Kokerbin Rock

Kokerbin Rock
Kokerbin Hill
Hill
Kokerbin Rock in the morning
Country Australia
State Western Australia
Region Wheatbelt
Municipality Shire of Bruce Rock
Elevation 122 m (400 ft)
Coordinates 31°53′20.3″S 117°42′24.4″E / 31.888972°S 117.706778°E / -31.888972; 117.706778Coordinates: 31°53′20.3″S 117°42′24.4″E / 31.888972°S 117.706778°E / -31.888972; 117.706778
Location in 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.[1][2] The area has special significance for Noonga.[3] There are claims that Kokerbin Rock is the third largest monolith in Australia,[1][2][4][5][6] 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

Rock formation on Kokerbin Rock.
Stone Well near Kokerbin Rock

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.[4] 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[7] and an old school site, remainders of early European settlement.

See also

References

Notes
  1. 1 2 "Kokerbin Rock". Shire Of Bruce Rock. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Kokerbin Rock". Shire Of Kellerberrin. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "Literature Review for Avon Basin Noongar Heritage and Cultural Significance of Natural Resources" (PDF). Murdoch University. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Kokerbin Nature Reserve". Department of Parks and Wildlife. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  5. ↑ "Roaming Down Under". Graham Barker. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  6. ↑ "Which are the biggest three monoliths in Australia?". AustraliaSoMuchtoSee.com. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  7. ↑ "Granite Outcrops in the Wheatbelt". Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre, Merredin. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
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