White Rock

The White Rock area is culturally significant to the Traditional Owners of Ipswich. "Some of the sacred sites include White Rock, the caves and outcrop overhangs. Sacred sites are very important to the Traditional Owners as they provide a link between Country and personal identity and allow the passing on of cultural knowledge". (Source: Natural Places of Ipswich: A Journey through the diversity of our local landscapes)

During World War II, a huge army camp was established at Redbank and training exercises were carried out across Redbank Plains for both Australian and American service personnel. A tent camp was established near the present-day Swanbank Power House and there were firing ranges from south of this camp to White Rock. The area around White Rock was used for machine gun training and other exercises and three gun-pits can still be seen along the ridgeline southwest of White Rock. Anecdotal reports suggest the existence of a bunker containing old weapons and other relics. Old ammunition is often found in this area.