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Kokerbin Rock
Kokerbin Hill
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Kokerbin Rock in the morning
Highest point
Elevation 122 m (400 ft)
Geography
Kokerbin Rock is located in Australia
Kokerbin Rock
Kokerbin Rock
Location in Australia
Location Shire of Bruce Rock, Wheatbelt, Western Australia

Kokerbin Rock, also called Kokerbin Hill, is a giant granite rock formation. You can find it in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. This amazing natural landmark is part of the Kokerbin Nature Reserve.

The area around Kokerbin Rock is very important to the Noonga people. Some people say Kokerbin Rock is the third largest single rock in Australia. The biggest is Uluru in the Northern Territory, and the second largest is Mount Wudinna in South Australia. Kokerbin Rock is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of Quairading. It is also about 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of Kellerberrin by road.

Exploring Kokerbin Rock

Kokerbin Rock Formation, March 2013
Cool rock shapes on Kokerbin Rock.
Stone Well near Kokerbin Rock
An old stone well close to Kokerbin Rock.

Kokerbin Rock is a great place to visit. On its eastern side, you will find a picnic area and toilets. This makes it easy to spend a day exploring.

Fun Things to See

You can explore many interesting features at Kokerbin Rock. There are marked walking paths that lead to different spots. These paths help you find your way around.

  • Caves: Discover hidden caves within the rock.
  • Rock Formations: Look for unique rock shapes.
  • The Summit: Hike to the top for amazing views.

Unique Rock Shapes

Some of the rock formations have special names. These names come from what they look like.

  • Wave Rock Formation: This part of the rock looks like a giant ocean wave.
  • Dog Rock: See if you can spot the rock that looks like a dog.
  • Devil's Marbles: These are large, round boulders that seem to be scattered around.

History at Kokerbin Rock

On the western side of Kokerbin Rock, you can find signs of the past. There is a historic stone well. This well was built a long time ago. You can also see the site of an old school. These spots show where early European settlers lived and worked. They are reminders of the first communities in this area.

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