(Serviced by Mount Augustus Tourist Park & Gascoyne Junction CRC)
Name: Mount Augustus Tourist Park – Visitor Information Point
Address: Mount Augustus Road, Mount Augustus WA 6642
Phone: (08) 9943 0527
Opening Hours: Typically 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (daily; seasonal variations apply)
Rating: 4.6 from 300+ reviews
Type: Local Visitor Information Point / Outback, geological & hiking‑touring hub
Nearest Township VIC: Gascoyne Junction Community Resource Centre Scott Street, Gascoyne Junction WA 6705 Phone: (08) 9943 0988
Regional Accredited VIC: Carnarvon Visitor Centre – (08) 9941 1146
The Mount Augustus Tourist Park provides maps, trail information, safety guidance, and local orientation for exploring the rock and surrounding outback landscapes.
What Area It Caters For
The Mount Augustus VIC network supports visitors across the Mount Augustus–Burringurrah–Gascoyne Junction–Carnarvon–Upper Gascoyne corridor, covering outback landscapes, geological sites, cultural heritage, and remote touring routes.
1. Mount Augustus (Primary Area Serviced)
- World’s largest monolith
- Summit trail (long, strenuous)
- Loop walking trails
- Petroglyph sites
- Panoramic desert views
2. Flank Walks & Lookouts
- Flintstone Rock
- Edney’s Trail
- Gum Grove Trail
- Ooramboo Trail
- Sunrise and sunset viewing points
3. Burringurrah Community (Nearby)
- Indigenous cultural area
- Local services (limited)
- Regional heritage
- Outback touring link
- Community access roads
4. Gascoyne Junction Township
- Fuel and supplies
- Community Resource Centre
- Caravan park
- Road‑condition updates
- Regional touring base
5. Upper Gascoyne & Surrounding Districts
- Desert landscapes
- Station country
- Riverbeds and floodplains
- Wildlife viewing
- Remote outback drives
6. Carnarvon & Coastal Link
- Accommodation and supplies
- Coastal attractions
- Regional VIC support
- Gateway to inland Gascoyne
- Food and fuel services
7. Kennedy Range National Park (Regional)
- Sandstone cliffs
- Escarpment walks
- Desert scenery
- Camping areas
- Nature‑based touring
8. Regional Touring Routes
- Carnarvon → Gascoyne Junction → Mount Augustus
- Mount Augustus → Burringurrah → Meekatharra
- Mount Augustus → Kennedy Range scenic loop
- Mount Augustus → Upper Gascoyne station‑country circuit
- Mount Augustus → Paraburdoo (extended Pilbara link)
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps (Mount Augustus, Gascoyne Junction, Carnarvon)
- Summit‑trail and flank‑trail guidance
- Geological interpretation (monolith formation, petroglyphs)
- Safety information (heat, long trails, remote travel)
- Dining and café recommendations (Mount Augustus Tourist Park, Gascoyne Junction)
- Road‑condition updates (Shire of Upper Gascoyne)
- Regional touring support (Carnarvon, Meekatharra, Kennedy Range)
- Assistance with accommodation options (tourist park, caravan sites, station stays)
- Visitor orientation for photography, hiking, geology, cultural touring, and remote outback exploration
Summary
The Mount Augustus Visitor Information Centre, delivered through the Mount Augustus Tourist Park and supported regionally by the Gascoyne Junction CRC and Carnarvon Visitor Centre, is the central tourism hub for Mount Augustus’ summit trail, geological features, petroglyphs, and remote outback touring routes. It assists travellers exploring the world’s largest rock, its loop trails, Burringurrah community, Kennedy Range National Park, and touring routes linking Carnarvon, Gascoyne Junction, and the Upper Gascoyne. With its maps, safety guidance, geological interpretation, and regional touring support, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Western Australia’s most iconic and remote natural landmarks.