About this place
What to expect
Bulahdelah Mountain Aboriginal Place is located in Bulahdelah State Forest, east of the township of Bulahdelah on the confluence of the Myall and Crawford Rivers. You'll find Bulahdealh approximately 70 km (or 1 hour's drive) northeast of Newcastle. Bulahdelah Mountain is an Aboriginal Place in recognition of the cultural, spiritual and historical significance of the area to the Worimi people. It's imposing rocky tors were and are important to the Traditional Owners of the land. Bulahdelah Mountain Aboriginal Place has been historically referred to as 'Alum Mountain', due to mining in the area in the latter part of the nineteenth century. It includes walking tracks and lookouts for visitors to respectfully explore and enjoy, including traditional tree carvings, a cultural space with seating and a fire-pit, and visitor facilities.