Walga Rock

Walga Rock, located in Western Australia, is a significant granite monolith with a vast gallery of Aboriginal art known as the Walga Rock Gallery.

The rock holds cultural significance for the Wajarri tribe, who are the traditional owners. The gallery is considered one of the most extensive in Australia and has been the subject of ongoing research since the 1930s. The first European record of Walga Rock was made by Daisy Bates in 1908.

One notable painting in the gallery is of a ship, which has sparked various theories about its origin. Similar ship paintings can be found along the Western Australian coast, including one of the SS Xantho at Inthanoona Station in Cossack. The first European account of the painting appeared in the Geraldton Guardian in 1928, and it is closely linked to Sammy "Malay," an indentured laborer who settled in the area with the Wajarri people. The Yamaji people believe it is a "warning story" about pearlers capturing Aboriginal individuals and leaving them on offshore islands.

Walga Rock is an important cultural site and natural landmark that provides insights into the area's diverse history.