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

Departure & Return

Departure Point

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.

Departure Time

8:00 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

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

Situated in the Avon Valley, York is one of Western Australia’s most picturesque towns with charming architecture. This town was the first inland European settlement in Western Australia, founded back in 1831. Be sure to take a short stroll along the main town strip and see many of the old buildings which are still in use today.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Wildflower Shoppe

If time permits wander through the wildlife park where you can enjoy time seeing kangaroos, emus, wallabies, wombats, koalas, lizards and a wide range of birds. Alternatively view the antique lace collection, dating back to the 1600’s. These hand and machine made lace products are housed in beautiful hand crafted cabinets.

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

Operated by Australian Pinnacle Tours

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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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers, and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth?

A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

Face masks required for guides in public areas

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Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers, and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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Q:What is the social distancing policy during Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers, and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers, and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth?

A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

Guides required to regularly wash hands

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Traveler Tips

the journey to wave rock was quite long but it was quite worth it when you reached there wave rock is amazing , lunch as simple but yummy !

Wave Rock, good walk around base of rock, as I am not comfortable with heights.

A really well organised trip, enjoyable from start to finish.

Reviews

120 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers

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Great day

Meletia_G, Oct 2021

Our driver and guide Chris was very knowledgeable. Long day but good day. I learnt things I didn't know which was even better. Yes it's a big day, but like anything you want to see, you make the effort.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Hi Meletia_G, Thank you for taking the time to review our Wave Rock tour, it is great to hear you enjoyed your day with us and our coach captain Chris. He is a valuable member of our team with his knowledge of the region. Thank you again for taking the time to review our tour.

Awesome day tour

Akram_A, Jun 2021

This was an awesome tour. The guide was fantastic and had a lot of interesting local knowledge. He was friendly and provided extraordinary service. Would highly recommend this company.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Hi Akram_A, Thank you for taking the time to review our service, it is great to hear you enjoyed your time with us and our Coach Captain. Their local knowledge always elevates our tours. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us soon!

Great wave rock tour

Ambika_B, Apr 2021

Wave Rock was amazing, as big as it is in the pictures. Our driver Chris was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to, we enjoyed every aspect of the trip. The lunch was good and nutritious. Saw white kangaroos for the first time. Most of the time was spent at the wave rock, which was great, we could go up and get amazing views of surrounding areas and rock formations. The travel is long but expected.

Response from Host, May 2021

Thank you for taking the time to review our tour and it is great to hear you enjoyed your experience with us at Wave Rock. We pride ourselves on the knowledge and experience our drivers provide our customers and it is great to hear you enjoyed your time with Chris. Thank you again for reviewing our tour and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Surfs up at Wave Rock

Tim_B, Mar 2021

First trip since Covid and it had everyone involved in the tour excited. It shows how important tourism is for all our souls. The ride was very pleasant, Keith was very knowledgeable; and seemed to have a story about everything. Was glad extra time was spent at Wave Rock and less time at dog cemetery. Order of stops was a little strange, especially when Hippos Yawn is basically at Wave Rock but it kind of made sense by the end. Overall was a wonderful trip, but I could imagine if the coach was full, you could get delayed at lesser stops which could drag out the day.

Response from Host, May 2021

Thank you for taking the time to review our tour and it is great to hear you enjoyed your day with us at Wave Rock. Keith is a valued driver with an abundance of knowledge and it is great to see this recognised. We are very excited to be back on the roads showcasing Western Australia to people again! Thank you again for taking the time to review our service and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Bit disappointed

Bev_W, Dec 2020

I booked this because of the promised Aboriginal culture aspect. The chance of getting this viewpoint and info was very appealing. Due to unforeseen staff problems, and of course being Christmas, it was very disappointing. Staff lovely but the trip amounted to a bus transporting us from A to B to C with basic lunch then home. No cultural information, no admittance to two of the venues due to them being closed for the season, and lunch was very basic as I said. If Adams can’t deliver the same tour as usual then they should have advised us AND reduced the cost. $215 for this tour is too expensive for what we got.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Long day out

John_W, Mar 2020

Very long day. Coach driver was excellent and trip well thought out. Lunch was included. My husband love it. Bit to long a drive for me.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Great delights to see

Mark_D, Feb 2020

A great trip with a very knowledgable driver who explained about the land and the errors made by earlier settlers by clearing the vegetation. The sites, Hippos Yawn, Wave Rock and Mulkas Cave are fantastic also the Aboriginal history surrounding the cave was fascinating. Highly recommended.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Wave Rock.

Patricia_C, Nov 2019

Wave Rock, good walk around base of rock, as I am not comfortable with heights. York an old town, enjoyed for walk . Bus driver explained aspects of the cave, to make it very interesting.

Over Priced and Over Rated

PatientWalker, Nov 2019

This is a very expensive day trip which is, in my opinion, just not worth the money or time. I read some of the reviews before booking this tour and considered the negative comments were balanced by exceptional feedback. To my disappointment I now agree with many of the critical reviews as I shared their experience. Highlights: Western Australian wheat belt York a town with many stone, heritage listed buildings. Amazing hay sculptures were scattered throughout the town Stunning salmon & white eucalyptus trees and other beautiful native flora including the Rose of the West which was in flower on our trip in November Ancient grass trees who have survived agricultural development Kondinin, the founding region of the independent agricultural research organisation the Kondinin Group Salt lakes Innovative farming methods combining crops with tree plantings Most informative driver Wave Rock Wave Rock is a solid 4 hour drive from Perth so there is far more driving on this trip than site seeing. Take your own snacks and a good supply of water with you or make sure you eat well and stock up at York. Lunch is a hearty meal at the level of a road side truck stop - paper plates and plastic cutlery of the most basic level. No drink or desert included. No table service. All stops are very rushed. Wear closed in walking shoes not sandals. Take tissues and wet wipes. There is no afternoon tea or dinner provided so you need plenty of fruit and snacks. Fill up your water bottles at lunch. We stopped very briefly at a petrol station to buy food for dinner. Don’t depend on this place for food - we barely had time to use the toilet - led the way for ladies to use the men’s toilet to meet the demand! Food here is very basic and what you want may have run out by the time you are served. Summary: 15 hour day by the time we got back to our hotel 11 hours driving, approximately all stops were rushed standard of lunch did not match the price of this trip as an Australian I felt embarrassed that so many over seas visitors were experiencing this tour - no program to explain the day, no information in different languages, dreadful food and an Aboriginal story that was truly appalling For $215 it would be reasonable to expect: a program for the day in multiple languages to ensure foreign visitors feel welcome & included an ‘in bus box’ including water which is replenished as needed, a piece of fruit & a snack bar adequate time to enjoy all stops a proper lunch served on crockery plates & real cutlery; cold drink included, main meal of ‘coffee shop’ standard including a delicious desert. And table service! Make me feel welcome! I’ve been sitting on a bus for 5 hours! afternoon tea clear explanations (would be on the Program) stating you had to purchase your own dinner. The road house scheduled for this stop should be prepared and have sufficient food, available. Time to eat this meal would be nice. Recommendation - completely review this day trip before offering again. Consider making this 2 days - there is just not enough time to see all the inclusions. You travel through stunning rural country, the WA wheat belt, beautiful native trees as well - fabulous things to see. But make time, spoil your clients on this long journey & match the food standards of other WA tours. Hire a car and take your time. The roads are good and nice motels to stay in at York and Hyden

1 traveler found this review helpful

Wave Rock

julie_b, Oct 2019

A really long drive for not much. Trip is very rushed at each stop. The lunch was very average and also rushed.

1 traveler found this review helpful

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