WOY WOY BAY WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Bulgandry Aboriginal Area: A Short, Resonant Walk to Ancient Rock Engravings
A 2.5-hour, easy walking experience from the Kariong Eco Garden to Bulgandry where guided storytelling and rock engravings connect you with one of the world’s oldest living cultures.
Bulgandry Aboriginal Area: A Short, Resonant Walk to Ancient Rock Engravings.
Set on the shores of Woy Woy Bay, the Bulgandry Aboriginal Area is an intimate cultural walk that places original rock engravings and oral history at its center. The easy, 350‑metre route – delivered as a 2.5‑hour experience beginning at the Kariong Eco Garden – pairs site visits with teaching on bush food, medicines, spirituality, totems and fire‑stick farming, as shared by a local guide.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Original Aboriginal Rock Engravings
The walk culminates at ancient rock engravings — original petroglyphs that form the emotional and interpretive core of the experience, seen on a short walk from the Bulgandry car park.
A Short, Accessible Stroll
The itinerary is deliberately brief and approachable: a 350‑metre, easy walk framed by a short four‑minute drive from the Kariong Eco Garden to the Bulgandry car park before the footpath to the site.
Guided Stories and Ancient Knowledge
Your guide shares stories and practical knowledge — including bush food, medicines, spirituality, totems and fire‑stick farming — offering direct cultural context to the places you visit.
What the day feels like
What the Walk Feels Like
This experience blends short, intentional movement with extended moments of listening. You meet at the Kariong Eco Garden, gather around an interpreter who introduces the country and its resources, then transfer by vehicle to the Bulgandry car park for a brief walk to the engraving site where stories, songs and practical knowledge are shared.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should take note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Meet at the Kariong Eco Garden prior to departure; amenities are available at the garden.
The experience runs for 2.5 hours and includes approximately 350 metres of walking at an easy difficulty.
Guests have the opportunity to use amenities at the Kariong Eco Garden before the short vehicle transfer to the Bulgandry car park.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the tour depart?
The tour departs at 9:00am; it must leave at the booked time.
How long is the experience?
The experience is 2.5 hours in total.
How far will we walk?
The walking portion covers about 350 metres and is rated easy.
Where does the tour start?
The tour begins at the Kariong Eco Garden, where you can stretch your legs and use amenities.
What will we see and learn on the tour?
You will view ancient Aboriginal rock engravings and learn about bush food, medicines, spirituality, totems and fire‑stick farming through stories and teaching from your guide.
What happens if I miss the departure?
No‑shows or missed departures result in forfeiture of the tour costs.