We climbed Baladjie Rock

@JudyEv (390580)
Rockingham, Australia
October 26, 2025 9:22pm CST
I haven’t written much about Baladjie Rock as I don’t really know what to say about it and yet in some ways there is a lot I could tell you about it. Whether it is of interest or not is a whole other question! Baladjie is another of those huge granite outcrops that are seen in the area north-east of Westonia, Western Australia, and on the edge of the viable farming land. To the east is an extensive salt lake system. The rock is pockmarked with caves and overhangs and fractures. Small ponds on the rocks hold tadpoles, the area is fringed with sheoaks and alive with birds. The photo shows the rock from the salt lake and a view from the top of the rock. I was quite pleased that we were able to get to the top at our age.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (132173)
• United States
27 Oct 25
That looks like it requires a lot of effort.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 25
If you tackle it from one side, it's easy enough although it takes a bit of time. The shorter way is much more difficult.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (179042)
• United States
27 Oct 25
It sounds interesting. Do you know what type of frogs the tadpoles turn into?
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DE
@DaddyEvil (179042)
• United States
27 Oct 25
@JudyEv If they're cane toad tadpoles, losing a few to sun and heat would be okay, then.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 25
I have no idea but the pools are in the middle of a great expanse of rock so the frogs would have a good way to hop to get to anywhere other than rock.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 25
@DaddyEvil As far as I'm aware the cane toads haven't got that far south yet.
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julito
@antonbunot (11152)
• Calgary, Alberta
27 Oct 25
Beautiful Australia! I hope to visit my cousin in Sydney next year!
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julito
@antonbunot (11152)
• Calgary, Alberta
28 Oct 25
@JudyEv No! But I have a cousin in Sydney! She told me that winter there is very moderate .. not like here in Canada … snowy and so cold! I really love to visit your beautiful country one day!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 25
I'm sure you'll love Australia. Have you been here before?
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (126333)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Oct 25
A very good feat being able to climb to the top of Baladjie.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 25
Thanks. Yes, we were quite pleased with ourselves.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (126333)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Oct 25
@JudyEv You are welcome.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222976)
• United States
27 Oct 25
Sounds like quite a trek. Kudos for you two making it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 25
Thanks. It wasn't as hard as i thought it might have been. We took our time and didn't push ourselves too hard.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222976)
• United States
28 Oct 25
@JudyEv You're very welcome.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (64568)
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27 Oct 25
My bum leg would not have allowed me to do such a climb. You should be very proud of yourselves.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 25
The other side was much easier to negotiate. Basically just walking up a steepish slope. But you wouldn't want to do it with a bum leg.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (64568)
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29 Oct 25
@JudyEv I get around OK as long as I don't take big chances. But no mountain climbing for me!
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changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (17332)
• China
28 Oct 25
The view is breathtaking ! That was really something you got to the top of the rock !
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Oct 25
It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. It was very steep and uneven on one side but the other side was relatively smooth.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (150080)
• Roseburg, Oregon
27 Oct 25
That was cool that you were able to get to the top.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 25
It was quite a walk but I was pleased we were able to make it. We're well past anything that is too strenuous.
Anna
@LadyDuck (505181)
• Italy
27 Oct 25
Those outcrops are so different from any kind of hills or rocks I have ever seen here. I imagine it's hard to climb it.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (505181)
• Italy
27 Oct 25
@JudyEv - Climbing always asks for short stops to catch our breath.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 25
On the other side the grade wasn't nearly so steep and the rock was quite smooth. It was easier than I had imagined. We stopped from time to time to catch our breath.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (142040)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Oct 25
That would be fun to explore
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 25
We had two days there free-camping then went back later for another two days. It was very relaxing just wandering around.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (142040)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Oct 25
@JudyEv That would be. I would have explored the caves too
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (101948)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Oct 25
Good for you that is an interesing looking rock and the views must have been awesome from the top,
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Oct 25
You could see a very long way but photos don't do it justice at all.
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Winterishere
@thedevilinme (5681)
• Northampton, England
28 Oct 25
90% Of Australia is still uncharted
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (390580)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Oct 25
We are certainly a big country.