Easter road trip - Sun Rock

I heard about Sun Rock a few weeks ago and the idea of the place has had me fascinated.  Sun rock is in the heart of Kalkadoon country and there is talk that it is a place where young men were initiated. Sunday of Easter and I was ready to check it out for myself. I had my mud map and instructions. I rang the property owners for permission and headed in. Sun rock is found 50km west of Mount Isa. You turn left and follow the track along a small ridge, through a gate to a small car park and from there you travel on foot.

Sun rock

First time walking into a site by myself. I confess I was a little nervous. Looking out for snakes and critters along a path that is a little over grown. The track at the base of the car park is a little washed out after the rains but is pretty well marked. 

Sun Rock Waterhole

You wander down across the creek bed and up the other side and over a small ridge until the waterhole comes into view. The instructions on my mud map were a little out of date as there is no longer a gate protecting the site from the cattle or a sign describing the rock art. You walk around the face of the rock and stop. Take your time and look. The colours and details of the art work are worth the walk.