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Must-see viewpoint · Shire of Upper Gascoyne, Western Australia

Mount Augustus

Mount Augustus is a viewpoint in Shire of Upper Gascoyne, Western Australia.

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Mount Augustus: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Mount Augustus

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Mount Augustus — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -24.32535, 116.84216. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mount Augustus yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Mount Augustus?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Mount Augustus?

    Nearby: Mount Augustus National Park (sanctuary, 1 km), Cattle Pool (lake, 7 km), Edithana Pool (lake, 53 km), Murrumburra Pool (lake, 62 km), Mount Augustus Summit (viewpoint, 0 km), Goordgeela Lookout (viewpoint, 4 km).

    Is Mount Augustus worth visiting?

    Mount Augustus is listed as a must-see viewpoint in Western Australia on Spotwander.