Dog Rock (Yakkan Toort)
Yakkan Toort
A granite boulder by the roadside in town that looks remarkably like a dog’s head, complete with a painted collar, a playful local landmark.
Dog Rock stands beside Middleton Road. It is a granite boulder that rises from the ground and, viewed from the side, looks very much like a dog with its head raised. Locals have even painted a white collar around its “neck.” The Noongar people call it “Yakkan Toort.” It is about a 10-minute walk from the city centre. Entry is free, and it makes a convenient photo stop on the way to Middleton Beach.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Albany Convict Gaol
- Brig Amity Replica & Museum of the Great Southern
- Mount Clarence & Padre White Lookout
- Middleton Beach
- National Anzac Centre & Princess Royal Fortress
- Emu Point
- The Gap & Natural Bridge
- Albany's Historic Whaling Station