Box Gully archaeological site

The excavation site extends along an eroded water channel at the northwestern section of Lake Tyrrell, containing multiple layers of preserved artifacts.

Dating methods indicate human occupation between 32,000 and 26,600 years ago, establishing the location as one of the earliest inhabited sites in northern Victoria.

The archaeological remains include stone tools, hearth features, and animal bones that demonstrate Aboriginal hunting and gathering practices during seasonal occupations.

Researchers access the site through designated paths and must obtain permits to conduct archaeological investigations in accordance with preservation guidelines.

The discovery of butchered remains from extinct species like bettong and hare-wallaby provides evidence of Aboriginal hunting patterns before the Last Glacial Maximum.

Location: Victoria

GPS coordinates: -35.22780,142.85300

Latest update: March 18, 2025 06:51