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Hyden

A small wheat belt township, 344km east of Perth, Hyden's most distinctive and most photographed nearby attraction is the geologically stunning Wave Rock.


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Situated 4km east of the township is a 15m-high granite outcrop curling into a surf-like wave formation. Dated at 2700 million years old, the effects of weathering have fashioned Wave Rock's unique shape and natural chemical reactions with rainwater runoff have striped the granite red and grey. Other rock formations in the vicinity are the Breakers, Hippo's Yawn, The Falls and The Humps. At the information centre is Lace Place, reputedly showcasing the largest lace collection in the Southern Hemisphere. The Salt lakes, 1km east of the centre, are popular for picnics and swimming. Mulka's Cave, 18km to the north, contains Aboriginal rock paintings.

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Hyden. Retrieved August 21, 2008, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/wa/hyden. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: Heartlands

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Blessed with diversity of landscape and environment, the Heartlands is home to several Western Australia's most popular natural attractions, like Wave Rock and the Pinnacles. more

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Wave Rock Visitors Centre, 4km east on Wave Rock Rd,Ph: (08) 9880 5182

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