Cowan Track SWA

Summary: Red ochre handprints and possible charcoal cave art in a small shelter below the Cowan Track.

  • Site type: Cave Painting, Stencil - Hand
  • Number of motifs: 10
  • Motif/s: Hand, Indeterminate figure
  • Condition of site: Good
  • Year first recorded: 1970

Below the Cowan Track in thick scrub is a small but deep shelter, which contains hand stencils and possibly charcoal art.

AWAT9969 LR Cowan Track SWA

The art is on a wide panel across the back of the shelter.

AWAT9966 LR Cowan Track SWA

The hand stencils in red ochre and most are fairly obvious, although some are less distinct.

  • AWAT9951 LR Cowan Track SWA
  • AWAT9962 LR Cowan Track SWA
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