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These two adjoining Aboriginal engraving sites just off West Head Road were not described by any of the 19th century anthropologsists, nor do they have any detailed descriptions. Group One The first site, which is closest to West Head Road, is the more complex one. It has a number of Read more
Aboriginal rock carving of a male wallaby or kangaroo, on Topham Hill.
The Mackerel and Basin Loop joins the Mackerel Track and Basin Track at West Head with an off-track section along the coastline. It passes some Aboriginal sites and offers some nice views, but the Basin Track is pretty dreary.
There are nice views from the Topham Trig on the top of Topham Hill in West Head – but it’s a relatively long off-track walk to get there.
Aboriginal engraving of an eel on the southern side of Topham Hill
Aboriginal engraving of a bulbous headed club on Topham Hill
An interesting Aboriginal engraving site on Topham Hill depicting a school of 30 fish; below this site is a weathered carving of a man.
Sams Creek Loop combines Sams Creek Trail and the Berkeley Fire Trail in Berowra, to create a pleasant bushwalk that avoids the crowds.
A very weathered Aboriginal engraving of an eel (and axe grinding grooves) above a waterfall near the Berkeley Trail
The Joalah Firetrail Aboriginal engraving is a small carving of what may be a man, woman or anthropomorph.