Flood Impact on CSR (Updated 9 Mar 2023)

January flood events and recent localised flooding in the southern Kimberley region is still causing significant challenges for towns and communities in the Tjurabalan and Ngurrara native title areas - the northern part of the Canning Stock Route (CSR).

From Well 51 to Well 40, ranger teams, communities and towns are involved in flood response work. A full inspection of the impacts on the CSR will only be done as soon as it is possible to get out on this country.

Kuju Wangka (the CSR permit agency) is still issuing permits for the 2023 season (April to October). But for now, it is requested that people do not travel north of Kunawarritji (Well 33). Please email enquiries to kujuwangka@outlook.com.

If you are intending to travel to the flood affected region, please visit relevant Western Australia Government websites for official up to date information.

Kuju Wangka specifically requests that all travellers consider the supply and logistics issues generated by the floods. Food, water and fuel supplies are still in short supply. CSR travellers travelling north of Kunawarritji are advised to be fully self-sufficient and able to reach Halls Creek or Fitzroy Crossing. Small community shops may not be able to re-supply you and the priority is supplies for local residents.

Making an application

The system will guide you through your application with the use of help text and will prompt you for any mandatory information before moving to the next page. The system will take you through 3 stages

• Application
• Confirmation and approval
• Payment

If you make a mistake or want to change any information in your application, you can do so anytime up until you make payment for the permit. Once you have confirmed the details in your application it is stored in the system and you can retrieve and edit your permit at any time prior to payment.

The help text in the Trip plan section provides a guide to the 'rules' for a typical sightseeing trip. If your trip plan is outside of these 'rules' then your application will need to be manually assessed. This may cause a delay in issuing your permit as your application may need to be referred to the relevant native title organisations for their approval.

There is a text box on the 'confirm' page that allows you to enter information in support of your application that will be considered by CSR staff and/or native title organisations in the event that it requires manual assessment.

Issue of permit

A permit will only be issued once it has been paid for. It is valid for the vehicle, number of persons, period and any conditions indicated on the permit. The standard permit fees for the CSR sections covered by this system are:

• $295.00 for a non-commercial (private) light vehicle (e.g. Toyota Landcruiser, Nissan Patrol, Landrover Defender, motorbike). These are the recommended mode of transport for the Stock Route.
• $575.00 for a non-commercial heavy (private) vehicle (e.g. Oka, Mitsubishi Canter 4WD). These are not recommended for the Stock Route due to concerns for safety, the environment and track conditions. Please note that these vehicles may not be allowed on some pastoral properties through which you access the Stock Route. You will need to check with the pastoral manager if you wish to access these properties (see contact details). Feedback from other travellers will be monitored for future decisions on these types of vehicles.
• $485.00 for a commercial permit (light or heavy vehicle). A commercial operator is someone who receives payment to take customers along the Stock Route. In the event of a tag-along-tour, the commercial permit covers the lead vehicle only. All other vehicles in the tour require a (non-commercial) permit. See above regarding heavy vehicles.
• $150.00 for a cyclist or trekker. Bicycle travel and trekking on the CSR without the use of a support vehicle is not recommended due to harsh and difficult terrain. Permits for cyclists and trekkers do not meet the criteria for automatic permit issue and will be referred for manual assessment. A separate permit is required for each support vehicle (see above).
• $150.00 additional fee for trailers. Trailers are not recommended for the Stock Route due to concerns for the environment and for track conditions as well as for their potential for break down*. Please note that trailers may not be allowed on some pastoral properties through which you access the Stock Route, or they may be additional charges for access through these properties. You will need to check with the pastoral manager if you wish to access these properties (see contact details).

All automated payments are processed via the PayPal service. You do not require a PayPal account to use this service, just an accepted credit or debit card.

Your permit will serve as a tax receipt, as well as being a permit to travel the CSR. Please make sure that the information that you enter in your application is correct before you proceed to payment as details can only be changed by contacting the system administrator once you have paid for your permit.

Refunds

Permit fees will only be refunded if you advise us that the trip has had to be cancelled prior to entry to the CSR due to circumstances beyond your control. Applications for refunds can be made via kujuwangka@outlook.com by quoting your 6-character permit code. A small service charge ($11 including GST) will apply to processing of all refunds.