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Petroglyph Trail, Mundee, Mt Augustus NP Petroglyph Trail, Mundee, Mt Augustus NP

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 0.2 km
    • Bush Walk Class 3

      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.

This short hike has some steps and unstable loose rocks. A moderate slope leads you to petroglyphs on a rock wall where you can quietly observe without touching these Wajarri symbols.

Exploring the Aboriginal artwork
Earn 2 Points Aboriginal Culture
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Mount Augustus or Burringurrah, not surprisingly, is of great cultural significance to the local Wajarri Aboriginal people who live nearby in the Burringurrah Community. There are various sites where you can see for yourself, forms of ancient rock art (petroglyphs). The mosaic patern of a quartz vein can also be seen embedded in the rock. Certainly one of the easiest and most accessible locations for viewing good examples of Wajarri engravings is via the Petroglyph Trail. 

Avoid touching the engravings. Oil from your hands will damage them.

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  • Mt Augustus Tourist Park

    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.

  • Ngurrangga Tours

    Discover the Pilbara through the eyes of Traditional Owners whose ancestors have walked this land for more than 40, 000 years.

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Time / Duration

10 - 20 minutes

Length

200 metres return

What To Pack

Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

Mount Augustus National Park, 1100km (16 hours) north of Perth

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Bush Walk

Class 3

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.

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Hazards & Warnings

Undercut cliff edges.

Loose rocks and unstable surfaces.

Extreme heat than 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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