Flintstone Rock Trail, located in Mount Augustus National Park is about midway between the Great Northern and North West Coastal Highways. Flintstone Rock is an Aboriginal cultural site that takes only about 30 minutes to explore including stops. The 650 metre return hike follows along a water-smoothed rocky creek bed.
The risks from exposure and dehydration are significant in this area.
During the hotter months (September to April) these risks are extreme and temperatures can often exceed 40°C. Radiant heat from the rocks can increase the temperature by 5-10 degrees celsius. Prepare well for your hike and visit hthe website for safety information.
Know before you go and check for alerts, emergency incidents and road/park closures in parks www.emergency.wa.gov.au and https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au.
The risks from exposure and dehydration are significant in this area.
During the hotter months (September to April) these risks are extreme and temperatures can often exceed 40°C. Radiant heat from the rocks can increase the temperature by 5-10 degrees celsius. Prepare well for your hike and visit hthe website for safety information.
Know before you go and check for alerts, emergency incidents and road/park closures in parks www.emergency.wa.gov.au and https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au.