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Victoria Arch walking track

Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve

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Overview

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.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Also see

  • Visitors outside the Kui Kiosk building in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve. Credit: Remy Brand/DPE © Remy Brand

    Kui Kiosk

    Head to Kui Kiosk to learn about the experiences on offer at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve.

  • Visitors take in the textured walls of Fig Tree Cave. Credit: Remy Brand/DPE © Remy Brand

    Fig Tree Cave

    Be sure to take a family-friendly, self-guided tour through the impressive Fig Tree Cave while you’re at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve. It’s widely regarded as one of NSW’s best self-guided cave experiences.

  • A couple chat while preparing lunch at the barbecue in Wombeyan picnic area. Credit: Remy Brand/DPE © Remy Brand

    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.

 

Read our Wombeyan Caves blog

Rediscover the magic of Wombeyan Caves with helpful tips from our blog. From unmissable caves to overnight accommodation options, it covers everything you need to know before you hit the road. Plan your underground nature escape today.

Visitors check out impressive cave formations in Wollondilly Cave at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve. Credit: Remy Brand © DPE

 

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