Drink water regularly – carry and drink at least 1 litre of water per person per hour and more in hotter weather. There is no drinking water in the park.
Avoid hiking in hot weather – the best months are May to August.
Hike – during the coolest times of day.
Wear a hat, loose long sleeved clothes, sturdy footwear and sunscreen – to minimise heat stress, sunburn and injury from rugged terrain.
Stay on the trail – follow the walk trail markers.
Be prepared – tell a trusted person of your plans and provide sufficient detail to them so they can get help if required.
Carry a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) – or satellite phone, it could save your life. Mobile phone coverage is extremely limited.
Extreme trail with very rough surface, and may have very steep hills, arduous rock hopping or rock scrambling. Limited or no directional signage. For very experienced bushwalkers with navigation and emergency first aid skills, and high level of fitness.
Edney’s Trail involves lengthy rocky sections of rough unformed trail, very steep slopes and rock scrambling to reach Edney’s Lookout. This trail is suitable for those seeking impressive panoramic views without tackling the much longer, very difficult Summit Trail.
For a less strenuous challenge to the Summit Trail, many hikers get their lookout fix on this one. Not that you should underestimate this trail too much. If you are prone to taking frequent rest stops masquerading as photo stops, you could take up to 4 hours to bag this trail.
Edney's Trail takes you to Edney's Lookout where expansive views make it well worth the effort. In reality, this walk trail is really an extension of the Ooramboo Trail. This difficult trail is for very expereinced bushwalkers with a high level of fitness.
Mount Augustus Tourist Park is a friendly caravan park with unit accommodation and camping grounds, with hot showers, laundry and a BBQ campers' kitchen for self catering.
Extreme trail with very rough surface, and may have very steep hills, arduous rock hopping or rock scrambling. Limited or no directional signage. For very experienced bushwalkers with navigation and emergency first aid skills, and high level of fitness.
Extreme heat that can exceed 40 degrees in summer.
Safety
For your safety it is recommended that you read the safety information provided by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Facilities
Accommodation ranging from camping to donga style rooms are available at Mount Augustus Tourist Park.
Car Park
Lookouts
Best time of year
May to August
Trail Access
Mainly unsealed roads, 4WD. Roads may be closed after heavy rain. Check conditions before travelling. Carry ample fuel, water and supplies to cope with all possible occurrences - see Group D list.
Prohibited Items
No camping or open fires in National Park or Pastoral Lease . No pets
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Edney lookout
At the top
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Edney's Trail
Following the trail markers
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Edney's Trail
Waterhole
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Edney's Trail
River gums
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Edney's trail
Resting spot
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Edney's Trail
The destination
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