One-Day Trip to Perth Suburbs: Wave Rock, York Town, Loyal Dog Cemetery, Hippo Yawn Rock, Aboriginal Cave, Australian BBQ with a Chinese Guide | Australia

About this tour

Visit Yorktown, explore colonial history, pass wheat fields, and the Faithful Dog Cemetery. Enjoy an Aussie BBQ in Hayden, then see Wave Rock, Hippo Yawn Rock, and Aboriginal caves.

• Enjoy convenient transportation and pick-up service from selected hotels
• Travel with a professional Chinese-speaking driver/tour guide
• Experience inclusive Wave Rock tickets and a delicious Australian BBQ lunch

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— What You Can Expect —

Depart at 7:30 am and head to York, Western Australia’s first inland town with colonial charm. Surrounded by rolling countryside, York retains its cultural heritage as the first outback settlement. Continue to Hyden, where you can see vast green wheat fields and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the golden inland. Along the way, pass the Dog Cemetery, a monument dedicated to deceased pets, reflecting the bond between locals and their dogs. At noon, enjoy a Western-style BBQ lunch at Wave Rock, a natural wonder in one of the world’s 8th largest geological parks. Admire the 15-meter-high, 110-meter-long granite waves formed by natural weathering. Visit Hippo’s Yawn, a boulder shaped like a hippo’s yawn, and climb through its throat for a unique photo. At 2:00 pm, visit Mulka’s Cave to explore ancient Aboriginal handprint paintings and learn about local culture. On the way back, enjoy views of wheat fields and wildflowers (September to October). Return to Perth by 7:30 pm.

— Important Info —

• Gathering time: 7:00 am–7:30 am (depending on the pick-up location; refer to the tour guide’s notification the day before)
• Start time: 7:30 am (subject to the day’s conditions)
• Meeting location: In front of the selected hotel (choose your hotel when booking)
• Itinerary length: About 12 hours 
• Return information: Return to the original departure point around 7:30 pm (actual arrival time depends on traffic conditions)

• East Perth: McDonald’s Crown Perth, ibis Styles East Perth, Mantra on Hay Perth, Crowne Plaza Perth, Novotel Perth Langley
• Perth CBD: Duxton Hotel Perth, Mercure Perth on Hay, The Westin Perth, Mercure Perth, European Hotel, QT Perth, Adina Apartment Hotel Perth Barrack Plaza, The Ritz-Carlton Perth, Parmelia Hilton Perth Hotel, Holiday Inn Perth City Centre, InterContinental Perth City Centre, Oaks Perth Hotel, Novotel Perth Murray Street, The Adnate Perth-Art Series, The Melbourne Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton
• West Perth: Nesuto Mounts Bay Perth Apartment Hotel, Rendezvous Hotel Perth City Central
• Northbridge: Hostel G, The Great Southern Hotel Perth, DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge, Chicho Gelato Northbridge (180 William Street, Northbridge) (If staying outside the city or no pick-up point available, meet at Chicho Gelato Northbridge)

— Itinerary Info —

• York Town: Stay for about 15 minutes. Known as the first inland town in Western Australia, York retains historical buildings and rich cultural heritage. Take a walk on the main street to experience its charm
• Dog Cemetery: Stay for about 15 minutes. Monuments built by pet owners for their lost companions reflect the bond between locals and their dogs
• Wave Rock: Stay for about 60 minutes. Formed over 2.7 billion years, this 15-meter-high, 110-meter-long wave-shaped rock offers a breathtaking view. Walk along the waves or climb to the top for a unique perspective
• Hippo’s Yawn: Stay for about 20 minutes. Explore this boulder shaped like a hippo’s yawn, and climb through its throat for an interesting experience
• Mulka’s Cave: Stay for about 30 minutes. Visit the home of Mulka, an Aboriginal man excluded by local tribes, and learn about the Aboriginal culture through ancient handprint paintings
• Includes: Australian BBQ-style lunch