Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Show Trail Map Show About the Trail Show Important Trail Details Read Trail Reviews
Add Favourites
Support Our Trails

Kalari Trail, The Humps, Hyden

Bush Walk inGolden Outback

  • 1-3 hours
  • 1.8 km
    • Bush Walk Grade 3

About 16km north of Wave Rock lies a huge rock outcrop that unfortunately doesn’t get the attentiont that its more well known cousin gets. The well marked 1.8 kilometre Kalari Trail takes you up to the summit of the Humps for commanding views. Its a steady, fairly steep in places climb, but doable for most people of average walking fitness.

Kalari rock formations
Earn 2 Points
Donate to support this trail

Trail Start

Get directions

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

What does this mean?
Print Map
Logo for Leave no Trace Initiative

Trails WA supports the seven principles recommended by Leave No Trace Australia for minimising your impacts when using the trails.

Learn more

If you can spare the time and escape the lure of Wave Rock, visting the Humps is well worth it. For a start, there is a short stroll to Mulka's Cave where you can see upto 450 examples of Aboriginal rockart. Interpretive signage explains this ancient Aboriginal site.

The Kalari Trail takes you up this impressive rock outcrop between unsual geological formations. The summit offers sensational 360 degree views of farms and bush. In winter the canola crops are a blaze of yellow.

It is no surprise that the Aboriginal name for the rock is Kalari which means lizards. Numerous lizards scamper about the rocky slopes when the weather is warm enough. In more sheltered sways, there are mossy miniature gardens, best seen in winter. It is best to avoid wet weather as the granite slopes can be slippery in places. 

Hyden Visitor Centre

(08) 9880 5018

Other Links

  • Australia’s Golden Outback

    Comprehensive information on the Golden Outback region including destinations, things to see and do, accommodation and tours.


Be trail ready for Kalari Trail, The Humps, Hyden

Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

Take at least an hour to enjoy the rock art

Length

1.8km loop

What To Pack

Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

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

Get directions

Trail End

Bush Walk

Grade 3

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.

Difficulty Notes

This trail involves climbing to the top of the rock. Slippery when wet.

Hazards & Warnings

Granite rock is slippery when wet

Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Interpretive Centre

Best time of year

August, September, October

Trail Access

2WD

More tips for being Trail Ready
Edge shaped like mountain horizon
topography pattern

Complete Kalari Trail, The Humps, Hyden to earn badges and points!

Earn points and badges and become a "TrailsWA Expert" by completing trails and leaving reviews.

Earn 2 Points

Earn 2 points towards
your TrailsWA level

Edge shaped like mountain horizon
Alt text

3 trail goers have rated Kalari Trail, The Humps, Hyden as 4.67 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.

Kim Fawcett

Reviewed 1 Apr 2021, 12:09am

Fantastic trail, easy to follow and stunning views
Huey Wilson

Reviewed 8 Aug 2018, 8:04pm

Great walk! Nice steady ascent to the top of The Humps. Metal markers are easy to spot. Definitely worth the trip.
Lauren Curtis

Reviewed 23 Apr 2018, 4:26pm

Enjoyed this trail a lot, quite easy to walk and spectacular views. Trail isn't marked to well but easy enough to find your way back. Well worth the trip

Like this trail? Explore others nearby

More around Golden Outback

Supported by great organisations

Trails are free and bring so many benefits to our community by providing opportunities to have fun, get fit, socialise, explore and challenge yourself. But they also have to be managed and maintained which only is made possible through terrific sponsors, donations and/or volunteering.

topography pattern