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Brisbane Water National Park

The Brisbane Water National Park is a protected national park located in the Central Coast region of NSW, 47km north of Sydney. It has many bushwalks, and a large number of Aboriginal heritage sites.

AWAT6240 Powerline Trail Anthropomorph
Australia Central Coast NSW Somersby

Powerline Trail Anthropomorph

A single anthropomorphic figure next to a waterhole, near the Powerline Trail

By oliverd :-), 1 monthDecember 22, 2022 ago
AWAT6185 Following a rough trail to the Mega Cave on the Central Coast
Australia Central Coast NSW Somersby

Following a rough trail to the Mega Cave on the Central Coast

An informal bushwalking trail connecting two firetrails in Brisbane Waters National Park passes the Mega Cave – an enormous shelter under a tall cliff. Some navigation skills essential.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsNovember 8, 2022 ago
AWAT2700 LR Exploring waterfalls and waterholes along Green Point Creek
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Exploring waterfalls and waterholes along Green Point Creek

A short but very picturesque walk along Green Point Creek near Pearl Beach, which passes a waterfall and tranquil waterhole.

By oliverd :-), 5 monthsAugust 19, 2022 ago
AWAT2242 LR Van Dahls Firetrail Curved Figure
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Van Dahls Firetrail Curved Figure

A weathered Aboriginal engraving on rock platform just off the Van Dahls Firetrail in Patonga.

By oliverd :-), 6 monthsAugust 13, 2022 ago
Pearly Ponds
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Pearly Ponds – a tranquil waterhole near Pearl Beach

The pristine and photogenic Pearly Ponds swimming hole (in Pearl Beach) is reached by a 30min walk along a rough bush track.

By oliverd :-), 6 monthsAugust 11, 2022 ago
AWAT2786 LR Pearl Beach Waterfall - a secluded waterfall on the Central Coast
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Pearl Beach Waterfall – a secluded waterfall on the Central Coast

The Pearl Beach Waterfall is a picturesque and fairly secluded waterfall along Greeen Point Creek, near Pearl Beach.

By oliverd :-), 6 monthsAugust 11, 2022 ago
AWAT2751 LR Green Point Creek Engravings
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Green Point Creek Engravings

An Aboriginal engraving site above Green Point Creek near Pearl Beach, which has very weathered carvings.

By oliverd :-), 6 monthsAugust 11, 2022 ago
AWAT2655 LR Warrah Trig Speared Fish
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Warrah Trig Speared Fish

Weathered Aboriginal engravings on a tesselated platform near Warrah Trig. Figures include a speared fish.

By oliverd :-), 6 monthsAugust 9, 2022 ago
AWAT2130 LR 2 Sweeping views from the short walk to Elephant Rock
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Sweeping views from the short walk to Elephant Rock

A very short walk on an unmarked trail takes you to the top of Elephant Rock, which offers some of the best views on the Central Coast.

By oliverd :-), 6 monthsAugust 4, 2022 ago
AWAT2193 LR Patonga Pecked Shape
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Patonga Pecked Shape

An Aboriginal engraving of an indeterminate figure, above Patonga Drive and near a large whale engraving.

By oliverd :-), 6 monthsAugust 2, 2022 ago

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