"Rock Wave" is an amazing rock formation located east of the small town of Hayden in Western Australia, 350 kilometres from Perth. The name of this natural phenomenon comes from its shape - as if a huge ocean wave had surged in the middle of the land. Every year, 140,000 tourists come to see this wonder of the world.
Interestingly, numerous photos of Stone Wave rarely show the retaining wall that follows its contour and allows rainwater to drain into a small reservoir. The wall was built in 1951. Similar structures are often erected at similar cliffs in Western Australia's Whitbelt region.
Stone Wave itself is a granite formation that covers an area of several hectares and is part of the erosion-ravaged Hayden Rocks. The Wave is 15 metres high and about 110 metres long. Scientists believe that it acquired its present form 60 million years ago as a result of chemical weathering and further movement of soft granite rocks by rain erosion. Long natural processes and created the unusual shape, so similar to a wave - undercut base, ending with a round overhang. During the day, the colour of the rock changes depending on the surrounding light, and this spectacular sight attracts thousands of tourists here.
Each year, a music festival is held at Stone Wave, featuring stars of Australian and international underground music.
