Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track (400m), Brisbane Water National Park, New South Wales

Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track is a 400m, grade 2 hike located in the Brisbane Water National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 20 mins to complete.

Length: 400m

Duration: 20 mins

Grade: 2

Style: Return

Start: Girrakool Loop Walking Track

End: Girrakool Loop Walking Track

Location: Brisbane Water National Park

Closest town: Somersby

New South Wales

From state capital: 71.8km

Longitude: 151.2765963

Latitude: -33.43167916

Hike summary

This short walk takes you from the Girrakool picnic area to the Aboriginal Engravings site located on a large rock platform. From the picnic area the walk follows a well-maintained track to the signposted site. The engravings have faded but with a bit of time it is still possible to see the engraving of a man and a kangaroo. After enjoying the site head back up to enjoy the picnic facilities.

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About the region

The Brisbane Water National Park is a protected national park that is located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The 11,506-hectare national park is situated 47 kilometres north of Sydney, 10 kilometres west of Woy Woy, and 12 kilometres southwest of Gosford. The Brisbane Water National Park has two picnic areas within the park close of an evening: Girrakool picnic area is open 9am to 5pm every day Somersby Falls picnic area is open 8am to 8pm during daylight savings and is open 8am to 5pm at other times Other areas of Brisbane Water National Park will be open at all times, however may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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