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  • 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.
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Flintstone Rock, Beedoboondu, Mt Augustus NP Flintstone Rock, Beedoboondu, Mt Augustus NP

Bush Walk  in Golden Outback

Part of Mt Augustus National Park network
  • Less than 1 hour
  • 0.65 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.

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.

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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.

Denham (Shark Bay) Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9948 2226

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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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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

30 minutes

Length

650 metres return

Trail Start

Mt Augustus Summit Trail Car Park off Mount Augustus Road, 430 km from Carnarvon via Gascoyne Junction (1100km north of Perth)

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Trail End

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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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Additional information

Some rock hopping required

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Hazards & Warnings

Undercut cliff edges.

Loose rocks and unstable surfaces.

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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