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	Wave Rock

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*Description*	Smooth, wave-shaped granite rock formation
*Location*	32° 26′ CD" S . 118° 53′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : The position is estimated Location description : *** km ESE of Perth, WA
*What's there*


*General comments*
	Wave Rock is a 15 m high and 110 m long curved granite cliff formed by erosion, which looks like a wave just about to break. The cliff is actually the northern face of a large granite erosional remnant called Hyden Rock. Behind the “wave front” is a retaining wall about halfway up the rock’s backslope which follows the contour and collects rainwater running over the rock and directs it to a small dam; this was constructed in 1951 by the Western Australian Water Authority. There are other rock formations within the Wave Rock Reserve including Breakers, .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

General comments

Wave Rock is a 15 m high and 110 m long curved granite cliff formed by erosion, which looks like a wave just about to break. The cliff is actually the northern face of a large granite erosional remnant called Hyden Rock. Behind the “wave front” is a retaining wall about halfway up the rock’s backslope which follows the contour and collects rainwater running over the rock and directs it to a small dam; this was constructed in 1951 by the Western Australian Water Authority.

There are other rock formations within the Wave Rock Reserve including Breakers, .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	It’s an Aussie icon, so you have to see it “in the flesh”. A few things t.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	Somehow it was a bit of a let-down and a bit smaller that we imagined – perhaps we had seen .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	The carpark is accessible if towin.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	About the area
	Geology of the area


*How do I get there*
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*Contact details for further information.*
	Caravan Park Wave Rock Caravan Park, Wave Rock St, Hyden WA 6359 tel: 08.9880 5022 Tourist Info Centre Hyd.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	1/5/2006 PUBLIC David \| Jane & Sarah Kedge

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Document produced on 03-04-2008