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Five events to add to your bucket list

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!

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Five things you never knew about the Gascoyne Murchison

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.

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Free camping spots in the Gascoyne Murchison

Whether you’re trying to holiday on a budget, or just love falling asleep under the stars, free camping spots are one of our favourite things about hitting the open road. The Gascoyne Murchison region is rich with rugged history and natural beauty, and it’s a 4WD dream come true! Time to pack up the car, swag or camper and head North on an epic adventure. Here are the best free camping spots in the Gascoyne Murchison region.

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Golden Quest Discovery Trail Drone Shot 1

How to get to the Goldfields

The Goldfields are located around 700kms east of Perth, but don’t let the distance put you off! The adventure of getting there is half the fun, and there are a few ways to do it – by rail, air, or land!

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How to take the best Wildflower Photos

You don’t need a fancy camera or be a professional to take good wildflower photos – you can take great shots just with a phone camera. Angle and light are the most important tips. Having a camera on the auto setting will help select the best settings and most have good built in macro settings which will be automatically selected on auto. Take multiple shots from different angles.

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Five events to add to your bucket list

Five things you never knew about the Gascoyne Murchison

Free camping spots in the Gascoyne Murchison

How to get to the Goldfields

How to take the best Wildflower Photos