Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve

  • 2 hours, 20 minutes south of Bathurst, toward Goulburn

Drinking water and toilets can be found at the Kui Kiosk. Another area known for its extensive cave system, the Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is actually the first site in Australia that was    reserved for the protection of caves in 1865. Visitors to the reserve can find cave tours, birdwatching and of course bushwalking, with 3 signed walking tracks for visitors to explore. Birdwatchers keep an eye out as there are over 70 species of birds recorded in the reserve including the Glossy Black Cockatoo. 

Mares Forest Creek Walking Track

  • 1 - 1.5 hours
  • 3.2km return
  • Grade 4

This walk is an easy walk along the Mares Forest Creek with a steep decent at the end taking visitors to the Tinted Cave, the only cave that you can explore on your own. Visitors planning on exploring Tinted Cave are advised to bring a torch. Additionally there are several opportunities for swimming along the creek with deep pools along its length.

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Victoria Arch Walking Track

  • 10-20 minutes
  • 600 meters
  • Grade 4

The Victoria Arch track starts at Kui Kiosk and follows the banks of the usually dry Wombeyan Creek leading up to the spectacular Victoria Arch.

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Wombeyan Waterfall Walking Track

  • 2-3 hours
  • 4km loop
  • Grade 4

Wander along under the shade of tall gum trees, alongside vibrant green ferns and witness the majestic beauty of this stunning waterfall, just near Wombeyan Caves.