I imagine that most people outside Western Australia have never heard of Wave Rock? Everyone on the planet has heard of Ayres Rock, or as it is now known.. Ularu. However, Wave Rock is also a spectacular natural rock formation & if you are travelling in the region well worth a visit.

Situated some 340 kilometres south east of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, Wave Rock is a really weird geological formation full of colour, very high, & really, really gives every appearance of an ocean wave curling prior to breaking!

I have visited Wave Rock a number of times over many years. Each succeeding visit has proved  better than the last as the supporting eco structure has been improved by the local council & various government support agencies. The nearby town of Hyden provides more than adequate motel or caravan accommodation for travellers wishing to stay in the region for a few days.

Visitors can climb various sections of the structure following walk trails laid out for that purpose. Keep in mind that one needs to be reasonably fit & able to get around Wave Rock. The best times to visit are in the cooler months between April to October. I visited once during mid summer & man was it ever boiling hot clambering around the rocky outcrops & walk trails in the summer heat. Regardless of the time of year you visit make sure you carry a bottle of water while tripping the light fantastic in the outback!

The drive from Perth to Hyden is very pleasant travelling via rural country on excellent roads for around 4 hours. Obviously this is a lengthy trip so dont think of doing a return trip from Perth the same day, plus fit in enough time to have a really in depth examination of Wave Rock. Best to book into the Motel or Caravan Park at Hyden & take your time. Or, if travelling to other eastern or southern destinations, such as Esperance or Albany, you would still be wise to arrange an overnight stop as the distances are quite substantial!

For further information please visit : Wave Rock & Hyden

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