Mount Augustus

Massive Mount Augustus in the central Western Australian outback abounds with Aboriginal history, rock art and wildlife.

Known as Burringurrah by the local Wadjari Aboriginal people, Mount Augustus rises an incredible 860 metres above the surrounding plain and is twice to size of Uluru, making it the biggest rock in the world.

Aboriginal culture permeates the area - mysterious caves and ancient aboriginal rock art sites have remained untouched for thousands of years.

The rock’s natural springs were an important water source for the Wadjari people.

You can see evidence of their lives by engravings on rock walls at Mundee, Ooramboo and Beedoboondu visitor sites, and by the stone tools discovered in these areas.

For the best views of the rock, take the Burringurrah Drive, a 49 kilometre circuit which is suitable to conventional vehicles.

Stop at Emu Hill Lookout for a photo – sunset and sunrise bring to life the rock’s amazing colours.

Native trees and animals including emus, kangaroos, kookaburras and birds of prey are found in the area.

Camping is not permitted but accommodation is available at the Mount Augustus Outback Tourist Resort.

Mount August is 390 kilometres from Meekatharra and a day’s drive from Perth.

 

Category: Natural Attractions