Jenolan Cottages to Caves (4.6km), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve, New South Wales

Jenolan Cottages to Caves is a 4.6km, grade 4 hike located in the Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve, New South Wales. The hike should take around 1.5 hrs to complete.

Length: 4.6km

Duration: 1.5 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: One way

Start: Jenolan Caves Rd

End: 4654 Jenolan Caves Rd

Location: Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

Closest town: Jenolan

New South Wales

From state capital: 166km

Longitude: 150.0252651

Latitude: -33.7858985

Hike summary

This is a great walk for those staying at Jenolan Cottages and wanting to walk to the Caves. Following the well-maintained and signposted Six Foot Track there are great views and a variety of environments to enjoy. Be sure to notice the buildings surrounding Caves House as you come into the Jenolan Area. To finish the walk Caves House is a great spot to sit and have a cup of coffee before exploring the caves or heading back to the cottages.

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Explore the caves at Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve, near Oberon. It’s a great daytrip from Sydney, or enjoy a weekend away staying in heritage accommodation. The Jenolan Caves are limestone caves located within the Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve in the Central Tablelands region, west of the Blue Mountains, in Jenolan, Oberon Council, New South Wales, in eastern Australia.

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