Aboriginal Rock Art – Royal National Park

The Royal National Park in Sydney’s south protects about 650 recorded indigenous heritage sites, including many rock engravings and cave paintings.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsFebruary 13, 2023 ago

Aboriginal Rock Art – Illawarra and Southern Highlands

Many sites Aboriginal engraving sites across the inner suburbs of Sydney have been destroyed or are very weatheredl. The sites which remain are isolated from their natural environment.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsJanuary 23, 2023 ago

Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Collins Flat Beach – a secluded North Harbour beach

Collins Flat Beach is a sheltered harbour beach between between North Head and Little Manly Cove. It can only be reached via foot, via a couple of walking tracks.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 24, 2022 ago

Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Collins Beach Waterfall – a picturesque cascade after rain

At the head of Collins Flat Beach is Collins Beach Waterfall. The waterfall is best visited after decent rain.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 24, 2022 ago

NSW Australia Northern Beaches Sydney - North

Obelisk Trig (North Head)

Over ten metres in height, the Obelisk Trig at North Head was constructed around 1809 as a navigational aid for ships.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 23, 2022 ago

NSW Australia Northern Beaches Sydney - North

Quarantine Trig

Only the concrete base of the Quarantine trig station remains, just behind the Close Defence Observation Post at North Head.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 23, 2022 ago

NSW Australia Northern Beaches Sydney - North

Blue Fish 1 Trig

One of two trig stations on Blue Fish Point, the Blue Fish 1 trig is located right on the edge of the cliff below a WWII radar installation.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 23, 2022 ago

Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

Stunning views from a (partly) secret North Head Loop in Manly

This North Head Loop is an interesting bushwalking circuit around North Head in Manly, which uses some “secret tracks” as well as official trails. The loop passes some stunning viewpoints and World War II historical ruins.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsApril 23, 2022 ago

Aboriginal Rock Art – Sydney and Sydney South

Many sites Aboriginal engraving sites across the inner suburbs of Sydney have been destroyed or are very weatheredl. The sites which remain are isolated from their natural environment.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 7, 2021 ago

Australia Mosman NSW Sydney - North

Grotto Point Aboriginal Site

Located along the popular Spit to Manly bushwalk, the Grotto Point Aboriginal Site included boomerangs, fish, sharks and a large kangaroo. The engravings are about 1,000 years old and have interpretative signage.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 3, 2021 ago