Early history of South West Rocks

South West Rocks is located in the traditional lands of the Dunghutti (Thunggutti).

Monument Point was a place of gathering and ceremony for the Dunghutti, Gumbaynggir and Birpai nations, with the headland representing a ‘song line’ or ‘energy line’ between Mount Yarrahapinni and the hills around Arakoon.

South West Rocks was named after a cluster of large granite boulders lying about 170 metres east of what was commonly referred to as Laggers Point.

Mostly surrounded by shelving rocks and awash in patches at low water, they are known locally as 'the boulders' and in early days were a reference point for shipping.

The Macleay Valley Historical Society publishes information on self-guided historical walks in the region, including a walk at South West Rocks. See Walks in History - South West Rocks(PDF, 88KB)