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.
Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.
The Ooramboo Trail is a 550 metre return hike that leads to a low escarpment where you can view Aboriginal artwork (petroglyphs). It is accessed from the Loop Drive at the southern end of Mount Augustus. Be prepared for some steps and unstable, loose rocks.
It is easy to see the significance of Mount Augustus to the local Wajarri Aboriginal people. There are several significant artwork sites accessible to hikers via marked trails.
For a quick look and cultural insights, the easy to get to Ooramboo Trail goes to a low escarpment. Look around without touching under ledges and rock walls for Aboriginal engravings. Continue on for a further 100 metres to get to Edney's Trail.
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.
Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.
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
Best time of year
May to August
Trail Access
4WD. Mainly unsealed roads. 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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Aboriginal etchings on Ooramboo Trail
Aboriginal etchings
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Ooramboo Trail signage
Interpretive signage
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Ooramboo Trail creek crossing
Creek crossing
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Reflections Ooramboo Trail
Reflections
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Aboriginal etchings at Ooramboo Trail
Aboriginal etchings on rock face
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