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.
Flintstone Rock in an Aboriginal cultural site that takes only about 30 minutes to explore including stops. The 650 metre return hike follows along a water-smoothed rocky creek bed.
About Flintstone Rock, Beedoboondu, Mt Augustus NP
This short walk follows the much more demanding Gully Trail along a water smoothed rocky creekbed. Be aware of loose rocks and slippery surfaces. Some rock hopping is required. The colours in the rock are beautiful. Along side are walls of rock and river gums near the start. Flintstone Rock is a massive slab that found its way across a dry creekbed that becomes a torrent after heavy rain. Now comes a bit of flexibilty as you crawl under Flintstone Rock and look up. At first in the dull light it seems like there isn't a lot there. The idea is to lay on your back for a few minutes and gaze upwards. Aboriginal engravings will become increasingly visible. Its also a nice shady spot out of the hot sun.
It is worth exploring the area. You may even come across a mass of animal bones in a shallow cave, the result of dingo hunting activites.
Avoid touching the engravings. Oil from your hands will damage them.
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
Public Toilet
Picnic Area
Shaded Area
Best time of year
May and 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 artwork under Flintstone Rock
Aboriginal art
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Flintstone Rock
Hiking up to Flintstone Rock
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Under Flintstone Rock
Lie under Flintstone Rock and discover the ancient drawings
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Flintstone Rock view
The view from Flintstone Rock
Tahlia Wood
Tahlia Wood
Tahlia Wood
Tahlia Wood
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