The cave under a rock overhang in Mitchell River National Park is a significant place for the Gunaikurnai people, the traditional owners of the land. It’s called the Den of Nargun, with the Nargun being a fierce half-human, half-rock creature who lives in the cave. The Nargun is said to have the power to turn spears or boomerangs back so they hit their owner. It also has a reputation for luring travelers into its den. The Gunaikurnai tell of the Nargun abducting children who wandered without adult support. This helps children remember…
