Summary: A series of Aboriginal rock engravings and axe grinding grooves scattered across adjoining rock platforms above Woy Woy Road

Ian Sim documented a number of Aboriginal rock engravings and axe grinding grooves across multiple rock platforms near the southern end of Woy Woy Road. A hanging swamp above the platform means that even during dry periods, water runs across the rocks.

Series 1

A very faint eel; only the puncture marks are visible.

Series 2

Originally described as two fish, these two figures appear more like an eel and a mundoe; both are very roughly pecked.

Series 3

Two fish.

Series 4

Six axe grinding grooves were recorded by Sim, although there are at least ten grooves across two rock platforms.

Series 5

A large eel.

Series 6

Punctured lines; these are very weathered and have not been re-located.

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Aboriginal Sites by National Park

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The Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area protects over 3,000 known Aboriginal heritage sites, and many more which are yet to be recorded. This area includes the Blue Mountains National Park, Gardens of Stone, Wollemi National Park and Yengo National Park.