Mulka's Cave

Mulka's Cave is a natural granite cave located about 18 kilometres north-east of Hyden in the Shire of Kondinin, Western Australia. It is renowned for its extensive Aboriginal rock art, with more than 450 hand stencils covering the cave walls. Associated with the Noongar legend of Mulka, the cave sits within a granite outcrop surrounded by woodland and is a significant cultural and heritage attraction in the Wheatbelt near Wave Rock.

Visitors can expect a large, open granite cave shelter with walls covered in white and ochre hand stencils and hand prints. The cave is set among granite boulders and open woodland with a short walking trail, interpretive signage explaining the legend of Mulka and the art, and a sheltered picnic area. The site is natural and undeveloped, with uneven rock surfaces and open surroundings typical of the Wheatbelt landscape.

Mulka's Cave is a documented Aboriginal heritage site with rock art estimated to be hundreds of years old. The cave walls display more than 450 hand stencils created by Aboriginal people, believed to be associated with the Noongar people of the region. The site is linked to the traditional story of Mulka, a figure described in local legend, and represents one of the most significant rock art sites in Western Australia's Wheatbelt.

The cave holds cultural significance for Noongar Aboriginal people as a traditional site featuring hand stencil art and storytelling. The art and associated legend of Mulka reflect Aboriginal cultural practices, kinship and spiritual connection to Country. It is protected as an Aboriginal heritage site and is presented to visitors as a place of cultural learning and respect.