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Paraburdoo to Murchison via Mt Augustus
Difficulty:
Suitable for:
This trek cuts straight down the middle from Paraburdoo to Murchison and it's a great scenic alternative from the North West Coastal Highway and the Great Northern Highway.
Start
Paraburdoo
Finish
Murchison
Distance
807.94 km
Minimum Days
2
Average Speed
69.32 km/hr
Driving Time
11 hr 39 min
Article By: ExplorOz Team Updated: 1 Apr 2008
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Description
This trek takes in the World's largest rock - Mt Augustus. After leaving Paraburdoo, you zig zag your way into Mt Augustus, travelling through station country the whole way. The drive can take most of the day, although there are several
camping
spots along the way.
Camping
is not permitted in the Mt Augustus National Park. After arriving at Mt Augustus, there are several different
places
to look at around the base of Mt Augustus. If you wish to climb Mt Augustus, you need to allow 6hrs to climb it - it is well worth the climb. As you head south from Mt Augustus, again through station country, the terrain changes from dry and sparse open land, to green paddocks of wheat. This trek is suitable for softroaders with caution at creek crossings and after rain. This trek can also be linked up with the
Karijini & Millstream NPs
Trek Note.
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Paraburdoo
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Position: 117.6697ºE 23.2042ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Nanutarra Wittenoom Rd & Ashburton Downs Rd
Distance:
85.37km
Average Speed:
72.6km/h
Nanutarra Wittenoom Rd & Ashburton Downs Rd
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Position: 117.0815ºE 22.9696ºS (GDA 94)
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Ashburton River, Ashburton Downs Rd
Distance:
55.66km
Average Speed:
71.64km/h
Ashburton River, Ashburton Downs Rd
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Position: 117.0376ºE 23.3761ºS (GDA 94)
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Ashburton Downs
Distance:
1.15km
Average Speed:
68.13km/h
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Position: 117.0344ºE 23.3868ºS (GDA 94)
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Pingandy Rd & Ashburton Downs Meekatharra Rd
Distance:
129.66km
Average Speed:
73.36km/h
Pingandy Rd & Ashburton Downs Meekatharra Rd
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Position: 117.9257ºE 24.0001ºS (GDA 94)
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Pingandy Ck, Pingandy Rd
Distance:
60.5km
Average Speed:
67.31km/h
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Position: 117.4341ºE 23.9561ºS (GDA 94)
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Dooley Downs
Distance:
49.41km
Average Speed:
63.84km/h
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Features:
Position: 117.1148ºE 24.1277ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Mount Augustus
Distance:
35.96km
Average Speed:
67.72km/h
Mount Augustus
Mt. Augustus Outback Tourist Resort foot of Mount Augustus Mount Augustus WA 6705 Telephone: (08) 9943 0527
Features:
Position: 116.9106ºE 24.3107ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Burringurrah Community
Distance:
43.22km
Average Speed:
56.23km/h
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Features:
Position: 116.9337ºE 24.6507ºS (GDA 94)
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Landor
Distance:
56.02km
Average Speed:
75.78km/h
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Features:
Position: 116.9043ºE 25.1315ºS (GDA 94)
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Gascoyne River, Carnarvon Meekatharra Rd
Distance:
3.22km
Average Speed:
48.58km/h
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Position: 116.9227ºE 25.1517ºS (GDA 94)
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Numgingina
Distance:
12km
Average Speed:
68.59km/h
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Position: 116.8532ºE 25.2001ºS (GDA 94)
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Erong Rd & Beringarra Byro Rd
Distance:
126.94km
Average Speed:
70.75km/h
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Features:
Position: 116.6054ºE 26.1000ºS (GDA 94)
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Derrin Pool
Distance:
40.13km
Average Speed:
73.21km/h
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Position: 116.2651ºE 26.1797ºS (GDA 94)
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Distance:
3.21km
Average Speed:
77.15km/h
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Position: 116.2428ºE 26.1590ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Carnarvon Mullewa Rd & Beringarra Byro Rd
Distance:
9.24km
Average Speed:
75.85km/h
Carnarvon Mullewa Rd & Beringarra Byro Rd
Junction
Features:
Position: 116.1605ºE 26.1405ºS (GDA 94)
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Curbur
Distance:
44.36km
Average Speed:
74.28km/h
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Features:
Position: 115.9385ºE 26.4643ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place:
Murchison
Distance:
51.9km
Average Speed:
73.46km/h
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Features:
Position: 115.9562ºE 26.8943ºS (GDA 94)
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Permits
No
permits
are required to traverse Paraburdoo to Murchison via Mt Augustus, however
camping
fees may apply.
Things to See & Do
Mount Augustus
Mt. Augustus Outback Tourist Resort foot of Mount Augustus Mount Augustus WA 6705 Telephone: (08) 9943 0527
Burringurrah Community
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Derrin Pool
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Mount Augustus
Burringurrah Community
Derrin Pool
Preparation
In relatively remote treks such as this one, it is still important to carry sufficient fuel, water, food, supplies,
communications
and
navigation
gear such as a GPS and
HF radio
, safety equipment and
first aid
, along with emergency backup supplies. A small range of supplies and fuel is available at Mt Augustus. There are no mechanical repair services available, so make sure you have enough tools and spares in case of a breakdown.
Fuel Supplies & Usage
Paraburdoo
,
Mount Augustus
,
Burringurrah Community
,
Murchison
Diesel
4cyl 113 litres
ULP
4cyl 130 litres
LPG
4cyl 162 litres
6cyl 124 litres
6cyl 146 litres
6cyl 142 litres
8cyl 138 litres
8cyl 134 litres
Usage is averaged from
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(* specific to trek) submissions and calculated based on trek distance.
Best Time To Visit
Closest Climatic Station
Gascoyne Junction
Distance from Trek Mid Point 165km W
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Mean Max. °C
40.7
39.9
37.4
32.8
27.6
23.6
22.9
24.7
28.4
32.3
35.2
38.7
Mean Min. °C
23.6
24.4
22.5
18.6
13.9
10.4
9.2
10.1
12.0
15.3
18.1
21.2
Mean Rain mm
23.9
29.6
29.6
14.5
28.1
32.2
28.1
12.4
3.1
4.6
3.2
4.2
Best time to travel
Ok time to travel
Travel NOT recommended
Services & Supplies
The following locations have various services and supplies:
Paraburdoo
,
Mount Augustus
,
Burringurrah Community
,
Murchison
There are limited supplies available at Mt Augustus and Murchison.
Camp Sites & Accomodation
Murchison
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Mount Augustus
Mt. Augustus Outback Tourist Resort foot of Mount Augustus Mount Augustus WA 6705 Telephone: (08) 9943 0527
Paraburdoo
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Murchison
Mount Augustus
Paraburdoo
Campsites (powered and unpowered) as well as cabins are available at the Mt Augustus Tourist Resort.
Environment
Take the opportunity to climb Mt Augustus - the worlds largest rock. Mt Augustus rises 715m out of the red, stony sandplain, making it the worlds largest monocline (A geologic structure in which all layers are inclined in the same direction, in this case arch-like). It is 2 1/2 times the size of Ayers Rock (Uluru). There are also many shorter walks around the base.
Whilst in the region, keep your eye our for Red Kangaroos, Dingoes, Emus, Goannas (Bungarras), Pink and Grey Galahs, Wedge Tail Eagles, Honeyeaters, Bustards, Black Cormorants, Blue-Winged Kookaburras, Corellas, Wattles, White-barked River Gums. In late winter and spring there are many acres of wildflowers that can be seen including the Everlasting Daisy.
History
Aboriginal history is very evident in this area. Around Mt Augustus you will be able to see engravings on the rock wall as well as many of the place names are Aboriginal. There are several dream time stories for Mt Augustus, but the most common is the story of a boy called Burringurrah who was undergoing his initiation into manhood. He was so distressed that he ran away. Because of this, he transgressed the Aboriginal tribal law and under the law he had to be punished. Tribesmen chased Burringurrah and speared him in the upper right leg. He fell to the ground with the spear protruding from his leg. Burringurrah tried to crawl away, but the women beat him with their fighting sticks causing him to collapse and die. As you look at Mt Augustus you can see his final lying position, he died lying on his belly with his left leg bent up beside his body. Edney's Lookout, a small peak, represents the spear head.
Mt Augustus was named after Sir Augustus Charles Gregory, the brother of Grancis Gregory who was the first European to climb Mt Augustus in 1858.
Driving Directions
Time
Direction
Distance
Paraburdoo to Nanutarra Wittenoom Rd & Ashburton Downs Rd
85.37 km
NW
293°
1 hr 10 min
Nanutarra Wittenoom Rd & Ashburton Downs Rd to Ashburton River, Ashburton Downs Rd
55.66 km
S
186°
46 min
Ashburton River, Ashburton Downs Rd to Ashburton Downs
1.15 km
S
195°
1 min
Ashburton Downs to Pingandy Rd & Ashburton Downs Meekatharra Rd
129.66 km
SE
127°
1 hr 46 min
Pingandy Rd & Ashburton Downs Meekatharra Rd to Pingandy Ck, Pingandy Rd
60.5 km
W
275°
53 min
Pingandy Ck, Pingandy Rd to Dooley Downs
49.41 km
SW
239°
46 min
Dooley Downs to Mount Augustus
35.96 km
SW
225°
31 min
Mount Augustus to Burringurrah Community
43.22 km
S
176°
46 min
Burringurrah Community to Landor
56.02 km
S
183°
44 min
Landor to Gascoyne River, Carnarvon Meekatharra Rd
3.22 km
SE
140°
3 min
Gascoyne River, Carnarvon Meekatharra Rd to Numgingina
12 km
SW
232°
10 min
Numgingina to Erong Rd & Beringarra Byro Rd
126.94 km
S
194°
1 hr 47 min
Erong Rd & Beringarra Byro Rd to Derrin Pool
40.13 km
W
255°
32 min
Derrin Pool to Mardagee
3.21 km
NW
316°
2 min
Mardagee to Carnarvon Mullewa Rd & Beringarra Byro Rd
9.24 km
W
284°
7 min
Carnarvon Mullewa Rd & Beringarra Byro Rd to Curbur
44.36 km
SW
212°
35 min
Curbur to Murchison
51.9 km
S
178°
42 min
Paraburdoo to Murchison
807.94 km
11 hr 39 min
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.
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rssprint : 1 May 08 00:30
Travelled this route 18 April 2008 with off road Coromal Magnum camp...
Travelled this route 18 April 2008 with off road Coromal Magnum camper trailer. Several big water crossings between Mt Augustus and Dooley Downs Station, very muddy. Road in poor condition right through to Ashburton Downs Rd. Road graded near Asburton Downs Station. Expect heavy fuel consumption and average speed of approx 20 - 30kmh due to wash outs etc. through to Ashburton Downs Station. Recommend 4wd with low range capability and good ground clearance at the moment.
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Going to Mt Augustus later this month...... Do you need a permit to ...
Going to Mt Augustus later this month...... Do you need a permit to go through the "Burringurrah aboriginal Community" on the Landor Mt Augustus road.
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