Western Australia · Attraction
Mulka's Cave and The Humps
Aboriginal hand art on granite
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Mulka's Cave contains one of the most significant concentrations of Aboriginal rock art in the Western Australian Wheatbelt, with over 450 motifs recorded on its granite walls. Dominated by hand stencils created by Noongar people who placed their hands against the rock and blew pigment over them, the site is named after a figure from local legend whose unusually large handprints are said to mark the cave's walls.
The cave sits on the northeastern edge of The Humps, a massive stepped granite inselberg rising 80 metres above the surrounding plains and located about 17 kilometres northeast of Hyden. Of the recorded motifs, the majority are hand stencils, rendered in a range of ochre pigments. The site is protected under the Aboriginal Heritage Act.
Two marked walking trails explore the reserve. The flat Gnamma Trail passes traditional rock holes and interpretive panels about Noongar culture, while the Kalari Trail climbs to the summit of The Humps for sweeping views across the wheatbelt. Stone artefacts found at the site speak to deep cultural significance to the Noongar people.
The site is accessed via a sealed road for most of the journey, with the final stretch unsealed. Toilet facilities and rubbish bins are available at the car park. Entry is included with the Wave Rock vehicle pass.
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