Shire of Upper Gascoyne
The Shire of Upper Gascoyne is one of Western Australia's most remote local governments covering an area of some 57,809 square kilometres with a population of approximately 170. Gascoyne Junction is the administrative hub located 176km inland from Carnarvon and is the perfect base for exploring Kennedy Range and Mount Augustus National Parks.
Visitors can explore the Gascoyne Junction Historical Museum, and the Two Rivers Memorial Park that was opened in 2022 containing a memorial to aerial mustering and the Town War Memorial. A sports oval and tennis courts in the centre of town is the focus for sporting activities within the Shire. Adjoining the Oval is the Gascoyne Junction Pavilion, a fully air-conditioned venue, where public and private events are frequently held.
A children's playground is located on the main street, while the Federation Park beside the oval has a pleasant rotunda, providing shade for a lunchtime stop as well as the Gascoyne Junction Stargazing Viewing Platform for enjoying pristine night skies.
The team at the Gascoyne Junction Community Resource and Visitor Information Centre can provide information to make you stay in the Upper Gascoyne more enjoyable, with the latest road conditions, events and places of interest.
The Gascoyne Junction Pub & Tourist Park welcomes locals and visitors to enjoy the tavern, caravan park and chalets, children's playgrounds, swimming pool and camping grounds, 24 hour fuel facility and a roadhouse / cafe including a convenience store.
Kennedy Range National Park has camping sites that are bookable online through Parks WA.
Mount Augustus Tourist Park located on Mt Augustus Station, welcomes guests to stay as they explore Mount Augustus National Park. Self Contained Units, Dongas with shared ensuite facilities and powered and non powered sites provide accommodation options to suit all travellers all with Mt Augustus as a backdrop. The Tourist Park also has fuel, a dining room, and small shop for grocery items.
Places to Stay
Junction Pub and Tourist Park
With a population of approximately 250, The Gascoyne Junction is a town rich in heritage and history, breathtaking views and some very interesting characters.
Mount Augustus Tourist Park
Mount Augustus Tourist Park is a friendly caravan park with unit accommodation and camping grounds, with hot showers, laundry and a BBQ campers' kitchen for self catering.
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Follow the pathways
The 178-page full colour guidebook paints a colourful picture of the region - its history, nature and its charismatic characters following three self-drive trails through the Gascoyne-Murchison - the Wool Wagon Pathway, Miners Pathway and the Kingsford Smith Mail Run.
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Safety Checklist
While the Outback Pathways have opened the heart of the Gascoyne and Murchison to visitors, many areas on the self-drive trails remain remote and warrant extra travel precautions.