sandstone caves

bryanb169

The turnoff to the Sandstone Caves is deliberately not signposted so you may need directions from the helpful Coonabarabran or Baradine Information Centres. However once at the Caves the site is well signposted with great information panels. The local Aboriginals have allowed the public access to this special site and it does not disappoint. The views across the surrounding area give an idea of why the place was chosen as a home. Artistic scrapings and spear sharpening grooves can be seen in one of the caves. Other caves are accessible and would have provided excellent shelter for the original residents.Access is by an easy circular well formed walk through bush. This is a great place to take a break and experience some Australian history.

tcauUkVulcan

An amazing place, a fairly easy walk with some incredible caves. Kids loved it, especially the parts they could walk through. This is the nearest I am likely to get to bush walking and I felt very brave. I agree it is a spiritual place but the info given on the walk gave me he impression that the local peopl wanted to share this amazing place with us.

saroadie

Awesome place and worth the little drive out of Coonabarabran. We walked around the track that has been put together and absolutely amazed by the cave formations and the condition that they are still in. The views are something else and my girls had an awesome time looking and learning about the past of the indigenous people.

leylondbros

I was reluctant to do a review on the caves, as they are a hidden, untouched very spiritual place, and I don't want to spoil this. But my family got so much from them, I thought I should share it with others. Forget theme parks and costly activities, this place is everything a kid wants. The loop walk is not too long but long enough, and our young children (5, 8, 10) were blown away by the caves. There is something just so unique about the caves and their formation over thousands of years.

247Rose

Photographers delight - the sandstone cliffs are a maze of colour and pattern. Every time you turn a corner there is something else to see. Pristine environment.

cherrybrookchick

this place always amazes me. There are numerous caves to climb in and out. A great place to take kids. The naturally formed caves and rock formations have been formed over thousands of years there is also significant evidence of indigenous habitation. A truly amazing & special place.

leesa69

So glad we stopped here. Magnificent walk around the caves. The countryside lovely and the caves a hidden gem for sure. Great track and very easy walking for us and two kids aged 10 and 7.

Ms_Maia

This lovely little spot is an untold gem. An easy walking track around the base of some outstanding sandstone formations, and some good examples of cave art. These are open caves, rather than underground caves, and they are wonderful to explore.

Ness2319

These caves are very interesting. The walk to them is easy and the caves are great. They aren't caves that you can walk through, they are more shelter type formations. It is very interesting to see the sandstone and the formations it has made. The surrounding scenery/bushland is also great to be a part of.

Lbktechsan

We were on the fence whether to "keep going" or stop and check out the caves. Undoubtably happy we stopped, a must see! Great for shutterbugs too.

SparkieSparkler

Its a shame the caves are mostly caged off due to vandalism. This location, despite not being named from the highway, was one of the busiest places we visited in this area, and all the prettiest spots were full of children climbing all over the sandstone, encouraged by their enthusiastic parents taking photos on their iPhones. Some nice views but not the best. Track's in good condition and clearly some money and effort spent on keeping it that way. More suited to families and people not used to getting 'off the beaten track'.

Family_565

My kids, aged 7 to 11 chose this as their favourite place on our holiday. They loved climbing and exploring the caves themselves.

geoffreym740

Ask a local to tell you about it as it is a hidden gem. Take a step back in time and immerse yourself in the aboriginal culture and way of life from 20,000 years ago. Sit and close your eyes and forget all of your worldly troubles as you can hear the wind in the trees and the wildlife. One of my favorites.

Ms_Maia

These are amazing! A gentle 1km walk around an impressive sandstone windcave, with some amazing views and priceless indigenous artefacts. A must see!

586kathrynb

These caves are worth a visit. You can't go in them and it's just like walking around the base of a small Uluru but it's an interesting and lovely walk. It's suitable for everyone, even small children and older people. On one side of the rocky outcrop, there are spectacular views over the plains. Bring food and water and spend a couple of hours there.