Mount Augustus, Sandstone summit in Western Australia.
Mount Augustus rises 1,106 meters above sea level and extends across 4,795 hectares of land with a central ridge spanning eight kilometers.
Explorer Francis Gregory named this geological formation in June 1858 to honor his brother Augustus Charles Gregory after reaching its summit.
The Wadjari Aboriginal people maintain strong connections to this site, known as Burringurrah, through rock engravings and traditional stories passed down generations.
Two main climbing trails lead to the summit, requiring up to five hours for a round trip through challenging terrain in the national park.
The mountain contains sandstone and conglomerate layers formed from river deposits over 1,600 million years ago through compression and folding processes.
Location: Western Australia
Elevation above the sea: 1,106 m
Made from material: sandstone
GPS coordinates: -24.32535,116.84216
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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