Mount Augustus is the biggest ‘rock’ in the world and is known as Burringurrah by the local Wadjari Aboriginal people.

It is eight kilometres long and covers 4,795 hectares, making it twice the size of Uluru (Ayers Rock). It is also much older than Uluru; the granite rock beneath Mount Augustus is considered to be 1,650 million years old.

• Burringurrah Drive is a 49 kilometre circuit around the rock that provides outstanding views (suitable for two wheel drive vehicles).
• Emu Hill Lookout is located five kilometres west of the park boundary on the Cobra Station road on a 1.5 kilometre track (suitable for two wheel drive vehicles).
• Beedoboondu (Flintstone) is a large flat rock that is home to some good examples of Aboriginal rock art.
• The Summit Trail is a 12 kilometre (return) walk trail to the summit of Mount Augustus. Seek advice from the ranger at the Mount Augustus Outback Tourist Resort before starting out. Take plenty of water and wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
• Good examples of Aboriginal rock art can be found at the Mundee and Ooramboo sites.

Accommodation, powered caravan sites, camping facilities, meals, fuel and water are available at Mount Augustus Outback Tourist Resort.

Location: Mount Augustus is located 850 kilometres north east of Perth, between the Great Northern and North West Coastal highways. It is 460 kilometres east of Carnarvon via Gascoyne Junction, or 375 kilometres north west of Meekatharra.

Australia’s Golden Outback