Description

Natural soaks were used by explorers to replenish their water supplies. They were then used by sheep graziers and sandalwooders for the same purpose. An important natural supply of water for our pioneers, the soak does still dry up when minimal rainfall is experienced. Although the water is no longer used by humans, the soak is still the local watering hole for the kangaroos, rabbits, birds and wildlife living on the reserve Located at Camp Area One, there is a small gnamma hole. The origin and development of gnammas is not known with any certainty but it is thought that they were initially formed through weathering of faults in granite which Aboriginal people then enlarged by using fire. Gnammas can vary in depth from a few centimetres up to 10 metres and their maintenance was of prime importance to Aboriginal people who relied on the water contained in them for their survival. This is a Free Point of Interest. No camping or overnight parking allowed.