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McPherson State Forest

McPherson State Forest covers an area of about around 6,500 hectares near Kulnura to the north-west of Sydney. Within the forest is the Warre Warren Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Area, an area of national significance with a number of sites and art.

AWAT5733 LR Warre Warren Stone Circles
Australia Central Coast Kulnura area NSW

Warre Warren Stone Circles

Stone or rock circles in the Warre Warren Aboriginal Place typically indicate nearby ceremonial places or sites.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsDecember 4, 2021 ago
AWAT5781 LR2 Boat Cave (McPherson State Forest)
Australia Central Coast Kulnura area NSW

Boat Cave (McPherson State Forest)

The Boat Cave (or Many Drawings Cave) has a large panel with male figures, a lizard and kangaroos.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsNovember 28, 2021 ago
AWAT5697 LR Banksia Shelter
Australia Central Coast Kulnura area

Banksia Shelter

A very long but shallow overhang with a series of alcoves, the Banksia Shelter in the McPherson State Forest includes two large Aboriginal paintings in red ochre.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsNovember 26, 2021 ago
AWAT5674 LR McPherson Corroborree Shelter
Australia Central Coast Kulnura area NSW

McPherson Corroborree Shelter

The Corroborree Shelter in the McPherson State Forest has over 100 motifs, including a row of 13 human figures with upraised arms.

By oliverd :-), 8 monthsNovember 26, 2021 ago
Swintons Cave handprints
Australia Central Coast Kulnura area NSW

Swinton’s Cave

This sacred cave depicts generations of markings and drawings, with 857 motifs (mainly handprints) – the largest assemblage of motifs of any currently known sites.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearApril 13, 2021 ago
img 3617 lr McPherson State Forest loop
Australia Central Coast NSW

McPherson State Forest loop

A loop through the McPherson State Forest combining the Airfields Trail and an unnamed firetrail, The bushwalk explores some of the rock outcrops along the ridges.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsDecember 27, 2020 ago

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