Kokerbin Rock, also known as Kokerbin Hill, is a granite rock formation located within Kokerbin Nature Reserve in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.[1][2] The area has special significance for the Nyoongar.[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.
| Kokerbin Rock | |
|---|---|
| Kokerbin Hill | |
 Kokerbin Rock in the morning | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Coordinates | 31°53′20″S 117°42′24″E / 31.88898°S 117.706778°E |
| Geography | |
  Kokerbin Rock Location in Australia | |
| Location | Shire of Bruce Rock, Wheatbelt, Western Australia |
Kokerbin Nature Reserve was established in 1991, and has an area of 91 hectares (220 acres).[7] It is approximately 40 km (25 mi) east of Quairading and 30 km (19 mi) south of Kellerberrin by road.
Description
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[8] and an old school site, remainders of early European settlement.
A picnic area and toilet facilities are located on the eastern side of Kokerbin Rock.[4]
See also
References
Further reading
- Griffiths, M; Lewis, P (2009). Kokerbin Nature Reserve Fauna Survey (PDF). M Griffiths and P Lewis Fauna Consultants. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 May 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- Inglis, Rowan; Jolliffe, David; Blechynden, Paul (2008). Black-Flanked Rock-Wallaby Conservation Plan for the Central Wheatbelt Populations 2008-2013 (PDF). Department of Environment and Conservation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
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