Summary: A small Aboriginal engraving engraving site next to the Basin Trail, with man and snake

A small rock platform next to the Basin Trail has an engraving of a long snake (which was described as possibly a death adder).

AWAT3929 LR Basin Track Man and Snake

Next to the snake is a partially engraved man; the lower part of his body is quite distinct, while the top part of the man is missing.

AWAT3946 LR Basin Track Man and Snake
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