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Aboriginal Heritage Track

Time:	45 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	13.3 km NNE of Terrey Hills
Length:	1.1 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 1.1 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Climb:	27 m
Style:	Circuit

The Aboriginal Heritage Track takes in one of the most popular rock art sites in Ku-ring-gai National Park, and an amazing Aboriginal engraving site. The walk leads out from Resolute Picnic Area to pass by the caves and then continues down the management trail to the engravings. The walk then returns to the picnic area. It is a great way to see historic Aboriginal art in the Sydney region.

Please note: There are closed areas in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Aboriginal Heritage Track
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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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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map

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CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map

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Photo Gallery




	Track to Resolute Picnic Area




	Red hands in Red Hands Cave




	Stairs down to Red Hands Cave




	Sign post at Red Hands Cave intersection




	Headland Service Trail




	After the rain




	Aboriginal Engravings




	Fish engraving




	Barrenjoey Headland from Aboriginal engravings site

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Aboriginal Heritage Track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Aboriginal Heritage Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Aboriginal Heritage Track bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Aboriginal Heritage Track bushwalking track

Track Notes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
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Drive to Resolute Picnic Area
Drive to Resolute 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\|

(0 km) Resolute Picnic Area to Red Hands Cave Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 154 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -7 m
From Resolute Picnic Area car park, the walk heads through the picnic area, away from the road, to follow the 'Red Hands Track 50m' sign. The walk then descends a flight of stairs to the intersection at the bottom. From the intersection, the walk heads down the hill, following the rocky outcrop to the right of the track. The walk follows this for approximately 30m to the interpretation signs for Red Hands Cave.

Red Hands Cave	Alt = 163 m
Red Hands Cave
Red Hands Cave, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a small rock overhang just near Resolute Picnic Area. The red hands are made by ochre, clay, being blown over an outspread hand. This Aboriginal rock art has been given an estimation of approximately 2000 years in age.

(0.15 km) Red Hands Cave to Int. West Head Trk and Red Hands Cave Trk Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 132 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 5 m	Descent = 0 m
From Red Hands Cave, this walk heads along the bottom of the rocky outcrop, keeping it to the right of the track. The walk then ascends some stairs, passing up and around the rock shelf. After this, the track turns left as it continues, climbing slightly to the signposted intersection with the service trail.

(0.29 km) Int. West Head Trk and Red Hands Cave Trk to Engravings Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 359 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -17 m
From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill for a short time, to the information sign on the left of the track.

Engavings	Alt = 151 m
Engavings
The engravings on West Head were made by the indigenous Guringai people. The engravings depict a man, shark/whale and two eels.

(0.65 km) Engravings to Resolute Picnic Area Track: Moderate - bushtrack,servicetrail	Length = 476 m	Time = 8 mins
	Climb = 20 m	Descent = -3 m
From the engravings, this walk follows the service trail up a hill, away from the information sign. The walk continues up the hill to the intersection with a signpost for Red Hands Cave. From the intersection, this walk heads up the sandy service trail, leaving the 'Red Hands Cave 0.85km' sign and track behind on the right. The track continues for approximately 100m to the picnic area.

Drive from Resolute Picnic Area
Drive from Resolute 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

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Driving Directions

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Near by

A list of 6 walks that share part of their track with this one

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Red Hands Cave	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	0.4 km	30 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
West Head Lookout Track	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Return	1.9 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	0.0 km
Resolute Track	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Return	3.6 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Headland track (Resolute track)	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	3.5 km	1 hr 45 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Mackerel Beach and Resolute Loop	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	5.4 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	1.4 km
Mackerel Beach, West Head Loop	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	8.6 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	2.7 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Koolewong Track	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	0.8 km	30 mins	3 / 6	0.3 km
Flint and Steel Beach and bay loop	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	2.7 km	1 hr 30 mins	6 / 6	1.3 km
Flint and Steel track	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Return	2.1 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.3 km
Flint and Steel Bay (to White Horse Beach)	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Return	1.8 km	1 Hr	4 / 6	1.3 km
Mackerel Beach Community	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	1.4 km	45 mins	3 / 6	1.4 km
Mackerel Beach	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Return	8.3 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	2.1 km
The Basin Track and Mackerel Track	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Circuit	5.9 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	2.1 km
The Basin	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Return	5.7 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	2.1 km
Barrenjoey Headland Walk	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Return	2.3 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	2.5 km
Challenger Track	Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park	Return	3.0 km	1 hr 15 mins	3 / 6	2.8 km

Campsites in the park
The Basin campground

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Paddlecraft	3B / 1714 Pittwater Road, Bayview	02 9997 8015	9.1 km
Outdoor Shack	1131 Pittwater Rd , Collaroy	(02) 9981 6933	17.1 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	1024 Pittwater Rd , Collaroy	(02) 9971 8711	17.7 km
Mannings Sports	172 Mann St , Gosford	(02) 4325 1617	17.4 km
Kellys Camping & Outdoors	826 Pittwater Rd , Dee Why	(02) 9972 0061	19.9 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Aboriginal Heritage Track.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Aboriginal Heritage Track Click to re-center search
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	15 km (to the WSW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	16 km (to the N)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	26 km (to the SW)
3	VMB2	Tower Street BATEAU BAY	26 km (to the NE)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	43 km (to the WSW)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 39 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

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

Rain. Windy.

16.2°C (feels like 15.6°)

11 km/h from the ESE (gusting 15)

91% humidity (as at 02/09:35am)

Sat	14°\|18°	Rain. Windy.
Sun	12°\|20°	Sunny.
Mon	9°\|18°	Mostly sunny.
Tue	9°\|17°	Shower or two.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

A largely untouched wilderness on the northern boundary of Sydney, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP is one of Australia's oldest national parks. Here at the head of the Hawkesbury River, you'll find Aboriginal engravings and sites, as well as sandstone escarpments,
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Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities

Current Park Closure information for Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Closure information last checked Saturday 4th of September 2010 06:00 AM

Closed areas

Barrenjoey Lighthouse

The Barrenjoey Access Trail to Barrenjoey Lighthouse will be CLOSED for 12 months (from 7th June 2010 until the 6th June 2011) for essential maintenance works. Alternative access to the lighthouse is via the Smugglers Track.

Other closure information

Due to fire damage, the Echidna track at West Head will remain CLOSED until further notice.