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Across Australia, rock art is an integral part of Aboriginal life and customs, dating back to the earliest times of human settlement on the continent. Petroglyphs (rock engravings) and pictographs (drawings) are a key component of rock art and can be found at three key places in the Gascoyne Murchison region of the Golden Outback.

This is a journey deeper into the heart of the Gascoyne Murchison, following in the footsteps of our forebears who blazed a path into the great unknown in search of prosperity.

The Gascoyne Murchison region of Western Australia is quite often overlooked by many seeking adventure, passing through as they head further north. The region, however, is rich tapestry of both aboriginal and European settlement history.

This wide, expansive region also plays host to some of the most unique and fun events in Australia. As the COVID-19 pandemic affected so many 2020 events, here are our favourites, some of which you may never have heard of, but we highly recommend adding to your to-do list for 2021!

Mount Augustus, or Burringurrah, as it is known by the local Wajarri people, is the world’s biggest rock. The granite rock that lies beneath Mount Augustus is 1,650 million years old. This makes it twice the size of Uluru and considerably older. This stunning formation changes colour depending on the time of day and is a favourite with campers and photographers alike.