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Length: 0.7km
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Duration: 30mins
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Grade: 3
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Style: Circuit
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Start: Veranda Cave Track, Lidster
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End: Veranda Cave Track, Lidster
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Location: Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 276 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -33.25046487
Longitude: 148.9359132
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
The best way to explore the mysterious Arch Cave is on the Arch loop track. This easy walk starts and finishes at the Borenore picnic area, simply cross the footbridge from the picnic area and it's just a short walk to the cave.
Take your time along the walk to check out the rock formations, they are quite striking close up and feature black, orange and yellow striped markings. Once you're inside the caves, go slow to let your eyes adjust, or flick on your torch.
Look to the roof of the cave for the stalactites that cling tightly and to the stalagmites that grow upwards from the ground. Do you know what happens when the stalactites and stalagmites meet? They become a column; see how many you can count.
Spend as long as you like in the cave, from here, it's just an easy walk back through woodland to the picnic area.
About the region
Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve
Getting there
To Verandah Cave trail carpark. Arch Loop track starts at Borenore picnic area, approximately 1km from the entrance Park entry points Verandah Cave trail carpark See on map Parking Parking is available at the Borenore picnic area.
Tips
Watch out for low roof levels or you may bump your head
Water levels in caves may rise very quickly during rain and thunderstorms. Always check the expected weather conditions before entering any of the caves. If rain is predicted, consider putting off your cave trip till another day.
The ground in the cave can be slippery, so take care, wear sturdy shoes and take a torch
The oil on our skin alters the way stalactites and stalagmites grow and can even change the colour of the rock, so please look but don't touch
Please do not damage or remove rocks from the area
Find out how to make your own stalactite or stalagmite at home
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.