Joining the Brookton Highway heading south east from Perth, you’ll see the forests of the Darling Range give way to the wide-open spaces of the Wheatbelt. In less than two hours, you’ll reach the historic town of Brookton. Stop for refreshments and admire its lovingly restored heritage. Or continue on to Corrigin, where you’ll find the most touching tributes to man’s best friend at the Dog Cemetery. You can also take a detour to see one of the quirkiest of sights in the Wheatbelt – the Tin Horse Highway of Kulin. From here, it’s just over an hour’s drive to catch one of Australia’s biggest breaks – Wave Rock, near the Wheatbelt town of Hyden. Spend your afternoon exploring Wave Rock’s 160 hectare nature reserve, gazing in awe at this 15-metre-high cresting wave of solid granite that’s taken shape over the last two billion years. Venture into nearby Mulka's Cave and you’ll discover over 450 ancient rock paintings, telling the story of a local Aboriginal legend. If you’re visiting in spring, after good winter rains, you’ll also see the surrounding desert transformed into a sea of colourful wildflowers.