GUIDED TOUR - GIANT HORSE ROCK ART
Please be advised that Giant Horse is currently undergoing essential maintenance and care. During this period, access will be restricted/closed to ensure the protection of the site and the safety of visitors. We appreciate your understanding and respect while this important work is carried out.
Famous for its rock art, Quinkan Country contains a large and dramatic body of prehistoric rock paintings. These galleries have been identified as being at least 15000 to 30000 years old and have been included on the Australian Heritage Estate and listed by UNESCO as being among the top 10 rock art sites in the world.
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People from many countries visit this remote location to view the rock art and gain some understanding of the Aboriginal stories associated with this magnificent sandstone landscape.
The ‘Giant Horse Gallery’ near Laura displays a curious addition of a large yellow horse that documents the sighting of Edmund Kennedy travelling through Kuku Thypan and Kuku Yalanji country in 1848. This juxtaposition of imagery in the landscape represents the spiritual connection to a totemic site for Aboriginal people and the exploration of the frontier by Europeans who were not yet aware of Aboriginal peoples’ inherent relationship with the land.
Walking tours may involve uneven, rocky, or slippery ground. For safety, they are best suited to visitors who are confident on their feet.