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There are many self-drives and walking trails through the National Park to enjoy, too. Like the loop drive, a 49-kilometre self-drive circuit around the park, suitable for your conventional two wheel drive vehicles. Enjoy views of the changing faces of the rock and access to several key sites including rocky creek gorges, caves, Aboriginal rock art, picnic sites and various walking or hiking trails. Look up the Emu Hill lookout and the Mount Augustus Walk Trails for more ideas. Murchison GeoRegion app - use an app to explore ancient sites and landmarks With help from the Murchison GeoRegion app, available from Google Play or the App Store, this self-drive trail will give you access to 21 sites of national and international, natural and cultural significance. It will strengthen your understanding of, and connection with, the land by taking you on a journey that dates to the Earth’s beginning, some 4.54 billion years ago. This, without a doubt, should be on everyone’s bucket list. Wildflowers and wildlife Between the months of July and August if the rain has been good in May and June the Gascoyne Murchison region can burst into bloom with carpets of everlastings and bachelor buttons. blanketing the landscape. Some of the wildflower species can’t be found anywhere else on Earth, due to the

region’s isolation, unique climate, and specific pollinators of this region. The best time to witness this colourful display is in late July into early August, however, blooms are weather dependent so check with the local visitor centre or community resource centres for updates. You’ll also find iconic species like the scarlet red sturt desert pea and the royal purple mulla mulla sprawling the roadsides. While in the region be on the lookout to spot one of the 270 bird species around the Gascoyne! From Zebra Finches to Western Bowerbirds the Mount Augustus region and waterways are teaming with life and a great place to witness their colours and songs.

Choose your own adventure Whether you’re down for a long weekend road trip or something a bit longer, there are a few outback pathways to help work around your schedule. ‘Road to the Rock’ is a 9-day adventure that will have you weaving through it all – the country towns, historical sites, station stays, blankets of colourful wildflowers, all the way to Mount Augustus. Shorter routes such as ‘Wool Wagon’, ’Miners Pathway’ and ’Kingsford Smith Mail Run’ are 3–4 day self-drive pursuits, taking you on adventures through the gold rush era, fascinating history, and the incredible beauty that is the Golden Outback; an incredibly unique and magical place, waiting to be explored. Choose your own adventure and find out more about the Gascoyne Murchison by visiting Australia’s Golden Outback.

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