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National Park & Nature

Wave Rock

📍 Wave Rock, Hyden, WA, Australia
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Quick Facts

Location
Australia, Perth
Category
National Park & Nature
Duration
1-2 hours
Address
Wave Rock, Hyden, WA, Australia
Coordinates
-32.4420, 118.8960

Introduction

Wave Rock is Western Australia's most famous geological wonder. Near Hyden, this ~15 m high, ~110 m long natural rock resembles a giant wave about to break — with rich colorful stripes (yellow, brown, gray) — a stunning inland landmark. Formed from ~2.7 billion-year-old granite; colorful mineral stripes. Resembles a giant wave. Hippo's Yawn nearby. About 4 hours from Perth. Visiting for 2.7-billion-year geological wonder is a unique WA inland experience.

✨ Highlights

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Wave rock
~15 m high, ~110 m long natural wave-shaped rock.
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2.7 billion years
~2.7 billion-year-old granite; geological wonder.
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Colorful stripes
Rich yellow, brown and gray mineral stripes.
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Ticketed
Requires a ticket; affordable.

🛈 Practical Info

→Photo:Front view looks most like a wave; very photogenic.
→Access:About 4 hours from Perth; great for WA inland road trip.
→Combine:Combine with other WA inland sights (e.g., York town).
→Duration:1-2 hours.
→Opening Hours:All day
→Ticket Information:Buy a ticket; affordable.
→Transportation:By car (about 4 hours from Perth)

💡 Tips

• Buy a ticket; affordable; front view looks most like a wave.
• About 4 hours from Perth; great for WA inland road trip.
• Opening and admission are on-site.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Wave Rock?

All day

How much is the admission for Wave Rock?

Buy a ticket; affordable.

Any practical tips for visiting Wave Rock?

Buy a ticket; affordable; front view looks most like a wave. About 4 hours from Perth; great for WA inland road trip.

How long should I spend at Wave Rock?

A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.

Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.