Mount Augustus

Mount Augustus, or Burringurrah as it is known in local Aboriginal, rises majestically 750 metres above the dusty plains. The rock is eight kilometres long and covers an area of 4795 hectares - twice the size of Uluru. Interesting rock formations, caves and aboriginal art are found on many parts of the rock that have remained untouched for thousands of years. The area also boasts an abundance of wildflowers, bird and wildlife.

Check out Mundee - a rock wall with engravings of kangaroo, emu and bustard tracks in three cave like overhangs. From here you can take the Petroglyph Trail, an easy 300 metres return walk.

If you are an experienced bushwalker you can walk along the Summit Trail, a 12 kilometre walk that takes six hours return. From the summit there are extensive views over the surrounding plain and drainage basin to distant ranges.

There are a variety of other short walks that take in the fantastic surrounds.