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.
Kotka Gorge Trail is a 2.7 kilometre return hike which continues on from the edge of the shady Gum Grove Trail to the Gorge entrance that provides views of the east. The rough unformed trail involves steep rises and scrambling over rocks.
This trail commences at the end of Gum Grove Trail. The walk starts along a dry rocky creek bed. It then leaves the creekline and climbs upwards. There is a variety of rugged terrain and plenty of birds to see along the way. Then you hit the main opening of Kotka Gorge where the trail ends. Go beyond that point and you enter the gorge, which is not recommended as it is prone to rock falls.
It will possibly take up to two hours to complete this walk due to the rocky, steep in parts, terrain. It is vital to take plenty of drinking water, even in cooler winter months.
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
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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Waterfall in Kotka Gorge
Waterfall
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Kotka Gorge Trail
Trail head
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Signage to Kotka Gorge
Signage on the trail
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Kotka Gorge
Kotka scenery
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Red rocks of Kotka gorge
Red rock wall
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