Banksia Grove and Caves Circuit

Starting from the car park at the end of Irby Boulevard, Sisters Beach, this walk takes you past Banksia Grove, Lee-Archer Cave and Wet Cave. Enjoy Rocky Cape's natural and cultural attractions on this walk that takes in sea caves, white sand beaches, beautiful coastal views and fascinating Aboriginal sites. The trail passes through a stand of saw-toothed banksias before reaching Lee-Archer Cave, an ancient Aboriginal shelter located above the rocky shore. Entering the cave isn't allowed, but there's a viewing platform at the front with an excellent interpretive panel. You'll also pass Wet Cave, where entrance is permitted, but a flashlight is recommended as the interior is dark. The trail is steep and rough in places and involves some rock-hopping towards the end, but is well worth the effort. 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.

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Safer Bushwalks
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.

Getting There

Start	(-40.9082726,145.544432)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Bass Highway, A2, Boat Harbour. Turn on to Port Road, C232 then drive for 1.4 km Keep left onto Sisters Beach Road, C233 and drive for another 6.4 km Turn left onto Elfrida Avenue and drive for another 305 m Turn left onto Bridge Street and drive for another 260 m Turn right onto Kenelm Avenue and drive for another 400 m Turn left onto Irby Boulevard and drive for another 1.6 km Turn left and drive for another 2 m

Track Notes

Getting started
From the dirt car park along Irby Boulevard (in front of Sisters Beach Retreat), head towards the sheltered signpost along the paved/gravel path. Pass by the said signpost (to your right) and head along the same path as you start moving directly away from the ocean. Stay on the said path for about 130 metres, then keep/veer left to head along Razorback Ridge Track. Follow the said track as it veers right to continue along Banksia Grove and Caves Circuit (clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 10 m continue straight. After another 55 m continue straight. After another 50 m continue straight.
	After another 10 m continue straight, to head along Razorback Ridge Track.
	After another 310 m (at the intersection of Anniversary Bay Circuit & Razorback Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Anniversary Bay Circuit.
	After another 310 m (at the intersection of Banksia Grove Circuit & Anniversary Bay Circuit) turn right, to head along Banksia Grove Circuit.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to the Lee-Archer Cave. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 305 m (at the intersection of Banksia Grove Circuit & Lee-Archer Cave Track) turn right, to head along Banksia Grove Circuit.
	After another 330 m pass the "Wet Cave" (about 15 m ahead). Turn left, to head along Banksia Grove Circuit.
	After another 335 m (at the intersection of Irby Boulevard & Banksia Grove Circuit) turn right, to head along Irby Boulevard (a residential road). After another 60 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
	Continue straight, to head along Irby Boulevard.
	After another 60 m come to the end.

This side trip takes you to the Lee-Archer Cave.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Lee-Archer Cave Track & Banksia Grove Circuit Start heading along Lee-Archer Cave Track (a walking track).
	After another 400 m come to "Lee-Archer Cave". A viewpoint. The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 400 m to the main route.

Terrain

Banksia Grove and Caves Circuit

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	1.8 km
Time	45 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
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)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 1.8 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	1.8 km	[toilet]

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