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. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darkinjung & Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Girrakool Picnic Area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Girrakool Picnic area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Plaque at picnic area. | Photo by admin, 2009.BBQ at Girrakool Picnic area. | Photo by admin, 2009.The Smaller upper picnic area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track leading to smaller upper picnic area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Girrakool Loop trackhead. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track leading to Aboriginal Engravings. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track across the rock. | Photo by admin, 2009.Crossing under the rock platform. | Photo by admin, 2009.Clear track above engraving site. | Photo by admin, 2009.Steps down to engraving site. | Photo by admin, 2009.Steps above engraving site. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track leading to Engraving site. | Photo by admin, 2009.Engraving site. | Photo by admin, 2009.Engraving of a Man. | Photo by admin, 2009.Sign at site. | Photo by admin, 2009.Log protecting engravings. | Photo by admin, 2009.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions
From Wisemans Ferry Road Offramp
Turn on to Wisemans Ferry Road Offramp then drive for 55 m
Turn right onto Wisemans Ferry Road, B83 and drive for another 390 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Old Pacific Highway, B83 and drive for another 1.6 km
Turn left onto Quarry Road and drive for another 75 m
Keep left onto Girrakool Road and drive for another 630 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started 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.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
Find the car park at the start.
There is a sign (about 25 m back from the start).
After 40 m pass the toilet (40 m on your right).
Then find the "Girrakool Picnic Area" (10 m on your left).
Girrakool Picnic Area
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'.
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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'.
After another 30 m veer left, to head along Girrakool Loop Track.
Continue another 145 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 195 m to get back to the start.
"Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings site".
Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings site
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.
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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.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Girrakool Aboriginal Engravings Track
Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length
390 m
Time
10 min to 20 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
10 min to 20 min
Toilet: There is one 25 m from the start.
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Find the car park at the start.
There is a sign (about 25 m back from the start).
Then find the "Girrakool Picnic Area" (10 m on your left).
