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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging and acknowledge our Aboriginal Elders and knowledge holders who have helped us to understand the special connection Aboriginal Peoples have with the land.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging and acknowledge our Aboriginal Elders and knowledge holders who have helped us to understand the special connection Aboriginal Peoples have with the land.
West Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
West Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
West Head is located in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. There are many bush walks, beaches and picnic areas which are available for recreation. It has a long history and was used as a strategic location in the defence of Australia during World War II. Over the years the West Head Look Out has been a great place for photography with views over Broken Bay and Palm Beach including Barrenjoey Light House. Take a look at how West Head has changed over time.
How to use this resource
How to use this resource
When looking through the images, think about West Head in the past and the present. How has West Head changed over time?
What did the bush like and what does it look like now?
How do think people may have traveled to get to West Head?
What was the purpose of West Head during World War II?
What did people do at West Head and has this changed over time?
How has the photography of the views from West Head changed over time?
Do we still use West Head in the same way people did in the past?
How has the landscape changed over time?
Why do you think some time periods have so few pictures compared to others?
Gibberagong Environmental Education CentreDepartment of Education NSWKu-ring-gai Chase National ParkBobbin Head
PO Box 3276Asquith NSW 2077
Phone: 02 9457 8245Fax: 02 9457 8182
Email: gibberagon-e.school@det.nsw.edu.auWebsite: https://gibberagongeec.nsw.edu.au/
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PO Box 3276Asquith NSW 2077
Phone: 02 9457 8245Fax: 02 9457 8182
Email: gibberagon-e.school@det.nsw.edu.auWebsite: https://gibberagongeec.nsw.edu.au/
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