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Sydney Harbour National Park

The Sydney Harbour National Park as created progressively from 1975, and now includes parts of Port Jackson, Sydney and its foreshores and various islands over 392 hectares of land. The national park protects the landforms of Bradleys Head, Clark Island, Dobroyd Head, Fort Denison, Georges Head, Goat Island, Middle Head, Nielsen Park, Rodd Island, Shark Island and Sydney Heads (including the Quarantine Station at North Head and The Gap bluff at South Head)

AWAT8665 LR Aboriginal Rock Art - Illawarra and Southern Highlands

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 :-), 1 weekJanuary 23, 2023 ago
Collins Flat Beach
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 :-), 9 monthsApril 24, 2022 ago
Collins Beach Waterfall
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 :-), 9 monthsApril 24, 2022 ago
Obelisk Trig at North Head
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 :-), 9 monthsApril 23, 2022 ago
AWAT9949 LR Quarantine Trig
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 :-), 9 monthsApril 23, 2022 ago
Blue Fish 1 trig station
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 :-), 9 monthsApril 23, 2022 ago
AWAT9929 LR Stunning views from a (partly) secret North Head Loop in Manly
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 :-), 9 monthsApril 23, 2022 ago
mg 9668 lr Aboriginal Rock Art - Sydney and Sydney South

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 :-), 2 yearsMay 7, 2021 ago
mg 9668 lr Grotto Point Aboriginal Site
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 :-), 2 yearsMay 3, 2021 ago
IMG 5571 LR highlighted Balls Head (Waverton)
Australia North Sydney NSW Sydney - North

Balls Head (Waverton)

An engraving of a whale around six metres in length, within the tail of which there is faded, but just-visible man.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMay 2, 2021 ago

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