Talawana Track to Canning stock route and south to Durba Springs

Craig, you won’t have any issues.

There are two tracks into Rudall from the Talawana and I’d recommend the eastern (main) track. The other is overgrown and has a few big holes in it.

The Talawana is pretty corrugated from the Parnngurr turnoff through to Georgia Bore but it’s nothing you won’t be able to handle by driving to the conditions.

It’s a mixed run down to Durba with a bit of sand, some rocky country and some woodland as well. Again nothing that will disturb you.

The road into Durba can be quite sandy and remember to pick up wood well before you get there as there is none in the camp site. Make sure you have your canning permit because the rangers frequent Durba and will ask for them. Firewood also applies for Georgia Bore. It’s highly overrated so we always try and avoid it as a camp area if we can. The dingoes are a nuisance there also so don’t leave things lying about camp.

The road through Rudall is also quite sandy in its first stretches from the Talawana but firms up once you hit the quartzite country about 8 km in. North of the Rudall River it again gets sandy closer to the DQB turn off. That 17 km in to DQB is rough and windy but an enjoyable one if taken easily.

My only advice to you is be mindful of your weight of both vehicle and trailer, particularly for the sandy stretches. I find the worst sandhills on the Canning are actually well north of your route commencing from Well 34 upwards.

Enjoy.

Mick

Thanks for that Mick, the info is much appreciated.
Cheers Craig

G'day CraigM1
Well put together as always Mick O, the Karlamilyi aka Rudall River National Park is currently being flogged like an old donkey by the tourism council and all the special interest groups who feed of tourists, now that the resources sector has tightened the purse strings. This may lead to more solo travellers wandering the western desert regions and in all honesty I hope the region gets visitors that will appreciate the place for what it really is ~ utterly magnificent.

Possibly the only hurdle in coming years will be the visitor numbers, I've heard there might be restrictions at some point in the future, but right now it's all working reasonably well in respect to the permit system.

Craig M1, if you have a valid permit, good equipment and a non binding time frame you will have a brilliant experience ~ enjoy and learn.

Safe travels : Joe Fury

Thanks Jo
I am getting more comfortable by the minute.
Cannot wait for the red pindan, spinafex and brilliant night skies.
Cheers Craig.