Newnes State Forest: Wild Gorge, Dome Cave and Cosmic Cave

Date:
08-Jan-2022

Category:
Day Walk

Days:
1

Grade:
4 MH

Description
Find out why this spectacular and threatened area must be protected for future generations. Park on a fire trail off Sunnyside Ridge Road and walk east to the head of a tributary of Wild Gorge. Descend it, visiting Dome Cave along the way, then explore both branches of the gorge, including Pinch Point Circle. Move south east and out towards Carne Creek, then climb out and visit Cosmic Cave. Exit via Split Rock Point and Pass. Re-connect with the cars. About 8k. Scrambling and exposure.

Map:
Cullen Bullen

Participants:
8

LGA:
Lithgow City

Type:
Program

Joint Walk With:
NPA, SBW, BC

Status:
Deferred