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Wildflower walks
September is peak wildflower season across the wheatbelt.
The detail
What you'll find
September is peak wildflower season across the wheatbelt. It's one of the experiences that makes Wave Rock unmissable on this stretch of the road trip.
In context
Wave Rock is one of Western Australia's most distinctive natural landmarks — a vast granite cliff sculpted by millions of years of weathering into the shape of a perfect breaking wave. Standing 15 metres high and 110 metres long, the curling face is streaked with vertical bands of grey, ochre and rust where mineral-rich water has run down its surface.
Good to know
Tips for the visit
- Bring water — there's little shade and the granite radiates heat.
- Pay the small day-use fee at the kiosk; it funds site upkeep.
- Fuel up in Hyden — the next reliable station is several hours away.
On the map
Roughly here
Also at Wave Rock
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The Wave itself
Walk along the base and trace the mineral streaks with your hand.
Hippo's Yawn
A short walk away — a gaping rock formation that looks exactly like its name.
The Humps & Mulka's Cave
Ancient granite domes with profound Aboriginal rock art.
Base of the wave (classic shot)
A go-to viewpoint at Wave Rock.