Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track walking track

Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track

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Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track

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Time:	10 mins Walking time Includes the time for the return leg Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	7.3 km S of Somersby
Length:	0.4 km Walk Length As this is a return style walk, the 0.4 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)	Brisbane Water National Park
Climb:	21 m Total Climbing This walk has a total cumulative climb of 21 m, this is the total of the elevation gains made in each of the walks uphill sections
Style:	Return

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. (open in app)

Today's Fire rating
LOW MODERATE (No fire ban)

Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track
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Map Scale

500 meters

Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

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Photo Gallery




	Girrakool Picnic Area +




	Girrakool Picnic area +




	Plaque at picnic area +




	BBQ at Girrakool Picnic area +




	The Smaller upper picnic area +




	Track leading to smaller upper picnic area +




	Girrakool Loop trackhead +




	Track leading to Aboriginal Engravings +




	Track across the rock +




	Crossing under the rock platform +




	Clear track above engraving site +




	Steps down to engraving site +




	Steps above engraving site +




	Track leading to Engraving site +




	Engraving site +




	Engraving of a Man +




	Sign at site +




	Log protecting engravings +

Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	380m
		Time	10 mins
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Grade 2/6 Walk: Easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
This whole walk, 190m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track
This whole walk, 190m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs
This whole walk, 190m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 190m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 190m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
This whole walk, 190m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Drive to Girrakool Picnic Area
Drive to Girrakool Picnic Area
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Girrakool Picnic Area	Alt = 125 m
Girrakool Picnic Area
Girrakool picnic area is a wonderful family destination, just 5 minutes' drive from Kariong. The picnic area provides all the necessary facilities for a full day's activities, including barbecues, tables, shelters, water and toilets. National Park fees apply. The main picnic area is on the eastern side of the car park, and smaller, older picnic area is at the north-eastern corner of the car park. The southern Girrakool picnic area is located near the toilets. The picnic area is dedicated to John 'Jack' Higgs, the first superintendent of Brisbane Water National Park, and Mrs Vera Murdoch, who provided the funds. 'Girrakool' is an Aboriginal word meaning 'place of still waters'^[1]. More info

(0 km) Girrakool Picnic Area to Aboriginal Engravings site Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 189 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -20 m
From the Girrakool picnic area car park and information sign, this walk heads across the car park to the 'Girrakool Loop 2km' signpost on the other side. The walk then follows this sign and track into the bush, leaving the freeway noise behind. The track crosses a rock platform then heads down a series of steps, to come to a large rock platform with a pine log and 'Aboriginal Site' sign. The cliff edge around the rock is un-fenced.

Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings site	Alt = 105 m
Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings site
This rock platform has a log and 'Aboriginal Site' sign. Make an effort to not walk on the the engravings as this will only fade the engraving further. The engraving on this rock have faded but with a bit of effort you can make out a man and kangaroo^[2]. More info

Drive from Girrakool Picnic Area
Drive from Girrakool Picnic Area
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport links currently not working, sorry

Driving Directions

	To the start of the walk Drive from:		From the end of the walk Drive to:

Near by

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Mannings Sports	172 Mann St , Gosford	(02) 4325 1617	6.1 km
BCF Australia Pty Ltd	354 Manns Rd , Gosford West	(02) 4322 5833	5.6 km
Camping World	Shop 18, 482 Pacific Hwy, Wyoming	(02) 4324 6515	7.2 km
Boots Great Outdoors	201 The Entrance Rd , Erina	(02) 4367 0396	10 km
Paddlecraft	3B / 1714 Pittwater Road, Bayview	02 9997 8015	25.4 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings track Click to re-center search
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	2 km (to the ESE)
3	VMB2	Tower Street BATEAU BAY	18 km (to the ENE)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	24 km (to the SSW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	38 km (to the SSW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	52 km (to the SW)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place.
(Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

°C (feels like °)

km/h from the

% humidity (as at )

Wed	30°	Showers. Likely storm developing.
Thu	19°\|26°	Possible shower.
Fri	18°\|31°	Partly cloudy.
Sat	17°\|25°	Possible late shower.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Brisbane Water National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
Brisbane Waters National Park is situated south west of Gosford perched on the Hawkesbury River. The park is characterised by sandstone features, Aboriginal engravings, flowery heaths, bird life and spectacular water views. Brisbane Waters NP has many bushwalks through the are with the Great North Walk passing through the middle of the park.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities I am not aware of any closures in this park at the moment.

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