Sandstone Caves walking track
Pilliga Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Sandstone Caves walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.7km loop
Time
1hr - 1hr 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Directions can be obtained by visiting or contacting Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre. The walk is not signposted as requested by the Aboriginal Elders.
Parking
Parking is available at the start of Sandstone Caves walking track.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
You may experience a great range of temperatures on any day in the park. In summer it's generally hot in the daytime and temperatures often exceed 40C. In winter nights can be very cold, but you can enjoy clear sunny days. Rainfall is also highly variable, ranging from drought to prolonged wet periods, with the average annual rainfall around 600mm. Creeks may quickly become impassable after heavy rain.
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 35°C
Highest recorded
45°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 21°C
Lowest recorded
-6.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
June to September
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre
- 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6843 4011
- pfdc@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 50-58 Wellington St, Baradine NSW 2396
Park info
- in Pilliga Nature Reserve in the Country NSW region