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Top 6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Hyden, Western Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Hyden, Australia including Wave Rock, The Lace Place, Scrap Iron Sculptures, Mulka's Cave, Hippo's Yawn, The Miniature Soldier Museum.
1. Wave Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 942 reviews
Reviewed By 618grahamh - Auckland, New Zealand
Explore the fascinating Wave Rock with it's multitude of colours in the formation [at least several million years in the making] including Hippo's Yawn and climb the stairs for a spectacular view of Hyden and the surrounding desert - this is one rock that you can legally climb! You'll notice a dam at the far end by the stairs, water is extremely precious in this part of the world, but this one blends right in. Be prepared for a long day, 4 1/2 hours journey each way from Perth, but you'll get a chance to stop and buy a beverage or two to enjoy with your lunch and visit the canine cemetery, a must for dog lovers. By the way, I was only kidding about surfing the Rock, but you'll see the similarity with an ocean roller.
2. The Lace Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By cheryld16 - Perth, Australia
We went to view the lace and were lucky enough to be guided by Olwyn...a master lace maker renowned in her chosen craft/art. Olwyn told us both the history of the museum itself and of the lace. There are drawers and drawers of it. It is beautifully displayed and like any good museum the lighting is not bright as light damages such delicate fabric.Olwyn held us spellbound for well over an hour showing us special pieces,one she herself had made of the Old Mill at South Perth. We could have spent hours looking at the delicate works of art. And the entry cost ...a measly $5 each...bargain of the year!
3. Scrap Iron Sculptures
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By jandp768 - Bendigo, Australia
We loved how the community used this great art work to tell the history of the area. Really worth a stop. Well done Hyden
4. Mulka's Cave
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4.0 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By mjail5
The Humps & Mulka's Cave is a 15-20 min drive away from Wave Rock. We were there from 6.30-8.15am and there was not a soul in sight. Make sure you read the Information Board for some interesting information on the paintings or rather hand stencils. Just a very small cave and after your eyes have adjusted to the darkness, you can easily make out the handprints as there are 452 of them. The colours are more difficult to see but my camera captured them well. There should be a sign at the top of the cave exit to tell people to proceed no further as we initially thought that the Kalari Trail starts there.
5. Hippo's Yawn
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4.0 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By tanyabailey934 - Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Situated in the wave rock park, it's an easy walk from the car park to the Hippos yawn. Access via a bush walk is suitable for most able bodied people and there is a tar sealed path suitable for those with wheels or who have mobility issues.
6. The Miniature Soldier Museum
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4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Z6485SBmaryw
We spent and interesting hour or so browsing the Museum and looking at all of the Toy Soldier displays and other examples of memorabilia from local identities
