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  4. Yorkrakine Rock Nature Reserve

Yorkrakine Rock Nature Reserve

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Yorkrakine Rock Nature Reserve.

One of the Wheatbelt's many windswept granite outcrops

No dogs

No park entry fee

Yorkrakine Rock Nature Reserve
Bronwyn Wells
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About this park

At Yorkrakine Rock you can stop for a picnic or follow a walk trail up and over the granite outcrop where you'll find gnamma holes, pockets of vegetation, and sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.

Gallery

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View across the granite towards distant canola fields
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View across the granite
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Everlastings and Donkey Orchids
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Wildflowers growing on Yorkrakine Rock

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Reflections in the sky in a rock pool on a granite outcrop
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View looking up towards a slab of granite covered in lichen and moss
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Plants and mosses growing on the granite at Yorkrakine Rock
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Vegetation on granite outcrop
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Vegetation on granite outcrop
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Granite outcrop
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Jam Wattle in flower at Yorkrakine Rock Nature Reserve
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Granite outcrop viewed through bushes
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The gravel road through Yorkrakine Rock Nature Reserve
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The gravel road through Yorkrakine Rock Nature Reserve

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Pink and white everlastings in front of Yorkrakine Rock
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Pink and white everlastings in front of Yorkrakine Rock

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Purple flowers
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Picnic bench near granite outcrop
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Picnic bench in grassy clearing
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Gravel carpark in front of granite outcrop
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One of the two carparks at Yorkrakine Rock

Facilities

Toilet

Picnic table

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded in Yorkrakine Rock Nature Reserve.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Yorkrakine Rock Nature Reserve.

Need to know

No dogs

No dogs (or other pets) allowed in this park

No park entry fee

Entry to Yorkrakine Rock Nature Reserve is free.

Parking

There are two gravel parking areas - one next to the main picnic area at the base of the rock, and the other at the end of the walk trail over the rock.

Toilets

Toilets are available.
  • Non-flushable drop toilet

Park office / Contact

Merredin Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: (08) 9041 6000

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's Golden Outback
Wheatbelt

Getting there

The entrance to Yorkrakine Rock Nature Reserve is off Yorkrakine Rock Road, north of Tammin and south of Wyalkatchem.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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    Know before you go

    Get the practical ‘know how’ to adventure into Western Australia’s national parks confidently, responsibly and safely.

    Safety

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    Plan your activity

    Be prepared

    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

    Bushwalking safety

    Camping safety

    Mountain biking safety

    Swimming safety

    Adventure safety

    Beaches and coastal areas

    Rivers, lakes and lagoons

    Fishing, boating, paddling, snorkelling and diving

    Access friendly places

    Access to nature north of Perth

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    Access to trails

    Caring for our parks

    Marine conservation

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    Where and when to camp

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    Campfires, firewood and cooking appliances

    Powered campsites and generators

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