The Humps, Granite rock formation in Shire of Kondinin, Australia
The Humps is a granite rock formation rising about 80 metres above the surrounding plains, a stepped bornhardt inselberg in The Humps Nature Reserve, 17 km north-east of Hyden. Two marked trails cross it: the 1,220-metre Gnamma Trail over flat ground and the 1,670-metre Kalari Trail, which climbs to the summit past exposures of granite and native vegetation.
This rock formation developed over long periods through geological processes that shaped the granite into its current stepped structure. The area later became part of the managed Shire of Kondinin, influencing its development as a place people could visit.
Mulka's Cave, also called Bate's Cave, sits on the northeastern edge of The Humps. Its rock art holds over 450 hand prints and images, while most Aboriginal art sites in the region have fewer than 30 motifs. The cave is protected under the Aboriginal Heritage Act and listed on the Register of the National Estate.
Visitors can choose between marked walking routes to explore the geological features and native plants around the formation. The pathways are generally accessible and suit different fitness levels.
The Hyden Humps Dam reservoir sits about 200 metres south of the rock and collects its run-off. Mulka's Cave, on the north-eastern edge, holds over 450 hand prints and images, while most Aboriginal art sites in the region have fewer than 30 motifs.
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