Starting from the car park on Gun Road, Trowutta Caves State Reserve, this walk takes you to the Trowutta Arch. Enjoy a short and easy walk through the scenic temperate rainforest to a fascinating geological formation known as the Trowutta Arch. The walk follows a wide, mostly flat gravel path with a wooden border, winding through a lovely mossy forest filled with towering eucalypts, huge fern trees and fungi-covered logs. After only 500 metres, you'll reach the Trowutta Arch, formed from the remnants of an ancient collapsed cave, one of many in the region. The tall rock arch perfectly frames an exposed sinkhole filled with green algae-covered water, offering excellent photographic opportunities. As you go through the arch, the lush green environment gives way to tall jagged limestone walls. Take your time admiring the scenery before making your way back. The sinkhole is not fenced, so caution with children is advised. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Turn on to Irishtown Road, B22 then drive for 15.8 km
Continue onto Trowutta Road, C218 and drive for another 10.7 km
Turn left onto Reids Road, C218 and drive for another 720 m
Turn right onto Reynolds Road and drive for another 3 km
Turn left onto Gun Road and drive for another 1.3 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the car park on Gun Road, Trowutta Caves State Reserve, head across the road to the trailhead on the other side, passing a 'Welcome to Trowutta Arch' sign. Head along the gravel path, passing between an informative sign and a blue 'Trowutta Arch 15 mins' sign. Follow the Trowutta Arch Track ahead and continue the walk to the Trowutta Arch.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Trowutta Arch Track & Gun Road Start heading along Trowutta Arch Track (a walking track).
After 420 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest.
Then head up the steps (about 60 m long)
After another 100 m come to "Trowutta Arch".
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 570 m to get back to the start.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Trowutta Arch
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
1.1 km
Time
30 min to 45 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (2/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)
Bushwalk
30 min to 45 min
Seat: There is one 420 m from the start.
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Then head up the steps (about 60 m long)
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 570 m to get back to the start.