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In the moment before a wave crashes, when it rears up, lip curling, ready to plunge, there’s a quiet sense of calm, awe and beauty. At Wave Rock, that moment is solidified in granite, freezing tranquillity and power in an awe-inspiring, 15m high statue.

Imagine if the water spurting from your tap had to travel 560km to get there! For the past century, the earth’s most precious resource has been feeding through a giant pipeline, drawn from the Perth Hills and sent to WA’s eastern Wheatbelt farmlands and the metal-rich Goldfields.

One of the best things about exploring the Wheatbelt of Australia’s Golden Outback is the abundance of free camping spots. Perfect for a weekend escape, or if you’re passing through as part of a bigger road trip.

From a giant sheep to a Dead Sea salt pool and an imposing rock curved like a wave, there are plenty of surprises in the Southern Wheatbelt. We’re betting you didn’t know about these under-the-radar gems!