We climbed Baladjie Rock
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (367708)
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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@DaddyEvil (163907)
• United States
27 Oct
It sounds interesting. Do you know what type of frogs the tadpoles turn into?
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@DaddyEvil (163907)
• United States
27 Oct
@JudyEv If they're cane toad tadpoles, losing a few to sun and heat would be okay, then. 
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@JudyEv (367708)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct
@DaddyEvil As far as I'm aware the cane toads haven't got that far south yet.
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@antonbunot (11145)
• Calgary, Alberta
27 Oct
Beautiful Australia! I hope to visit my cousin in Sydney next year!
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@antonbunot (11145)
• Calgary, Alberta
28 Oct
@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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@Deepizzaguy (116696)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Oct
A very good feat being able to climb to the top of Baladjie.
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@LindaOHio (208713)
• United States
27 Oct
Sounds like quite a trek. Kudos for you two making it.
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@MarieCoyle (52453)
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27 Oct
My bum leg would not have allowed me to do such a climb. You should be very proud of yourselves.
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@MarieCoyle (52453)
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29 Oct
@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 (17096)
• China
28 Oct
The view is breathtaking ! That was really something you got to the top of the rock !
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@JudyEv (367708)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct
It was quite a walk but I was pleased we were able to make it. We're well past anything that is too strenuous.
@wolfgirl569 (126725)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Oct
@JudyEv That would be. I would have explored the caves too
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@RasmaSandra (91963)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Oct
Good for you that is an interesing looking rock and the views must have been awesome from the top,
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@thedevilinme (4566)
• Northampton, England
28 Oct
90% Of Australia is still uncharted
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