National Park & Nature
Wave Rock
📍 Wave Rock, Hyden, WA, Australia
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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
→Tickets:Buy a ticket; affordable.
→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.
💡 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
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.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.





