Walga Rock
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Australia's Golden Outback Tourism
Australia's Golden Outback Tourism
Overview
Highlights
Walga Rock is a must-see natural bucket list attraction when in Cue in Western Australia's Golden Outback. Walga Rock is a huge monolith, where you can see the largest gallery of Aboriginal rock paintings in Western Australia. Explore the large cave within the rock, which contains a range of paintings including pictures that are said to be of ships that visited the Western Australian coast in the 17th century. At five kilometres in diameter and 1.5 kilometres in length, it is the second largest monolith in Australia. Take the time to make the easy climb to the top, where you will find that the views are well worth the effort.
Ponder on the origins of the painting of the mysterious sailing ship and accompanying text which is thought to resemble Arabic script. The origin of the painting is unknown; one theory is that it was done by a Dutch sailor shipwrecked on the coast who was looked after by Aborigines, another theory is that it was done by an Afghan camel guide. Walga Rock is located 48 kilometres west of Cue, which is an eight hour drive north east of Perth.
Activities
- Sight-seeing
- Cultural experience
- Walking / hiking
- Photography
Facilities
- Car park
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the local visitor information centre for the most up to date information.
- Stay safe and get the most out of your visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements when outside exploring.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- National park fees may apply for national parks in Western Australia. Check the parks website for bookings and/ or further details.
- Entry fees may change at anytime at the discretion of WA Parks and Wildlife Services, check their website for the most up to date information.
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Content credits: Australia's Golden Outback Tourism & Aussie Bucket List®
Location & Supplier
Walga Rock
Address: Walga Rock, Weld Range WA 6640
