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Length: 3.2km
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Duration: 1.5hrs
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Grade: 4
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Style: Return
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Start: Jct Ridge Access, Wombeyan Caves
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End: Jct Ridge Access, Wombeyan Caves
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Location: Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 180 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -34.30850245
Longitude: 149.9692505
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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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Wombeyan 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
Be in awe of the striking landscape as you take an easy hike along Mares Forest Creek walking track. After around 1.6km and about 45 minutes, you'll arrive at Tinted Cave, the only cave in Wombeyan you can explore yourself. Bring a picnic and take a break by the creek. You might also want to bring your swimmers, since there are some deep pools of water alongside some shallower areas that are suitable for smaller kids. Don't forget your camera either, because you'll want to remember this remarkable landscape when you get back home. Birdlife is abundant in the kurrajong trees and yellow box gums, so be sure to bring your binoculars too if birdwatching is of interest. During summer, you may see lizards sunning themselves on rocks, and kangaroos, wallabies and wombats are often spotted close to nightfall.
About the region
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.
Getting there
To Wombeyan Caves carpark. Mares Forest Creek walking track begins near the visitor centre at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve. Park entry points Wombeyan Caves carpark See on map Parking Parking is available at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve Visitor Centre, a short walk away.
Tips
It's a good idea to bring a torch to see Tinted Cave and binoculars if you want to go bird watching.
Take care in the water if you're swimming in the creek, and please supervise children at all times.
Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it's a good idea to bring your own.
There is limited/no mobile reception in this park.
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.