Victoria Arch walking track (0.6km), Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve, New South Wales

Victoria Arch walking track is a 600m, grade 4 hike located in the Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve, New South Wales. The hike should take around 30 mins to complete.

Length: 600m

Duration: 30 mins

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: Jct Ridge Access

End: Jct Ridge Access

Location: Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve

Closest town: Wombeyan Caves

New South Wales

From state capital: 180km

Longitude: 149.9692505

Latitude: -34.30850245

Hike summary

As an alternative to touring right through Fig Tree Cave, take the 300m Victoria Arch walking track to marvel at this spectacular natural rock formation that makes up the cave's final chamber. The walking track starts at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve Visitor Centre 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. There are no steps along Victoria Arch walking track, so it's an excellent way for everyone to enjoy the natural beauty of Wombeyan Caves.

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Tips

There is limited mobile reception in this park
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go bird watching

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.

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Getting there

To Wombeyan Caves carpark. The start of Victoria Arch walking track is adjacent to Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve Visitor Centre. To get there:Drive north of Taralga on Oberon Road, then turn right onto Wombeyan Caves Road. Park entry points Wombeyan Caves carpark See on map Parking Parking is available at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve Visitor Centre.

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