STEP Track Waterhole

Summary: Water channels that appear to be of Aboriginal origin, below the STEP Track in South Turramurra.

  • Site type: Water Hole
  • Quality: 3/5
  • Condition of site: Good
  • Year first recorded: 2021

Just below the STEP Track in South Turramurra are a number of water holes along the creek, and what appear to be water channels.

AWAT4084 LR STEP Track Waterhole

Although the grooves may not be of Aboriginal provenance, they appear to be man-made and similar in appearance to other water channels in the area.

AWAT4093 LR STEP Track Waterhole
AWAT4094 LR STEP Track Waterhole
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