Imagine an enormous surf wave over 100 meters long, gazing down at you as if it has been frozen in time. ‘Impossible’ you might think to yourself. Well such an unbelievable place exists in Hyden, famously known as the Wave Rock. It can well defined as a boating surf wave of multihued granite that seems like it is about to collide onto the bush beneath. It is undeniable one of most recognizable landforms of Australia. Just when you thought you had seen it all, think again. Tourists from around the world book cheap flights to Hyden to experience this remarkable miracle of nature.

Situated in wheat belt of Western Australia, almost five kilometers east of the little town called Hyden, it is without any doubt one of the state’s most well-known and admired natural formation of rocks. Apart from having cultural value to the Aborigines, Wave Rock attracts above140, 000 overseas visitors year after year. Is it a strongly held believe that the great Wave rock was formed more than 2700 million years ago, which dates back to an era even before the dinosaurs wandered the earth and is part of Hyden rock’s northern face. The contour of the wave is believed to be shaped by gradual erosion for thousands of years of the softer rock underneath the upper rim.

The astounding colors of Wave Rock are resulted due to the rain that washes chemical deposits downwards on the face, eventually giving appearance to vertical stains of brown, yellows, red and greys. These tinted stripes appear to be hand-painted, adding up to the wave-like outlook. One cannot help feeling the ancient rock’s power while standing beneath it, poised to collapse over you. It is definitely worth observing Wave Rock at different hours of the day, as the varying sunlight alters its appearance and colors. Tourists will observe dark shaded streaks that are actually algae, developing on the surface as black stains which convert to brown as dry season approaches.

There are further examples of equally spectacular of granite "waves" in the area of Hyden area. Rock formations contained by Wave Rock Reserve include King Rocks, Camel Peak, Camel Peaks and The Humps. These are the biggest and widely acknowledged. However, all in all there are a couple hundred spread around the central area of wheat belt.

While being an inspiring tourist attraction, the rock has also been transformed into a catchment for water supplies of the town, with a concrete wall almost a foot-high. This wall which is around the upper rim directs rainfall water into a storage dam. It was built in 1951 by the Public Works Department in the year 1951.

This is the kind of place you see in images that leaves you breathless. Well why wouldn’t it?  The very first sight of it will leave you mesmerized. The Wave Rock Area draws thousands of tourists each year to witness the majestic rocks, blankets of vibrant wildflowers during the season of spring as well as native birds. In addition, Wave Rock also hosts a fairly popular music festival in spring every year. Come visit this awe-inspiring destination yourself to experience the magical sensation run through your body. This unique trip will surely get engraved in your memories forever.