Dolphin Rock Aboriginal engraving

Summary: Aboriginal rock engraving of a large dolphin (3m in length) below the Challenger Track.

  • Art type/s: Rock engraving
  • Number of motifs: 1
  • Motif/s: Dolphin
  • Quality: 4/5
  • Condition of art: Good
  • Year first recorded: 1987

This large Aboriginal engraving dolphin, which is about three metres in length, was first recorded in 1987.

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It is the only carving on the large rock platform, which is between the Challenger Track and America Bay Track.

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Most of the Aboriginal carving is still fairly distinct.

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