Wiluna (Wells 1-4)

The Wiluna native title determined land covers pastoral stations in and around Wiluna. The Traditional Owners identify as Martu. Private roads on pastoral leases are a common feature in the Wiluna determination, so take note of “private” and “do not enter” signs. To avoid difficult terrain, some travellers avoid the Wiluna section of the stock route and either enter or exit via Glen Ayle (Well 9) or Granite Peak (Well 5).

CULTURE + HERITAGE

The Granites (Well 2A) are regarded as an important site for men and the Traditional Owners. However, there are restrictions in place for camping and photos. Kuta Pila (Windich Springs) (Well 4A) is a massacre site and as such is significant for the traditional owners. The Traditional Owners are keen to tell the real history of this site.

*RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO CAMPING AND PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE GRANITES.

FLORA + FAUNA

Kuta Pila (Windich Springs) (Well 4A) are nationally important wetlands that provide a refuge for waterbirds and wetland plants from the surrounding arid lands. The Traditional Owners hold a deep knowledge of the plants and animals that continue to frequent the area.

Tjukurba Art Gallery

Located in Wiluna (1,000 kilometres from Perth) at the start of the Canning Stock Route (CSR), the Tjukurba Art Gallery is an initiative of the Wiluna Shire Council providing a venue for local Martu cultural expression by ensuring the ethical production and sale of Indigenous art.

Traditional Owner artists paint in a variety of styles and palettes, depicting stories which embody a rich culture of Country, history, and lifestyle. Images of the CSR and the Rabbit Proof Fence are often central to the works. Artists are gaining recognition for paintings and works on paper through representation in the National Museum of Australia’s Canning Stock Route Collection.

The Tjukurba Art Gallery is a must see destination for visitors to the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

Ph: 08 9981 8080 | www.tjukurbagallery.com.au