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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.

IMG 5957 LR Pindar Falls - a small cascade over a rock shelf
Australia Central Coast NSW

Pindar Falls – a small cascade over a rock shelf

Pindar Falls is a small waterfall along Pindar Brook, near Pindar Cave.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsSeptember 19, 2021 ago
Piles Creek Cascades
Australia Central Coast NSW

Piles Creek Cascades – a great spot to cool off in Brisbane Water NP

The Piles Creek Cascades is set of cascades formed by Piles Creek flowing over a wide rock platfom

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsAugust 23, 2021 ago
img 5992 lr Kariong Brook Falls - a secluded waterfall on the Great North Walk
Australia Central Coast NSW

Kariong Brook Falls – a secluded waterfall on the Great North Walk

Kariong Brook Falls is a beautiful multi-tiered waterfall in Brisbane Water National Park. It plunges into a deep pool and swimming hole.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsAugust 14, 2021 ago
IMG 6061 LR Wondabyne Trig
Australia Central Coast NSW

Wondabyne Trig

Outstanding 360-degree views from the Wondabyne Trig station, which is on the top of Mount Wondabyne in Brisbane Water National Park

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsAugust 14, 2021 ago
awat6422 lr 1 Umina Trig
Australia Central Coast NSW

Umina Trig

The Umina trig station was on top of this unusual water reservoir; you can see the steel post that would have held the vanes, but is now holding a radio aerial.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsAugust 14, 2021 ago
AWAT5447 LR Lyre Trig
NSW Australia Central Coast

Lyre Trig

There are great views over Brisbane Water from the Lyre Trig, which is accessed via the short Lyre Trig firetrail.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsAugust 13, 2021 ago
TwoFigures highlighted Woy Woy Road Men
Australia Central Coast Kariong NSW

Woy Woy Road Men

Two significant sites near Woy Woy Road, which represent “a ritual and mythological story”.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsAugust 13, 2021 ago
Large anthropomorphic figure at Mooney Mooney Aboriginal Area
Australia Central Coast NSW Somersby

Mooney Mooney Aboriginal Area

An extensive group of engravings, the Mooney Mooney Aboriginal Area includes many kangaroos, two rainbow serpents and many other figures.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMay 14, 2021 ago
Engraving of a man along the Girrakool Track - highlighted
Australia Central Coast NSW Somersby

Girrakool Man

The Girrakool Aboriginal site has a carving of a man located on a rock platform along the Girrakool Loop walking track.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMay 13, 2021 ago
sim bulgandryman Aboriginal Art - Brisbane Water

Aboriginal Art – Brisbane Water

There are over 350 Aboriginal engraving and sites recorded in the Central Coast region, many of these in the Brisbane Water National Park.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearApril 20, 2021 ago

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Guide to West Head bushwalks
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Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Guide to Garigal National Park
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Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Best Day Hikes around Sydney
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