Koonalda Cave

Koonalda Cave is of outstanding heritage value to the nation for its role in transforming our contemporary understanding of the extraordinary age of Aboriginal art, archaeology and occupation in Australia. The place is of great importance for its contribution to the history of Aboriginal occupation and is of particular significance for the Mirning people.

Koonalda Cave contains exceptionally well preserved markings and evidence of silica mining by Aboriginal people. The cave was the first site identified in Australia that had Aboriginal ‘art’ in an area beyond the reach of natural light.