Aboriginal Rock Carvings in Berowra Valley National Park

Aboriginal Rock Carvings Berowra Valley National Park

- A Stone's Throw From Suburbia

Step off the beaten track and right into a living story — welcome to one of Berowra Valley’s best-kept secrets. As part of my Nature and Wildlife – Australia in One Day tour, we wander through cool, fern-lined gullies until the bush opens onto flat sandstone platforms.

And that’s when the magic happens: massive Aboriginal carvings emerge from the rock.

You’d never guess these intricate engravings are only a stone’s throw from Sydney’s outer suburbs. Even many locals haven’t stumbled across them — yet here they are: footprints nearly the size of dinner plates, etched into sandstone, perhaps marking the passage of Baiame, the Sky Hero who shaped rivers, mountains, and forests before returning to the heavens.

Follow the ridge line, and you’ll find a figure of Baiame, arms outstretched in protective embrace, reminding us that this country has stories older than history books.

Stories Carved in Stone

No one’s quite certain how old these carvings are, since they’ve been carefully re-grooved by the descendants of their original artists over countless generations. But each time you trace the grooves with your gaze, you’re connecting with a tradition that’s been lovingly maintained for thousands of years.

It’s humbling to imagine the songs and ceremonies that once echoed around these rock platforms.

Living Legends of the Bush

Beyond the carvings, the bushland teems with life. Keep an eye out for lyrebirds scratching through leaf litter, and listen for the distant trill of kookaburras announcing the day’sadventures. When you book a tour with Matt — your guide, wildlife whisperer, and unabashed bush nerd — you’ll learn to spot the grass trees and native orchids that thrive in this protected haven.

Ready for an off-the-grid adventure that combines ancient culture, blazing birdcalls, and the serene beauty of Berowra Valley National Park? Lace up your boots and let’s go.

For more information on Aboriginal Rock Carvings in Berowra Valley National Park, please visit the Berowra Valley National Park website.