Mt Augustus

Travelling virtually east 260km from Kennedy Ranges we arrived at Mt Augustus, which is the largest monolith (single rock) in the world. Although not highly advertised Mt Augustus is twice the size of Uluru.



The kids were excited about camping at Mt Augustus Outback Tourist "Resort", but weren't impressed when we arrived at a deserted rundown outback station (with no in-ground pool). But it was cheap at $15/night with shower and toilet facilities.
Upon arrival we were greeted with our first flat tyre - which Rod was able to plug.



After settling into our camp we headed off to explore Mt Augustus. You can drive the 49km circuit around the base and stop at hiking spots along the way, which is what we did. We walked to a lookout, a spring and aboriginal artwork sites before retiring back at camp.



The following morning at sunrise we were greeted by hundreds of squawking cockatoos and galahs, which was a magnificent sight and sound, before heading off the Karigini National Park.