Kokerbin Rock facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kokerbin Rock |
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Kokerbin Hill | |
Kokerbin Rock in the morning
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) |
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Location | Shire of Bruce Rock, Wheatbelt, Western Australia |
Kokerbin Rock, also known as Kokerbin Hill, is a granite rock formation located within the Kokerbin Nature Reserve in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The area has special significance for Noonga. There are claims that Kokerbin Rock is the third largest monolith in Australia, with Mount Wudinna in South Australia being the second largest and Uluru in the Northern Territory being the largest. The Kokerbin Nature Reserve is approximately 40 km (25 mi) east of Quairading and 30 km (19 mi) south of Kellerberrin by road.
Description
A picnic area and toilet facilities are located on the eastern side of Kokerbin Rock. Caves, rock formations, and the summit are accessible by marked bush walks. The rock formations include a wave rock formation, Dog Rock and Devil's Marbles. On the western side of Kokerbin Rock is a historic stone well and an old school site, remainders of early European settlement.