Mount Augustus National Park

Mount Augustus National Park in Western Australia protects a large isolated rock formation and its surrounding arid landscape, known locally by its Aboriginal name. The feature is often highlighted as one of Australia’s major inland geological landmarks.

Trails and short walks lead onto and around the rock with viewpoints that emphasize the formation’s scale against the flat surrounding plains. Campgrounds and basic visitor facilities are available near the park entrance, while more remote walks require self-sufficiency.

The formation and surrounding country have long cultural significance for local Aboriginal people; the area was later designated as a national park to protect both natural and cultural values and to provide managed visitor access.

It is located in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia, inland from the northwest coast and served by outback roads from small regional communities.

• Scale and significance: Often described as one of the largest single rock formations in the world, it is a dominant inselberg in the surrounding arid landscape and a focal point for walking tracks and viewpoints.
• Access: The park is remote; the nearest settlements are small outback communities and access is by unsealed roads followed by walking tracks within the park.

What to See #

• Mount Augustus (Burringurrah): The central inselberg is an isolated sandstone and conglomerate massif that dominates the park landscape and is the main attraction for visitors and hikers.