Includes detailed map lift-out.
This book is a fascinating story of how the canning stock route was carved through some of Australia's most remote country so that cattle from the East Kimberley could be taken to southern markets. It is also an informative guide for those who want the challenge of making this overland trip an adventure of their own.
Now a string of wells, dug by the early surveyors, marks the path of the Canning Stock Route but the country elsewhere is often dry and deserted. For those who know the signs, the land is, however, home to some wonderful wildlife species. Through its superb photography and informative text, this guide introduces the reader to the wonders of outback Australia - the varied vegetation, the nocturnal animal life, the birds and the surprising oases.
A detailed description of the route and what the adventurer will see along the way is combined with information on safe and responsible travelling. This book gives a highly detailed and absorbing account of a true outback experience.
