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MG 7364 LR 1 Alta Rock Art - Ole Pedersen 8A
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Alta Rock Art – Ole Pedersen 8A

A small panel in the Hjemmeluft site, Ole Pedersen 8A mainly features reindeer, bears and bear tracks.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMay 10, 2021 ago
MG 7362 LR Alta Rock Art - Apana Gård 2A
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Alta Rock Art – Apana Gård 2A

Carved about 3000 to 4000 years ago, Apana Gård 2A features a human figure connected to a reindeer and a large boat-figure.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMay 10, 2021 ago
MG 7353 LR 1 Alta Rock Art - Bergbukten 3A
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Alta Rock Art – Bergbukten 3A

Bergbukten 3A has 55 figures, depicting a number of boats (as well as elk and reindeer).

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMay 10, 2021 ago
MG 7343 LR Rock Art of Alta
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Rock Art of Alta

More than 6000 carvings on several sites around Alta, which bear the traces of settlement dating from 7000 to 500 BC. A walkway passes a number of panels in this UNESCO World Heritage listed area.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMay 10, 2021 ago
MG 7346 LR Alta Rock Art – Bergbukten 4B
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Alta Rock Art – Bergbukten 4B

One of the largest panels with Stone Age rock art in northern Europe. Bergbukten 4B has over 140 figures and depicts multiple hunting scenes.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMay 10, 2021 ago
MG 7342 LR Alta Rock Art - Bergbukten 1
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Alta Rock Art – Bergbukten 1

Bergbukten is one the largest panels in the Hjemmeluft site at Alta, with over 300 motifs depicting different scenes.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMay 9, 2021 ago

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Featured Guides

Guide to West Head bushwalks
West Head, part of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and only 90min from Sydney, offers a multitude of short walks, from secluded beaches to rocky outcrops with views over Pittwater.
Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
What to do in Uluru
A guide to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, with a focus on what walks to do and the best vantage spots to get spectacular photos of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney’s North
A summary of tracks suitable for bushwalking with dogs, in and around Ku-ring-gai. Northern Beaches and the north of Sydney.
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
Garigal National Park, in Sydney's north, is the fifth largest park in Sydney metropolitan area. Within the park are over 35 bushwalking trails covering over 120km and at least another 35 "unofficial" tracks.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Best Day Hikes around Sydney
West Head Beach
The best day hikes in and around Sydney, from coastal bushwalks to mountain peaks offering spectacular views.
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