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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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Gum Grove Trail, Warrarla, Mt Augustus NP Gum Grove Trail, Warrarla, Mt Augustus NP

Bush Walk  in Golden Outback

Part of Mt Augustus National Park network
  • Less than 1 hour
  • 0.5 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 500 metre return trail winds through a shady grove of river red gums with some steps, loose rocks and slippery surfaces. Turn around when you reach the edge of the shady gum trees and return to the carpark. Its main point of interest is an expansive grove of mature river red gums which attract the birdlife.

River gums along the trail
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Wherever you find lots of river red gums, you find water or at least a dry creek bed. River gums host a wide variety of birdlife, including various finches, corellas and birds of prey. Linger for a while under a shady tree and take in nature.

Most able-bodied people should be able to complete this trail without too much effort. The well-marked trail ends where Kotka Gorge Trail starts. This provides a bigger challenge.   

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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.

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Time / Duration

20 minutes

Length

500 metres return

Trail Start

Kokta Gorge carpark, opposite the Mount Augustus Tourist Park road. 1100km (16 hours) 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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Hazards & Warnings

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
  • Picnic Area

Best time of year

May to August

Trail Access

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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