Hyden WA
Hyden WA
Hyden in WA is a small wheatbelt town and a modest rural service centre. It has become a tourism magnet as a result of the remarkable Wave Rock which lies to the west of the town.
Over 2,700 million years in the making, the wave rises 15 metres over the outback plain, which becomes a sea of colourful wildflower blooms in spring.
Having not been permanently settled by Europeans until 1922, the town can claim to be the most recent of all the Central Wheatbelt settlements. Historically the movement east occurred to the north and followed the line of Hunt’s wells and, later, the railway.
Hyden roughly has a population of 437 and is situated 340km east of Perth. The earliest recorded farming was in 1922 and descendants of these settlers still live in Hyden. Wheat production started in 1927 and it was carted to Kondinin until the railway from Lake Grace reached Hyden in 1932. More than 100,000 tourists visit Hyden every year to enjoy the granite attraction of Wave Rock and also other remarkable granite outcrops including Mulka’s Cave and The Humps.
Hippo’s Yawn near Wave Rock
Hyden also has other attractions and fun activities to do such as swimming in the salt pool at the Wave Rock Resort to checking out the statute artwork in town. For those chasing a bit of colour, August to October is the best time of the year to catch the wildflowers in full bloom.
Both of which bypassed the Hyden area. Today it lies in an area of remarkable granite outcrops including Mulka’s Cave (part of Hyden Rock), Wave Rock and The Humps.
Take a three to four hour drive or a guided day tour from Perth, passing farmland and wheat fields, to Hyden. From there, it’s just a four kilometre drive east to reach Wave Rock and Hyden.
The 110 metre long multi-coloured granite cliff of Wave Rock looks like it’s about to crash onto the bush. Pose on the rock face or follow the walk trails around the base and over the top. At sunset, birds burst into song and the sky becomes a riot of colour and sound, creating a unique experience. Other attractions within the 160 hectare nature reserve include Hippo’s Yawn and Mulka’s Cave.
Nearby, a collection of over 450 ancient rock paintings cover the walls of Mulka’s Cave, telling the story of a local Aboriginal legend. And from September to December, the surrounding plains are painted with the colours of nature as thousands of varieties of wildflowers come into bloom. You may also spot some of the 40 species of birds that call Wave Rock home.
For encounters of the marsupial kind, head for Hyden’s wildlife park where you’re invited to meet the koalas and rare white kangaroos.
Hyden Lace Place WA
In Hyden, another impressive collection awaits at the Lace Place, which proudly houses the largest collection of lace in the southern hemisphere. Located in the Wildflower Shoppe, pieces include handmade lace from the 1600s and an off-cut from the Princess of Wales’ wedding veil. Other attractions include an 18-hole golf course, a pioneer museum, a toy soldier museum and an observatory. Scenic flights are available, providing aerial views of Wave Rock and the outback plain beyond.
Bakeries, bistros, hotels, fine dining restaurants and cafes cater for every taste, and there’s a good range of options for your overnight stay, with motels and cottages, a backpacker hostel and caravan park.
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