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Kokerbin Rock
Kokerbin is said the be the third largest monolith
in Australia.
Sheoak and eucalypt woodland surrounds the rock and
it is an important habitat for native flora and fauna.
It is home to a small population of black flanked
rock wallabies that are listed as threatened. The original population was
wiped out by foxes but DNA testing has revealed the new animals have migrated from
nearby rock outcrops.
Camping was once permitted at the rock but a new campsite
has been established just 9km away at the old Kwolyn
townsite. Camping at the rock is now 'discouraged'.
Picnic facilities are available and there are walk trails
leading to various features such as The Wave, and Devil's
Marbles.
A trail leads to the summit and there is a scenic drive track around
the rock.
A historic well site that dates from the early 1900s
is on the western side of the rock and can be reached either by
walk trail or by the scenic drive.
The well is one of the largest of its type and still
contains water although there is now a metal barrier
in place for safety.
A single room school once operated near the northern
end of the rock.
The summit walk is 2km and takes about an hour return to complete.
Toilets are available at the main picnic area on
the eastern side.
The rock is thought to be about 2600 million years old.
The wave formations were created when the top of the rock
was first exposed about 60 million years ago.
Water flowing across the rock collected in the soils
around the edge. This caused the underlying granite to
degrade and erode and led to the flared rocks that
were later exposed as more of the surrounding soils
were washed away.
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