Smiths Creek fish paintings

Summary: Sandstone shelter along Smiths Creek with three fish drawn in charcoal.

Near the junction of Smiths Creek and Cowan Creek is a a long sandstone shelter with Aboriginal rock art. Three fish are painted in charcoal on the back of the cave.

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Behind and below the fish are a number of figures drawn in red ochre.

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