Gulgadya Muru Aboriginal Self-guided Walk

The Gulgadya Muru Aboriginal Self-guided Walk in Manly Vale offers a 6.5 km circuit through the land of the Gayimal people.

It is a rich area with traces of Aboriginal history, including rock engravings, paintings, and stone artifacts. The trail can be accessed via a fire trail next to tennis courts on Roosevelt Ave, Allambie Heights, and overlaps with the Manly Dam Circuit Walk.

On the Gulgadya Muru trail, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of Manly Dam and the blooming wildflowers in spring and summer. They can also see evidence of Aboriginal life, such as rock engravings, paintings, and axe grinding grooves. The trail provides an opportunity to discover ancient camp sites with stone tools, baked clay, fire blackened stones, and charcoal. Interpretive signage along the trail helps visitors learn about the site's significance to Aboriginal cultures, plants, and native animals.

The Gulgadya Muru trail is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during the spring and summer months when the wildflowers are in bloom. Visitors can reach the trail by car and there is ample parking available. It offers a chance to experience the natural beauty of the area and learn about its significance to Aboriginal cultures.