Yep ...we are all still patiently waiting for the day when the people from world's oldest continuing culture, holding the same legal rights as a rock on a track before 1967, the traditional owners of this land, are at least acknowledged in the Constitution of Australia as part of the development of a treaty and edge closer to true reconciliation.

Yep - we are all still waiting ....

Yep - we are all still waiting ....

12 Jan 2014

Bluff Track, Bantry Bay, Garigal National Park.

Large Whale , Koradji, Shark Bone Rattle, Boomerang and Shield
This site is one of the most significant on the Northern Beaches with a large whale, koradji, shark bane rattle, boomerang and shield present. It is significant as the koradji possesses a shark bone rattle that is rattled underwater to entice whales to beach themselves. The site is within the line of site of another nearby site that is located at the end of Bantry Bay Road where Baiame is present. 

I viewed the site around 20 years ago and it was weathered but most figures were able to be discerned. I am afraid that this significant site, not sign-posted, will be unrecognisable within the next 5 years or so - very sad! Another significant site that will be lost forever.  There are two Cave Art Sites in the area. The site is located along the Bantry Bay Bluff Track - a short distance from the intersection of the Natural Bridge Track. Head east from the marked tree on the LHS.
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