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Australia's Outback: Wave Rock Motel Thinks It's 'Bush Living At Its Best'

Where: 2 Lynch Street [map], Hyden, WA, United States, 6359

In the Western Australian outback, one of the most famous tourist sights is Wave Rock, an amazing rock formation just a couple of miles east of the small town of Hyden. In the 1960s, the town of Hyden got its first pub (and attached accommodation) because

Farmers in the area decided they would like a hotel in preference to drinking in the street, as Hyden was known as the town with streets paved with bottletops.

A later development of this hotel is still a convenient spot to overnight near the rock, the Wave Rock Motel. It calls itself a three-star motel and has 55 rooms plus three executive units with "luxury furniture". As far as motels go, it's all pretty fancy and even includes a swimming pool and a gym. And there are three restaurant options within the complex, including the Sandalwood Restaurant for a buffet meal, the Gimlet Restaurant for a la carte and the Bush Bistro for a casual budget meal.

You might be tempted by the more luxurious sounding Wave Rock Resort, but be aware that it's still early days there: at the moment it's a few self-contained cottages with big plans for a pool, tennis courts and jacuzzis in the future. Until then, the guests have to use nearby motel facilities, so you're at no great advantage.

[Photo: jonathanvlarocca]

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