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Arkaroo Rock

 
 

 

   
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The rock is located 43 km north of Hawker off the main Wilpena road.

Allow 1 - 2 hours to complete the scenic walking trail to this important Adnyamathanha site that depicts the formation of Wilpena Pound.

 

 
       
  Bird track

Waterhole

 
       
 

There are many paintings at Arkaroo Rock (including bird tracks, snake lines, waterholes and people), created in red, yellow and white ochre and charcoal.

The site has been dated as 5000 years old.

 

 
 

Arkaroo Rock Track
Track into Arkaroo - photo by Udo Boettger

 
       
 

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