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Royal National Park

Royal National Park is inland from the eastern coastline of Australia, just south of Sydney. It’s the oldest national park in Australis, and the third oldest national park in the world (after Bogd Khan Uul in Mongolia, established in 1783, and Yellowstone in the US, established in 1872). The park is characterised by coastal cliffs, secluded beaches and eucalyptus-rich bushland.

1X3A8825 LR South West Arm Creek Charcoal Frieze
Australia NSW Sydney - South

South West Arm Creek Charcoal Frieze

A small charcoal frieze with three men in a small and low shelter above the eastern arm of South West Arm Creek.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsDecember 27, 2024 ago
1X3A8812 LR Kiddle Top Shelter with Art
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Kiddle Top Shelter with Art

A low shelter with Aboriginal rock art mostly in charcoal, with some red ochre. The figures include a wombat or kangaroo, snake and fish.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsDecember 27, 2024 ago
1X3A8782 LR Bundeena Whale
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Bundeena Whale

An Aboriginal engraving site with one whale and two fish on a large rock platform near Bundeena (originally recorded as part of four sites in the area by Ian Sim).

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsDecember 27, 2024 ago
1X3A8768 LR Bundeena Two Whales
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Bundeena Two Whales

Two whales engraved at the top of a large rock platform near Bundeena (originally recorded as part of four sites in the area by Ian Sim).

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsDecember 27, 2024 ago
1X3A8750 LR Bulbous Headed Man at Bundeena
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Bulbous Headed Man at Bundeena

Originally recorded as part of four sites in the area, the Bulbous Headed Man near Bundeena is one of only four around Sydney.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsDecember 27, 2024 ago
Grace Trig on Grace Hill

Trig stations in Canberra and the ACT

A list of the trig stations in the ACT, with links to trig-bagging resources,

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMarch 15, 2023 ago
mg 2997 Trigs in western Sydney and Blue Mountains

Trigs in western Sydney and Blue Mountains

Trigonometric stations across western Sydney and the Greater Blue Mountains area.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsFebruary 15, 2023 ago
028A7291 LR Jibbon Head Engravings
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Jibbon Head Engravings

A significant, signposted Aboriginal engraving site in the Royal National Park, the Jibbon Head Engravings are a short walk from Bundeena. The carvings can be seen from an elevated boardwalk with interpretive signage.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 2, 2023 ago
Curracurrang Falls
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Curracurrang Falls – a hidden waterfall and swimming hole

A beautiful waterfall and secluded waterhole, Curracurrang Falls is hidden away a short distance from the Royal National Coast Track near Wattamolla.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 30, 2022 ago
HPIM1893 LR Royal National Park - the best bushwalks and beaches!
Australia NSW Sydney - South

Royal National Park – the best bushwalks and beaches!

A guide to the best bushwalks, swimming spots and waterfalls of the Royal National Park, in Sydney’s south. Also covers the many picnic areas and campsites of the park.,

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 28, 2022 ago

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