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8km south from the mouth of Arthur River, are the culturally significant Aboriginal rock engraving sites. These have been described in the National Register as 'Engravings on 40 separate rock slabs of laminated mudstone...many have clearly defined motifs...The designs comprise circles, including concentric and overlapping circles, grooves or lines of pits sometimes running just inside a rock slab's periphery, crosses and other linear motifs...Engraving sites are very rare in Tasmania, and at least one panel shows the same complexity as found at Mt Cameron West, further up the coast.' There is not a lot of history available about these pieces, but they have been estimated to be 1500 years old.

Sadly there has been considerable vandalism in recent years. A large section of a cave drawing was removed from Sundown Point resulting in many sites being no longer listed for the public to visit. Mount Cameron West, Sundown Point and Green Creek are all still open to be explored.

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*These are significantly important peices and therefore should be treated with respect. Please do not touch or remove any part when visiting
Getting There
*From Arthur River, Sundown Point is a 9.4km drive. Head east on Temma Road toward Sundown Road for 8.2km. Turn right at Sundown Point Road and continue 1.2km to reach the caves

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Getting There*From Arthur River, Sundown Point is a 9.4km drive. Head east on Temma Road toward Sundown Road for 8.2km. Turn right at Sundown Point Road and continue 1.2km to reach the caves
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