Abercrombie Caves

Hi lovelies,

Today was our first “let’s go for a walk” day for a while. 😊.

We headed off for Abercrombie Caves, which are about 60km south-eastish of Bathurst.

Now the good news is – before we went I checked on the days they are open, and we actually found the caves without getting lost.

The bad news – well none really.

The road to the caves off the highway is very narrow and very windy and with very steep drop-offs. We actually followed the ranger car in, so if there was someone coming the other way he was going to meet them first.

We got our pass tokens to enter the caves and headed off. The walk is only about 1 ½ km round trip, so not a big walk, and only one up-hill part and a long set of stairs down to the entrance of the caves.

The area is very dry. Grove creek runs through area and it was flowing.

One of the first stop is where you cross a bridge and see where the creek has eaten away at the limestone cliffs and formed some caves at the water level.

Next is the Grand Arch, which is the southern entrance to the caves, and the exit for the walk.

Up the hill to walk over the cave and there is a large sink hole. The steps go down to the cave entrance. I was pretty pleased that we walked down the steps and not up. It was much steeper than the trail on the other side.

There is a small branch off at the bottom which takes you to Stable Arch. This is an area where escaped convicts had kept their horses hidden.

We returned to the Archway, used our token and entered the cave.

The cave is huge and the walk through is pretty wonderful, even though that due to the dry weather the formations were pretty dusty.

There are lights to show off some of the formations and signs to show what they are.

There are a couple of bridges, and while Robbie braved the swinging bridge to read a sign I sooked off.

One of the final things you get to see is a dance floor that used during the gold rush in the 1800’s. We even had a little dance 😊. Just forgot to take a photo.

It is then across another swinging bridge (no real choice with this one) and return to the carpark.

It was a nice place to visit and I am sure if there had been any rain the area would not have been as dry the sight of the formations would have been much more spectacular. We did both enjoy the walk, but with the current conditions not sure it is value for money at $20 each.

It was then back up the windy road, and back to the van for lunch and a nap.

All for now lovelies.

Stay safe and keep enjoying life.

Love us.

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