At almost 10km long, the Manly to Spit Bridge walk is home to hundreds of species of native flora and fauna. This walk already well-known for its scenic views of the city skyline and our beautiful beaches, but dig a little deeper and you’ll see some ancient history too.

The well-marked Grotto Point near Clontarf is home to Aboriginal engravings. Images carved into the rocks include boomerangs, fish, and giant wallabies that relate to local storylines.

Between Fisher Bay and Sandy Beach lies a protected Aboriginal archaeological site, a shell midden, built up by Aboriginal people discarding bones and shells in the same place over time.

It is important to keep outside the protective barriers set up at both these sites to protect the site for future generations.

The whole Manly to Spit walk takes 3-4 hours at a steady pace, but numerous entrances along the way makes it accessible for all walking abilities with seven shorter sections available along the track.

This site, along with all Aboriginal sites in NSW, are protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 and it is an offence to damage or destroy them. This includes collecting artefacts.

For more information visit the Aboriginal Heritage Office

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