Christys Gully Kangaroo

Summary: An Aboriginal engraving of a kangaroo near the end of the Christys Gully Firetrail.

  • Site type: Rock engraving
  • Number of motifs: 1
  • Motif/s: Kangaroo
  • Quality: 2.5/5
  • Condition of site: Good
  • Year first recorded: 2021
  • Originally Recorded by: C. Douchkov

An Aboriginal engraving on a small rock platform surrounded by scrub near the end of the Christys Gully Firetrail. The outline of the macropod shows distinct peck marks.

IMG 1260 LR Christys Gully Kangaroo

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