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
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.
