Granite Outcrops and Salt Lakes

Sandford Rocks


Is situated approximately 10km north east of the 
Westonia townsite, along the Boodarockin Road this reserve protects 806 hectares of granite outcrop, pools, wildflowers, scrub and woodland. 

These rocks were named after surveyor Henry Sandford King who was active in the area in the late 1880s. He was Surveyor General of Western Australia from 1918-23.

The rocks are home to a marvellous array of trees and plants – native peaches and sandalwood, wattles, myrtles, native orchids, tiny carnivorous plants and a profusion of colour, all emerging in a low phosphate environment.It has many diverse species of flora and fauna. Silver Mallee (Eucalyptus crucis subspecies crucis) and Purple Peacock Beetles are some of the rare species found on these granite outcrops. The trig point (HK 148) is set on the highest point of the rock. Towards the rear of the outcrop you will find the cairn of stones depicting the highest point.