Summary: Two very weathered Aboriginal engravings on a large rock platform next to the Eastern Commission Trail in Dharug NP.

It’s very hard to see, let alone identify, these two leaf-like shapes. These weathered Aboriginal rock engravings are on an expansive rock platform near the Eastern Commission Trail.

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