description Brisbane Water Petroglyphs Overview
The Brisbane Water Petroglyphs are Aboriginal rock engravings in the Brisbane Water area of New South Wales, Australia, including the Bulgandry site in Brisbane Water National Park. The images were carved into exposed sandstone and include human or ancestral figures, animals, and footprints. They are part of the cultural heritage of the Darkinjung people and are preserved for cultural interpretation, research, and respectful visitation.
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Where are the Brisbane Water Petroglyphs located?
The Brisbane Water Petroglyphs are found in the Brisbane Water area of New South Wales, including Bulgandry Art Site Aboriginal Place in Brisbane Water National Park. Bulgandry is near Kariong on the Central Coast.
What can visitors see at Bulgandry?
The engravings include a large human-like figure called Bulgandry, as well as wallabies, fish, a dolphin, a canoe-like image, and a bird. Nearby grooves were used for sharpening stone tools.
How old are the Brisbane Water engravings?
NSW National Parks says many of the engravings are more than 200 years old, with some possibly much older. Exact dates vary because the carvings are difficult to date directly.
Can visitors walk across the engraved sandstone?
No. NSW National Parks asks visitors not to walk across or touch the engravings because sandstone surfaces and Aboriginal cultural sites are vulnerable to damage.
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