About this place
From the holding area of The Pound, cattle were moved to Meekatharra. Droving to Meekatharra would take 10-12 days.
A variety of rock types can be found here. Large isolated boulders of quartz and quartzite are common in the dominant sandstone of Mount Augustus. Igneous and metamorphic rocks have been exposed where the overlying cover of sandstone and conglomerate has been eroded.
Follow the Saddle Trail, the saddle area has views back into The Pound and over the Lyons River valley to the north.
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!
Gallery
![The Pound, Mount Augustus The Pound walk trail, Mount Augustus](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-12/the-pound-mount-augustus-national-park-bronwyn-wells.jpg?itok=xtlXg7f5)
![The Pound, Mount Augustus National Park The Pound, Mount Augustus National Park](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-04/the-pound-mount-augustus-national-park-bronwyn-wells.jpg?itok=-gGoIF2O)
![Wildflowers at The Pound Wildflowers at The Pound](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-04/the-pound-mount-augustus-national-park-bronwyn-wells-2.jpg?itok=ixlfoDFz)
![The Pound, Mount Augustus National Park The Pound, Mount Augustus National Park](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-04/the-pound-mount-augustus-national-park-bronwyn-wells-3.jpg?itok=ZohgqbAe)
![View from The Pound walk trail View from The Pound walk trail](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-04/the-pound-mount-augustus-national-park-bronwyn-wells-4.jpg?itok=J-9_SHrQ)
![The Pound, Mount Augustus National Par A natural basin of red dirt with work vehicle in the foreground.](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-10/the-pound-mount-augustus-national-park-dbca.jpg?itok=iZ66wr4L)
![The Pound walk trail The Pound walk trail](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-04/the-pound-mount-augustus-national-park-bronwyn-wells-5.jpg?itok=nDZ4dE3-)
![The Pound The Pound](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-04/the-pound-mount-augustus-national-park-bronwyn-wells-6.jpg?itok=tuPWHMDu)
![The Pound The Pound](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-04/the-pound-mount-augustus-national-park-bronwyn-wells-7.jpg?itok=1wxFddJ3)
Activities
Bushwalking
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of The Pound.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Wajarri people as the Traditional Owners of Mount Augustus National Park.