Merveilles naturelles du parc national des Blue Mountains

Natural Wonders

Explore the subterranean landscapes and geological formations of the Blue Mountains and Kanangra-Boyd National Park. This selection features diverse sandstone overhangs and limestone systems, including the sculptural honeycomb weathering of Wind Eroded Cave and the extensive underground chambers of Colong Caves. Many of these sites, such as Dr Darks Cave, hold historical significance as shelters for early explorers, bushwalkers, and residents throughout the 20th century.

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Wind Eroded Cave

Sandstone overhang featuring honeycomb weathering and sculptural formations carved by wind erosion.

B

Mermaids Cave

Mermaids Cave is an undercut sandstone cave located in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia.

C

Attic Cave

Rock shelter located within the Glenbrook area of the Blue Mountains National Park.

D

Chinamans Cave

Sandstone overhang near Katoomba historically used as a shelter by prospectors and miners.

E

Girraween Cave

Natural sandstone rock shelter situated in the vicinity of Blackheath.

F

Wentworth cave

Sandstone formation located in the Grose Vale region.

G

Kings Cave

Large sandstone overhang near Linden, historically used as a campsite by early 20th-century bushwalkers.

H

Sharks Head Cave

Distinctive rock formation near Glenbrook named for its resemblance to a shark's open jaws.

I

Colong Caves

Extensive limestone system in Kanangra-Boyd National Park featuring stalactites, stalagmites, and multiple underground chambers.

J

Hundred Men Cave

Massive sandstone rock shelter in the Kanangra-Boyd wilderness, historically noted for its significant size.

K

Greenfields Cave

Accessible sandstone overhang located near the walking tracks of Katoomba.

L

Bushrangers Cave

Historic sandstone shelter near Blackheath, traditionally associated with local legends of outlaws and bushrangers.

M

Pheasants Cave

Sandstone overhang located in the rugged terrain near Mount Wilson.

N

Dr Darks Cave

Remote rock shelter in the Grose Valley used as a mountain retreat by Dr. Eric Dark during the 1930s.