Kariong Hieroglyphs (Bushwalking Skills)

Introduction

Point Clare to Woy Woy via Koolewong and Kariong. An entry level hike based in the Brisbane Water National Park. The distance is 16 km over 2 days. Located near Gosford, The Gosford glyphs are a group of approximately 300 Egyptian hieroglyphs in an area known for is Aboriginal petroglyphs. They are carved into two parellel sandstone walls about 15 m long. They dipict boats, chickens, dogs, owls, stick men, a dog's bone as well as two that appear to be the names of kings, one of them Khufu, the other uncertain. There is also a carving of the ancient Egyptian god Anubis. There is some mystery surrounding the origin of the glyphs, one of which links them to a similar heritage as the Sphinx War Memorial.

Route

Day 1 Point Clare Station to Bambara Road via Koolewong Station, Koolewong Firetrail and Lyre Trig. Day 2 Bambara Road to Woy Woy Station via Koolewong Station. We may extend to Corrumbine Firetrail and Milyera Firetrail on Day 1.  

Costs

Self catering

Spare money for afternoon tea

> Public transport is available to and from this event

Learning outcomes

Learning to hike with a pack under load

Techniques for ascending and decending

Set up and maintain a temporary overnight site

Identify landmarks in the landscape and locate them on a topographic map.

Maps

Gosford 9131-2S