About this place

Warrarla provides a shaded retreat from which to venture on and up to Kotka Gorge. Follow the dry, rocky creek to the opening of the Gorge where there are good views to the east. There are two trails to explore here. 

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Safety information

Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

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Gum Grove Trail, Warrarla
Warrarla
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Kotka Gorge Trail, Warrarla
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Colourful wildflowers and the red dirt trail create a stunning contrast.
Warrarla
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Picnic bench at Warrarla
Warrarla
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Picnic bench at Warrarla
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Kotka Gorge Trail, Warrarla
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Kotka Gorge Trail, Warrarla
Warrarla
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Gum Grove Trail, Warrarla
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Picnic bench near the parking area at Warrarla
Picnic bench at Warrarla

Activities

Bushwalking

Picnicking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Warrarla.

Traditional Owners

Mount Augustus National Park is jointly managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the Yinggarda Aboriginal Corporation as part of the State Government's Plan for Our Parks initiative. For more information, please visit Plan for Our Parks.

Trails

Gum Grove Trail, Warrarla

Gum Grove Trail
Bush Walk
500 metres

This short 500m return trail winds through a shady grove of river red gums with some steps, loose rocks and slippery surfaces. Turn around when you reach the edge of the shady gum trees and return to the carpark. Its main point of interest is an expansive grove of mature river red gums which attract the birdlife.

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Kotka Gorge Trail, Warrarla

Kotka Gorge Trail
Bush Walk
2.7 kilometres

Kotka Gorge Trail is a 2.7km return hike which continues on from the edge of the shady Gum Grove Trail to the gorge entrance that provides views of the east. The rough unformed trail involves steep rises and scrambling over rocks.

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Park boundaries are approximations only and should not be used for navigation or orientation purposes.