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Hippo’s Yawn, Hyden

Hippos Yawn Inside Cave, Tourismwa +3 Gallery
Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

  • Length 1.7km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Dog friendly
  • Accessible trail
  • Circuit / loop
Today

33°C

33°

21°

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The end point of this easily followed and marked trail is Hippo's Yawn. The shallow cave is about 13 metres tall at its mouth and looks like the name suggests. Although a worthy attraction in itself, the loop walk is particuarly interesting for wildflower enthusiasts.

Take a stroll in late winter or spring and play close attention to ground level. Look carefully and you will spot patches of tiny ground orchids. Some are very hard to spot such as greenhoods, unlike the more showy spider orchids. Then go to the visitors centre and see if you can spot your orchid on the chart. It's a lot of fun and challenging for the kids.  

Shire of Kondinin

(08) 9889 1006

Wave Rock Tourist Information Centre

08 9880 5182

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Time / Duration

30 to 40 minutes

Length

1.7km loop

Fees

Entry fee per car

Trail Access

Drive or fly to Hyden. 2WD accessible.

Trail Start

Wave Rock carpark, 3km from Hyden, 334km (3.5 hours) east of Perth

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Trail End

When to go

August, September, October

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Bush Walk

Class 1

All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

What To Pack

Facilities

Camping, caravan sites and cabins at Wave Rock

  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Kiosk
  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area
  • Shaded Area
  • Shop
  • Visitor Information Centre
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Apr 20, 3:00pm

33°C

Feels like 31°C

Max 33°

Min 21°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 13.13km/h N

8-day forecast

Mon

33°

21°

Tue

28°

16°

Wed

27°

13°

Thu

32°

22°

Fri

26°

17°

Sat

28°

19°

Sun

31°

20°

Mon

31°

22°

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1 trail goers have rated this trail as 4 out of 5!

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 6 Jun 2022, 7:27pm

Another of Hydens iconic attractions, so special.

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