Wave Rock, Natural rock formation in Hyden, Western Australia.
Wave Rock is a granite cliff formation in the Shire of Kondinin, Western Australia, extending 110 meters and rising 15 meters high. The curved wall resembles a frozen ocean wave with dark streaks caused by mineral deposits running down the rock face.
The formation began as granite cooling beneath the earth's surface around 2.7 billion years ago. Weathering during the late Miocene period carved out the wave-like shape visible today.
The Ballardong people call this place Katter Kich and have used it as a meeting ground for ceremonies. Visitors today can see ochre handprints and rock paintings that connect to these traditions.
Three walking trails between 650 and 1,710 meters (2,130 and 5,610 feet) loop around the formation and offer different viewpoints. Parking, restrooms and picnic areas sit close to the rock and are easy to reach.
A water collection system built in 1928 above the formation channels rainwater into a reservoir. This storage still supplies drinking water to surrounding communities today.
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