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Hyden Rock Walk, Hyden Hyden Rock Walk, Hyden

Bush Walk  in Golden Outback

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1.25 km
    • Bush Walk Class 2

      Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

This walk trail takes you to the top of Wave Rock and offers stunning views out across the surrounding farmland, remnant bushland and salt lakes. The trail is fairly easy gentle slope, with a couple of short steep sections where a chain is provided to assist walkers up and down and some steps to navigate.

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The Hyden Rock Walk Trail is a great short trail for people seeking an overall perspective other than just a photo oportunity in front of the wave formation itself. Besides expansive views, you get to see odd rock formations and in warm weather plenty of scurrying dragon lizards.

There are two loops. The shorter loop is 860 metres long in total from the carpark. The second loop is 1300 metres. The routes are well marked, over slopping granite which can be slippery after rain. Read the interperative signage along the way to learn about the rock formations and the fascinating plants and animals. Be aware that there is some accending and descending involved.

Shire of Kondinin

(08) 9889 1006

Wave Rock Tourist Information Centre

08 9880 5182

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Time / Duration

up to 1 hour

Length

1.25km loop

Trail Start

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

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Trail End

Bush Walk

Class 2

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

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Additional information

There are a couple of short steep sections where a chain is provided to assist you up or down the slope.

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Hazards & Warnings

Beware of slippery rocks in wet weather

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Kiosk
  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Shop
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • View Platform
  • Visitor Information Centre

Best time of year

In the cooler months, April to November

Fees

Fee per car

Trail Access

Self drive via sealed road, suitable for 2WD

Prohibited Items

No pets are allowed on the rock due to it being water catchment
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1 trail goers have rated Hyden Rock Walk, Hyden as 4 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 6 Jun 2022, 7:25pm

The Wave Rock trail never gets old, a pretty special place to visit.

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