We had a long drive to get here from our stay in Walpole Rest point Caravan Park, arriving late in the afternoon, about half an hour before reception closed.

At around 470 km, it was an ambitious run for us. We don’t usually plan drives that long, but sometimes things don’t quite go to plan.

On arrival, the receptionist ran through everything we needed to know. It wasn’t unfriendly, just very matter-of-fact, more of a well-rehearsed routine than a conversation. Fair enough really, given it was the end of the day.

Our Experience

Most, if not all, sites have a slight slope, so leveling will be needed for most vans. The base is sandy, but each powered site has its own drain along with a small strip of astro turf at the awning area—just enough to wipe the sand off your feet before heading inside.

One thing that adds real value here is that your caravan park fees include entry to Wave Rock and the nearby salt pools, which makes the stay feel reasonably priced for what you get.

The amenities are good and clean, as you would expect at this price point. A nice change was that there were no combination locks on the doors, simple and easy access.

The camp kitchen is a decent size, with plenty of undercover seating and tables, and even a TV. There’s also a swimming pool, which I imagine would be very popular during the hotter months.

The main attraction, Wave Rock and Hippo’s Yawn, is just a short walk from the caravan park. A little further afield you’ll find Mulka’s Cave, the salt baths, and a few other spots worth checking out. If you’re looking for ideas, it’s worth browsing Destination Wave Rock.

One thing worth noting is that both Wave Rock and Mulka’s Cave are dog friendly, which is a big plus if you’re traveling with a pet.

There’s also a café and museum across the road, although we didn’t visit them this time.

This is a popular caravan park, so planning ahead is a good idea—especially during school holidays, when it would likely be booked out well in advance.

The town itself is only a short drive away and has the essentials, including an IGA, two fuel stations, and a hotel. The IGA looked reasonably well stocked with most of what you’d need.

We were here for one full day, although the weather didn’t really cooperate—drizzly and on-and-off rain limited what we could do. Given better weather and a bit more time, it would have been nice to explore further.

Wave Rock & Hippos Yawn

Wave Rock is in the wheat belt region of Western Australia, 350 km south-east of Perth. It is a curved granite cliff face, actually the northern face of a large granite erosional remnant called Hyden Rock. This curved cliff face, resembling a wave about to break, is 15 m high and 110 m long. It has been rounded by weathering and water erosion, undercutting its base and leaving a rounded overhang. Water from springs active in the wetter months runs down the cliff face, dissolving and re-depositing chemicals in the granite, leaving red, brown, yellow and grey stains of carbonates and iron hydroxide. Its age has been estimated at about 2700 million years.

Australian Museum

Some Pics

Summary

We would stay here again—hopefully next time with better weather.

In hindsight, we probably lost a day due to our own planning. That longer drive to get here meant we arrived late and tired, we usually prefer to be set up around midday so there’s still time in the afternoon to get out and have a proper look around.

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