Rock art
Rock art is the oldest surviving human art form. In NSW, it is a link with Aboriginal life and customs before European settlement. Pictures on rocks were an important part of Aboriginal songs, stories, and customs that connected people with the land.
There are a number of different styles of rock art used across NSW, both of paintings and drawings and rock engravings. The NPWS conserves many rock art sites, working with local Aboriginal community groups. If you visit rock art sites, please be careful not to touch or damage the art and to show respect for the sites and surrounding areas.
Paintings & drawings
See how wet and dry pigments are used to paint and draw with. Find out which parks you should visit to see this type of rock art.
Rock engravings
Learn how rocks are pecked, hammered or scraped to form shapes. Get tips on the parks and reserves you'll find rock engravings in.