Aboriginal Heritage walk

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Aboriginal heritage walk, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Andrew Richards/OEH
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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

8 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 1:05 pm

Official alerts
  • Other planned eventsUntil 1 Feb 2027

    1080 pest management operation

    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2026 and 31 January 2027 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

    Do not touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

    All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

    Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

    Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

    For more information, contact the local park office on:

    • Forestville 9451 3479 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
    • NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

About

For a great experience that highlights the best of the Aboriginal art in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, step out on Aboriginal Heritage walk. Combining Resolute and West Head walking tracks, you'll encounter historic rock engravings and art of the traditional owners of this land.

Within a 10-minute walk along the track, you'll come across the best-known site in the park, Red Hands Cave. It's not known how old some of this art is, but either way, you're bound to be in awe of this ancient Aborginal art. Nearby, as you continue on the track, there are impressive rock engravings, and further down the hill you'll discover an historic occupation shelter. During the colder months, families would light a fire inside, warming the stones and themselves.

The people of West Head were virtually decimated by an outbreak of smallpox within a year of the arrival of the First Fleet. Pause for a moment in this beautiful bushland, to reflect and pay your respects.

The walk at a glance

Part of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park · Sydney and surrounds

Take the fascinating Aboriginal Heritage walk highlighting rock art and engravings of the Aboriginal people of West Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Difficulty
Grade 4 · Hard
Distance
4.4km loop
Time
2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min
Entry
Park entry fees apply

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

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Frequently asked questions

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Reviews & Ratings

Julie B

Julie B

Google review

Beautiful area to visit. The red hands cave was a little disappointing and hard to pick out without zooming into a photo. Great picnic area with proper toilets. Other areas nearby had great aboriginal engravings. Worth the visit.

Get in touch

Website

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Forestville Office

02 9451 3479npws.sydneynorth@environment.nsw.gov.au

Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm

Where you'll be

West Head Road

Akuna Bay NSW 2084

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