the western desert, beautiful and emotive, not to be missed. The aboriginal experience of the impact of the worlds longest cattle migration route is told in a remarkable reproduction exhibition of contemporary paintings in. Built in 1910 to break the west kimberley beef monopoly, the route begins in halls creek and extends all the way to wiluna in the midwest, a distance of over 1800kms.
The canning stock route is not an easy trip but it is the pinnacle of 4wdrive trips in australia. The aboriginal experience of the impact of the worlds longest cattle migration route is told in a remarkable reproduction exhibition of contemporary paintings in yiwarra kuju. The canning stock route was used in the first half of the 20th century for droving cattle through 1,850km of western australian desert from the kimberley to the southern goldfields region. Our canning stock route tours 2017 travel the original canning stock route created by albert canning in 1908 for kimberley cattlemen to take their stock from the kimberley grasslands to the southern markets including kalgoorlie and perth. Australian national botanic gardens october 22, 2012. Let our expert guide lead you along the loneliest 4wd track in the world on a challenging 4wd outback tour in the safety of a small convoy. Aug 01, 2016 our canning stock route tours 2017 travel the original canning stock route created by albert canning in 1908 for kimberley cattlemen to take their stock from the kimberley grasslands to the southern markets including kalgoorlie and perth. The wa government has issued enforceable directions to restrict access in. Yiwarra kuju tells the story of the routes impact, and the importance of the country around it, interpreted through aboriginal eyes and voices. In 1906, the government of western australia appointed alfred canning to survey the route. See all 118 photos taken at australian national botanic gardens by 797 visitors.
The above mentioned book and a booklet included with the video, entitled travellers advice booklet covered such. It was created as a stock route between the towns of halls creek in the east kimberley and wiluna in central western australia. Includes a chapter called aborigines and the canning stock route and references to indigenous people, history and culture throughout. The longest historic stock route in the world, the canning is regarded as one of the worlds great fourwheeldrive journeys. The stock route was proposed as a way of breaking a monopoly that west kimberley cattlemen had on the beef trade at the beginning of the 20th century. The stock route was proposed as a way of breaking a monopoly that west kimberley cattlemen had on. The canning stock route is the catalogue published by the national museum of australia to accompany the groundbreaking exhibition of the. Oct 25, 2012 see all 118 photos taken at australian national botanic gardens by 797 visitors. Canning stock route fuel dump long range automotive. Photos at australian national botanic gardens acton 9 tips.
More than 200 oral histories were recorded by the canning stock route project, mostly in traditional languages, and more than 80 of these were translated by a team of. Canning was already experienced in travelling through rough arid land as he surveyed the first rabbit proof fence that ran from esperance to eighty mile beach. The race to exploit it required hordes of workers, and workers needed beef. Canning stock route exhibition australian embassy in russia. The pilbara, in western australia, had been discovered to be mostly highgrade iron ore. Canning stock route expedition seat in vehicle diamantina. Now you can join us as we explore its full length, plus much more.
The canning stock route is an old cattle droving route that was developed in the early part of the 20th century to allow stock cattle to be driven a direct, overland route from the kimberley to perth bypassing the various diseases they usually picked up when passing along the coast. Other work, reminiscent of monet, capture the liquid light that filters across the water lily covered ponds, using wax over natural dyed silk. The upper part of the gardens is closed on days of strong wind or high fire danger. The canning stock route history of aboriginal interaction. The canning stock route exhibition germaine greer art. The museum acquired the canning stock route collection in 2009. Canning stock route expedition australian tours global. They were originally designed for snow, but soft sand is another of the few mediums ive ridden where there is a genuine possibleimpossible delineation. Canning stock route 4wd tour 26 days the canning stock route is possibly the most difficult 4wd track in the world.
Canning stock route rudall river experience 2001 page 2 stock route the loneliest track in the world and we all made a point of not only watching it but taking relevant notes as well. This long range tank along with the 90lt main tank gave john 240 litres of fuel. The national museum shop the museum shop has an exciting range of gifts and mementos representative of all nine art centres featured in the yiwarra kuju exhibition. More than an exhibition of aboriginal art, yiwarra kuju is defined by a remarkable collection of oral histories, which vividly bring the culture and history of the region to life. The cafe, bookshop, tasmanian rainforest and sensory garden stay open so there is still heaps to see. This tour promises to be an adventure even for the most seasoned of modernday explorers. With a total distance of 1781 km it is also the longest historic stock route in the world.
The canning stock route passes through some of the most remote and isolated country in the world. A trip down the canning is like nothing you could ever imagine. The canning stock route images of aboriginal australian western desert art. The canning stock route group brings people together from all over australia and the world, to learn, discuss. Kaninjaka, drawn largely from the nmas extensive stock route collection, is based on a larger museum exhibition about the canning track that. The canning stock route is one of the toughest and most remote tracks in the world. The story of the canning stock routes impact on aboriginal people, through artworks by senior and emerging artists and the stories of traditional custodians. When a camera is present, this location has a picture. We spend 20 days on the actual canning stock route, no rushed itineraries or car breaking deadlines. S02e03 pat callinans 4x4 adventures canning stock route history wa. The canning stock route is a track that was developed on aboriginal homelands as mining and pastoral industries expanded in western australia. Table of figures figure 1 canning stock route, satellite imagery, erik ho. A checkered flag indicates a specific location was visited.
Discover a list of every exhibition held at the australian museum and at the djamu gallery at customs house, circular quay. Canning stock route 4wd tour26 days great divide tours. All participants will be required to carry large quantities of fuel and undergo a pre trip inspection. We travel from alice springs via the tanami desert to balgo and lake gregory. It includes 116 paintings, sculptural works, contemporary cultural objects, documentary material, and oral histories by 60 artists who travelled along the canning stock route on a returntocountry trip in 2007. When the survey party returned to perth, canning s treatment of aboriginal guides came under scrutiny leading to a royal commission. Aug 08, 2010 the canning stock route was the ripping wheeze of james isdell, mp for the pilbara, in 1905. The wa government has issued enforceable directions to restrict access in and out of remote aboriginal communities. Thats not to say that you cant ride a more normal mountain bike along. A dark chapter of history is tied up in the name of the canning. The canning stock route was first surveyed by alfred canning in 1906.
Canning stock route history of the canning stock route. This website includes all artworks from the yiwarra kuju exhibition, which was developed by the national museum of australia and form, and toured australia from 2010 to 20 a smaller version of the exhibition, kaninjaku. It runs from halls creek to wiluna, both in western australia. Canning stock route for the enjoyment of all australians indigenous and nonindigenous.
Gibb river road landcruiser 76 series towing a jayco expanda acroos the gibb river road duration. Yiwarra kuju tells the story of the route s impact, and the importance of the country around it, interpreted through aboriginal eyes and voices. Relax on their green lawns, read a book, do the washing, talk to station hands, clean up, work on the vehicles and prepare for the challenges of the canning. To some, like morika biljabi at well 33, the canning stock route cut their country in half. It explores their cultural diversity and interconnections with each other and their country and their part in a greater australian story. Fat tyres and wide rims have made unsupported canning stock route travel possible. Canning stock route tours from broome, darwin, kununurra, halls creek, perth, alice springs. Yarralumla gallery and oaks brasserie posts facebook. May 28, 2015 the worlds longest stock route, canning stock route in the desert of western australia, finds reflection on canvases, which have come all the way, to be displayed at dlf place saket in the capital.