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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.
Hike Safely at Mount Augustus

The Gully Trail is closed until further notice. 

For the most current informaiton, please check the Park Alerts website.

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Gully Trail, Mt Augustus NP Gully Trail, Mt Augustus NP

Bush Walk  in Golden Outback

  • Full day
  • 12 km
    • Bush Walk Grade 5

      Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.

The Gully Trail is a more challenging alternate to the summit of Mount Augustus. There is some scrambling on this trail to get to the top but you will be rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding plains.

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This more challenging trail links into the Summit Trail after 1.5km and again after 3km. This gives several alternate route options in the first half of the Summit Trail. The first junction of the Summit and Gully trails allows for a shorter loop walk. From Flintstone Rock, continue up the Gully Trail for 1.5km, then at the first junction, walk back down to the car park via the Summit Trail.

Mount Augustus is a two day drive from Perth via Carnarvon or Meekatharra. The park is 465km from Carnarvon via Gascoyne Junction. The 172km road between Carnarvon and Gascoyne Junction is sealed. All all other roads in the area are gravel but suitable for two-wheel drive vehicles. Roads are often closed after rainfall. Seek advice from the local shires.

Be aware that there are long distances between settlements, supplies and services – this is outback Australia. Drive to the road conditions and obey road closures and speed limits.

Carry extra fuel, water and supplies in case of unforeseen events/delays. Always stay on signposted tracks and stay with your vehicle if you break down. 

Denham (Shark Bay) Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9943 2226

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    Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

  • 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.

  • Australia’s Golden Outback

    Comprehensive information on the Golden Outback region including destinations, things to see and do, accommodation and tours.


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Be trail ready for Gully Trail, Mt Augustus NP

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

Time / Duration

5-9 hours

Length

12km return

What To Pack

Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

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Trail End

Bush Walk

Grade 5

Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Difficulty Notes

Rock scrambling required

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
  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet

Best time of year

May to August

Trail Access

Road, bus or air charter. Check road conditions with the local shire before travelling.

Prohibited Items

No camping or open fires in National Park or Pastoral Lease. No pets

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