Wave Rock in Hyden
Visited on 22/5/2022
According to some writing, this Wave Rock in Hyden is the work of nature started 2,700 million years ago.
The First Nation people of Noongar tribe called the Wave Rock Katter Kich.
The forces of nature, weathering and erosion, have done their utmost to create this breaking ocean wave like sculpture of 110 metres long, and 15 metre at its highest point.
The bright orange and black colours on the wave are produced by tiny lichens, mosses and algae.
Although the Wave Rock is unique and fairly spectacular in Western Australia, there are more complex ones in other parts of the world, especially in Arizona, USA.
The rock is a few hundred metres away from the carpark. The path are lined with natural Australian trees and bushes. Some starting parts of the path are brick paved.
Walking anti-clockwise along the base of the rock will reach the bottom of the slope to the top of the wave. There are chains on one side to assist “climbers” at the higher point. The view is breathing taking at the top of Wave Rock.
There are a few walking trails that visitors can follow. One of the popular one is the Hippo’s Yawn.
The toilets are located at the carpark.