Yorkrakine
Hill, more commonly known as Yorkrakine
Rock, is a dual-section
granite monolith that rises to 340 metres at its peak, around 70 to 80 metres and more, above the nearby farmland.
The Rock can be seen from some distance.
The dual-section description simply means there are effectively two parallel raised sections of
the Rock adjoining each other, with a small timbered gully running part-way between the two raised sections.
In times of heavy rain, runoff creates a small waterfall in the small valley between the two raised sections, and this waterfall runs over a
granite drop-off of around 15 metres height, in the middle of the formation, with the waterfall running into an ephemeral creek in the small valley.
In the valley between the outcrops there are some W.A. Christmas Trees (Nuytsia floribunda), which is the
most Easterly point in W.A. that Christmas Trees are found. They are normally largely only found on the W.A. coastal sandplain.
The
views from the top of
the Rock are quite extensive, and
the Rock is easily climbed on foot by anyone moderately agile.
The DPAW has outlined a "Tor Path" which enables visitors to
the Rock to climb and descend both sections of
the Rock in a circular pattern.
The bare
granite areas near the top of
the Rock contains numerous
Gnamma Holes, which fill with water during rain periods. The
Gnamma Holes are all shallow, and dry up relatively rapidly.
There are rudimentary BBQ facilities, seating, and
toilets located here. Camping is not permitted, but it's a very pleasant place to spend a few hours, and to enjoy the bush and the scenery.