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Canning Stock Route Fuel Consumption - Sept 2026
Canning Stock Route Fuel Consumption - Sept 2026
Halls Creek to Wiluna WA
Halls Creek to Wiluna WA
The fuel consumption data below is provided to help four-wheel drivers plan their trek along the Canning Stock Route. While general estimates for an unladen 4WD typically range between 18 and 25L/100 km, we based our fuel calculations on a conservative average of 20L/100 km (1.6 times our average highway rate of 12.5L/100km). This baseline was used for our longest remote stretch: the 1,050 km section between Kunawarritji (Well 33) and Wiluna. Ultimately, through responsible and mindful 4WD driving, we managed to achieve a highly efficient overall consumption of 17.3L/100 km.
Background
Background
Route – Travelling South from Halls Creek to Wiluna via Well 5 through Granite Peak Station. Total distance covered 1888km.
Duration - 15 days with camp stay days at Stretched Logoon (+1) and Durba (+2)
Weather Conditions – Dry and mid to high 30's ºC most days.
Fuel Consumption – Diesel 328L (17.3L/100km or 5.76km/L) See the table below for further details.
Track Condition – Sand dunes with deep divots, mostly firm with softer crests, extreme corrugations, sharp stony outcrops, rocky shelf sections, and hidden washouts. Large sections of the track narrow to tight and heavily overgrown stunted Mulga, and scrub.
Vehicle - Toyota LC70 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel engine (1VD-FTV) Manual Single Cab with Kappa Kanopy fitted. The vehicle has NOT been remapped from the factory settings.
Mass – Averaged 3850 kg. Fully loaded with food, water, fuel and Jerry cans, just on 4000kg.
Fuel - From Halls Creek 130L Main Tank + 4 Jerry Cans 80L for a total of 210L. Each fuel stop included a full main tank plus any used Jerry cans.
Water - 160L In tanks. Used around 140 L in total over the 15 days, including water for showers. Topped up water tanks at the Kunawarritji Store.
Tyre Pressures - 50% of normal road pressure that provided ample traction over all dunes with no wheel spin. Maximum running temperature: 43ºC
Transmission - Over dunes, 2nd and 3rd gear in high 4WD mode with the odd low-range dune crossing. Otherwise, 3rd and 4th gears along flater section.
Recover Gear Used - None.
Paint Protection - Bushwrapz on vehicle and NarrowTrax on Canopy
Tyre Punctures – None.
Damage – Minor damage from reversing into a tree.
Do not attempt the CSR without a high-clearance 4WD equipped with low-range capabilities, high-quality tyres, and heavy-duty suspension in peak mechanical condition.
Keep your vehicle weight to an absolute minimum and drop tyre pressures to at least 50% of your normal road settings. Carry supplies to sustain your crew for a minimum of three weeks.
The track is littered with the increasing remains of ill-prepared vehicles and trailers—a sobering reminder to plan and be prepared.
CSR Fuel Consumption Spreadsheet
CSR Fuel Consumption Spreadsheet
Fuel Consumption Notes
Fuel Consumption Notes
Travelling north to south along the Canning Stock Route had a couple of advantages.
Not driving into the sun during the afternoon
Approaches to the dunes are not as rutted as the southern side.
Halls Creek to Billilune was mostly a sealed road or a good-quality gravel road.
The northern section from Billiluna to Well 33 / Kunawarritji consumed more fuel than the southern section to Wiluna. The northern section had softer and taller dunes, whereas the southern section had a flatter and firmer terrain, allowing for sightly higher tyre pressures.
From Well 5 we elected to exit the CSR using the Granite Peak Station tracks. To our surprise the station tracks in the most part were as good as a sealed road. This reflects in our lower fuel consumption from CSR Well 6 to Willuna.
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