Join Karen Smith, Education Officer from the Aboriginal Heritage Office, as she explores the site's rich history.

Karen has been the AHO’s Education Officer since 2011 and has shared her knowledge and experience of the local area and Aboriginal history and culture with thousands of local residents, students and schools. She leads guided walks and provides talks and presentations throughout the partner Councils in northern Sydney.

Karen is from the Buruberongal clan of the Hawkesbury (Derrubin) area. Her family has been living in the Manly area for many years.
Karen was awarded Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellowship for her work and commitment in the protection and education of Aboriginal culture and heritage.

The tours will be approximately 40 minutes
Tours leave from outside The Coal Loader, 2 Balls Head Drive. Look for the tour sign.

Recommended for 16+

All physical abilities are welcome as the site is fully accessible.

Please do not attend if you are suffering any COVID-19 related symptoms.

Booking essential – limited to 15 places for each group only! We cannot take drop-ins on the day and all participants must be registered with their own name and contact details.

Cost: $0 to take part however ONLY book if you can make it.

COVID-19 Advice: If you are feeling unwell at all in the lead-up to the tour, please cancel your ticket (link on your receipt) to pass your spot to the next waiting.

Please do not book in for the class if you are in an at-risk category or have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 within the past 21 days.

Please keep 1.5m distance from other guests and the tour guide on the day.

What to bring:

BYO keep cup and reusable water bottle etc.

In the case of wet weather, indoor activities may replace the outdoor tour.