Victoria Arch walking track
Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve
Overview
Wombeyan Caves Road closed
Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed as it is inaccessible while the local Council repairs flood damage along Wombeyan Caves Road from both directions. The road is now closed from both Mittagong and Taralga. Find out more about the improvements underway at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve.
Victoria Arch walking track is a short, accessible walk in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve. The easy bushwalk takes you to a viewing platform overlooking a remarkable natural rock formation.
- Accessibility
- Easy
- Distance
- 0.6km return
- Time suggested
- 10 - 20min
- Grade
- Grade 1
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen
Take Victoria Arch walking track to the spectacular rock formation that makes up the final chamber of Fig Tree Cave. The 300m walk is an accessible alternative to a self-guided tour through this impressive cave.
The shady walking track starts near Kui Kiosk and follows the banks of the usually dry Wombeyan Creek. Pack some sandwiches and have lunch at Wombeyan picnic area, then take your camera along to capture the awe-inspiring scenery at the end of the track.
Victoria Arch is one of the largest chambers at Wombeyan Caves. It contains a striking array of colours created by bacteria that grows on the walls and roof. Large stromatolites – layered rock mounds formed by bacteria – can also be observed on the floor of this chamber. They resemble the tail of a crayfish and are commonly referred to as ‘cray backs’.
There are no steps along Victoria Arch walking track until you reach the arch, so it’s an excellent way for everyone to enjoy the natural beauty of Wombeyan Caves.
Also see
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Kui Kiosk
Kui Kiosk is your one-stop-shop for cave tour tickets and tourist information at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve.
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Fig Tree Cave
Be sure to take a self-guided tour of the impressive Fig Tree Cave while you’re at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve. The cave decorations are a sight to see.
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Wombeyan picnic area
Wombeyan picnic area is a shady spot for a lunch break during a day touring the caves at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve.
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Wombeyan Caves office
- 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4843 5976
- wombeyan.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 41 Victoria Arch Drive, Wombeyan Caves NSW 2580
Park info
- in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve in the Country NSW region
Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.