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Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers, and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth

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Wave Rock York Wildflowers and Aboriginal Cultural Tour from Perth

12 hours 30 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

From natural landmarks to Aboriginal culture, this day trip from Perth through Western Australia’s wheat belt area introduces you the regional history and geological beauty that lie outside the city. Visit York, the oldest township in Avon Valley; Wave Rock and Hippo’s Yawn, unusual rock formations; Mulka's Cave, an ancient site sacred to Aboriginals; and make a stop for tea in a quaint country town. During the spring months, make plenty of stops to view wildflowers when they’re spotted during the tour.

Day tour to York, Wave Rock, and other geological sites from Perth
Learn about the pioneer days of Western Australia in the first township founded in the Avon Valley
See the unusual rock formation Hippo's Yawn
Marvel at the 50-foot-tall Wave Rock
Learn about Dreamtime stories and discover Aboriginal sacred sites
Tuck into an Aussie-style country lunch (included)
See the wildflowers in bloom between September and November

What's Included

Aussie Country-Style lunch
Professional Driver/guide with Live Commentary
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Crown Perth Food Court
Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100, Australia
CROWN Entertainment Complex Riverside Entrance (in front of McDonalds) at 7.45am. Complimentary hotel pick ups are available on request at time of booking from selected Perth City and Northbridge locations.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Hotel Pickups operate between 7:00-7:30am through the Perth CBD, with 8:00am as our tour departure time from the city. The operator will contact you via Viator messaging service on receipt of booking with your pickup time information.

What To Expect

Your day trip starts with hotel pickup before driving east of Perth to historical York, the first town founded in the Avon Valley. Stop here to enjoy morning tea in town (own expense) before continuing to Hyden, pausing along the way at a dog cemetery in honor of working Australian sheepdogs.

In Hyden, check out Hippo’s Yawn, a rock formation that resembles a yawning hippopotamus, and then sit down to an Aussie Country-Style lunch at the Wildflower Shoppe, and and choose to visit a wildlife park or check out the Antique Lace Collection. After eating, make the drive to Wave Rock, one of Western Australia’s most popular natural landmarks, a 50-foot-tall (15-meter) rock formation that resembles a giant ocean wave.

Next, head to Mulka’s Cave, a large boulder with a hollowed-out, cave-like shape. Then start the drive back to Perth, taking a different route that includes a stop in a country town of for afternoon tea (own expense). If you’re taking this tour during wildflower season (typically September to November), make stops during the day for views and photo opportunities of Western Australia’s renowned wildflowers.

Your day trip ends when you arrive back at your Perth hotel in the late evening.

York Town Hall

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Wildflower Shoppe

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mulka's Cave

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hippo's Yawn

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wave Rock

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Too long bus ride to see a rock

Cheryl_J, Apr 2024

Wave Rock was nice. But the bus ride to get there was 5 hours each way to see Wave Rock for an hour.

Great day

Colleen_H, Apr 2024

Great day trip, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip enjoyable. April is the wrong time of year to see wildflowers.

Surfing on the wave rock

Henry_K, Apr 2024

Seeing the incredible formation of wave rock. It was a long drive to see this rock. However, driver/tour guide tried to give information and facts along the way.

Enjoyable!

Linda_G, Apr 2024

The trip is pretty far in distance but I personally think it is worth going. My tour guide is very good. Patient, friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed a lot at Wave Rock because we have sufficient time to explore the scenic. Thanks!

A sight not to be missed

Susan_E, Apr 2024

We were picked up at the stated time and made our way to a central pick up point to start our journey with the allotted bus, complete with on board loo, and our driver Gordon. We started off and made our way to the very pretty town of York. After a short comfort stop we had time to purchase a coffee and breakfast from a main street bakery. Lovely. Then it was onward through the vast expanse of the Wheat belts to Corrigin for another comfort stop. Just on the edge of the town was a cemetery dedicated to the dogs from the area. Through Hyden and onward to our first stop at Hippos Yawn for a photo opportunity. Afterwards we arrived at Wave Rock resort for a true 'Aussie lunch'. We did have a small amount of time to see the eclectic collections of lace, model soldiers, wildlife park and more. Then it was on to Mulkas Cave to see the cave hand prints and hear the story of Mulka. Our final stop was Wave Rock. Wow. Not to be missed. Fantastic. Unfortunately, due to getting on in years, we couldn't climb to the top, but the view from the bottom did just as well for us. All in all, it is a very long way in a day (approx 750 km/ 450mile but very well worth it. Would I do it again - Yes certainly.

Although the travel time...

KwanChi_L, Apr 2024

Although the travel time is a bit long, but the scene of the wave rock is marvelous. It worths the time spent.

A Long Journey but worth it

philip_s, Apr 2024

Long journey but the driver shared many interesting stories with us. York was smaller than expected. The Wave Rock was worth the visit, larger and higher than expected. We didn’t know it was claimable and enjoyed the climb. Lunch was a disappointment, basic, no guidance on serving arrangements.

A long day out!

Lanna_L, Apr 2024

This was a very long trip and lucky that we did not consider driving there ourselves. The tour was well organised with toilet stops every 2 hours. Glen was our driver/guide for this tour. Glen was great in providing us with great commentary. On our way back, it was very thoughtful of Glen to stop by the Road house so that we could get some food for "dinner". By the time we got back to the city, it was close to 8:30pm.

A worthy trip

Lei_W, Apr 2024

I booked this day trip for my family. It’s a long day trip but the bus driver stopped every 1.5-2 hours for break and toilet. Lots of stories talked by the driver on the way so not very boring. The Wave Rock is absolutely a must see and a photo for memory. The down point is that we stopped at BP Petrol station for dinner but I could not get hot chips as long queue for toilet. I recommend anyone at the last stop to buy food first and then toilet especially you are a female.

Super trip

Jean_W, Apr 2024

It was a very interesting trip as the driver of the bus was extremely knowledgeable and obviously knew the areas very well. Thank you Pete for an excellent trip.

Amazing Trip

Samantha_P, Apr 2024

Wave rock was amazing - the view once standing on top of the rock formation was breath-taking and the wave aspect was incredible to see

Awesome!

Rebecca_A, Mar 2024

A one-of-a-kind geographic formation! It was a long RT bus ride, but worth it in the end. We also traveled through the agricultural region of West Australia and saw some kangaroos.

A great day out

Eileen_D, Mar 2024

A very enjoyable day, Luke our driver had really studied the area and its people and was very knowledgeable. Delicious lunch.

brilliant

AnnMaree, Mar 2024

We went Pinnacle Tours, Chris was our guide, what a great pleasure to have a tour guide, who was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about his work. A safe ride to the site, and it was along day. We were given clear instructions on where to and how the day was planned. The Rock was spectacular, and the whole area was picturesque and interesting. Well worth the day out.

Wave Rock Wonder

Don_S, Mar 2024

The whole day including the ride to and from as educational with the Wave Rock just magnificent, Our Driver was excellent in his knowledge when pointing out historical points in time, local history and tit bits on the areas and towns we passed through during our tour.

Wave Rock

Barbara_M, Mar 2024

Amazing day out. Wave Rock and the other associated attractions were fantastic. Our bus driver, Luke was full of knowledge about the area and his jokes were hilarious 😂! Thoroughly recommend this tour.

Wave Rock is iconic, if you want good photos go mid-week, be warned it is a long day out.

Ian_L, Mar 2024

From Perth, be warned it is a long day. Wave Rock lived up to expectations and the town of Yorke is a great stop too if your like early architecture The driver was good with knowledge and filled in the 9-10 hours on the bus. When at the rock do not expect to have the place to yourself especially on the a weekend (or a long weekend).

Wave Rock

Debbie_S, Mar 2024

Our driver Luke was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained with stories during the long drive in between stops. Wave Rock is worth the trip it's like nothing I have seen before

Best 12 hour road trip ever

Margaret_E, Feb 2024

Our tour leader shared so many interesting facts of the area while we drove along. Many stories of how the original people lived in the area. She was easy to understand and easy to listen to.

Well worth it!

Tanya_W, Feb 2024

It is a long day and a lot of driving but the coach was very comfy and the guide/driver brilliant! Amazing sights, scenery and a lot of history and information. Memorable trip!

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