Perth WA Wave Rock - Guide

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Wave Rock, WA
Located near the Wheatbelt town of Hyden, is one of Australia’s most recognisable
landforms.
Rising 15 metres from the ground and more than 100 metres long, the rock looks
like a giant surf wave of multicoloured granite about to crash onto the bush
below. It’s believed this amazing formation was more than 2,700 million years in the
making.
Take a bush walk around the rock to see native flowers and birds. The rock also
plays host to a popular music festival each year in spring.
Located 340 kilometres south-east of Perth, a four hour drive through picturesque
farmland. You can drive yourself following the the Pathways to the Rock self drive
trail, or there are many day trip coach tours from Perth.
Western Australia’s coastline captivates surfers worldwide, but its biggest swell rises from the vast
outback plains – with no ocean in sight. Roam the 15-metre-high multicoloured granite cliff to
appreciate how Wave Rock got its name, then discover ancient rock paintings and – following the
winter rains – a magical carpet of colourful wildflowers.
Just under four hours’ drive inland from Perth along a picturesque route of rolling farmland and open
fields is the Wheatbelt town of Hyden. From here, it’s just a few kilometres to Wave Rock.
More than 2.7 billion years of wind and rainwater erosion has created a towering 110-metre-long
break. ‘Surf’ the wave from dawn to dusk, with dazzling colours of the ancient granite providing the
perfect photographic backdrop to your adventure.
The epic grandeur of Wave Rock is mind-blowing, but otherworldly encounters continue in nearby
Mulka's Cave, where a collection of more than 450 ancient rock paintings tells the fascinating story of
a local Aboriginal legend. The area around Wave Rock inspires year-round, but come spring, purple
dampiera, orange grevilleas, yellow cassia and other colourful wildflowers put on a spectacular
display.
Tourists are advised to check for alerts and road/park closures before commencing their travel on
www.emergency.wa.gov.au and https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au
YDEN IS THE CLOSEST TOWN TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S WAVE ROCK / KATTER KICH AND
IS A FOUR-HOUR DRIVE EAST OF PERTH, ALONG THE BROOKTON HIGHWAY. THIS
WORLD-FAMOUS ROCK IS A GRANITE CLIFF, STANDING 15 METRES HIGH, 110 METRES
LONG AND SHAPED REMARKABLY LIKE A HUGE WAVE. OTHER INTERESTING ROCK
FORMATIONS IN THE REGION INCLUDE HIPPO’S YAWN, MULKA’S CAVE AND THE HUMPS.
Aboriginal Australians have inhabited the Hyden and Wave Rock region for many hundreds
of years, and there are significant historic sites located here. Sandalwood cutters are believed
to have been the first white men in the area, and farming began in 1922. The descendants of
these early settlers still live here today, some of which play host to the 100,000-plus tourists
who flock to the area every year.
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HYDEN ATTRACTIONS
 Take a look at the Aboriginal rock art at Mulka’s Cave and The Humps.
 View colourful carpets of Western Australian wildflowers from September to November.
 Go bird watching and spot some of the 40 species of bird native to the area, from the tiny
wren to the huge wedge-tailed eagle.
 See the largest collection of lace in the southern hemisphere.
 Visit the wildlife park, featuring koalas and rare white kangaroos.
 Check out the pioneer museum, observatory or take a scenic flight.
 Play a round at the picturesque 18-hole golf course (open winter and spring).
 Enjoy Lake Magic at sunrise and sunset
HYDEN ACCOMMODATION AND SERVICES
Hyden accommodation options range from stylish motels and cottages to a backpacker hostel
and a caravan park offering onsite vans and camping sites.
The town also has a country club, bakeries, bistros, fine dining restaurants and cafes to suit
every taste. The hotel serves meals and boasts a lovely beer garden with a swimming pool.
For more information about Hyden accommodation and attractions, including Wave Rock,
visit the Shire of Kondinin website www.kondinin.wa.gov.au or take a look
at www.waverock.com.au

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