Gibraltar Rock (Western Australia)
granite outcrop in Western Australia
Gibraltar Rock is a granite outcrop in the Porongurup National Park, south of Perth, in Western Australia. From the rock, which is 640 metres (2,100 feet) high, Albany and the Great Southern Ocean can be seen. Since the 1970s, the Rock, along with some other local peaks, has become a popular venue for rock climbers.
Location
Gibraltar Rock is 355 kilometres (221 mi) south of Perth, Western Australia. The rock is located in the Porongorups Range, which has thirteen total named peaks including Twin Peaks, The Devils Slide, Nancy Peak, Castle Rock, and Elephant Rock. From the peak of the rock, Albany and the Great Southern Ocean can be seen. Road access to the rock is from Bolganup Road and Scenic Drive.
Features
Gibraltar Rock is 640 metres (2,100 ft) tall, and is part of a range that sits at 660 metres (2,170 ft) high. The rock is made of rough granite. Its appearance has been compared to the Rock of Gibraltar.
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