Red Hands Cave

Blue Mountains


Less a cave than an alcove, this Aboriginal shelter is decorated by Darug people with hand stencils dating from between 500 and 1600 years ago. It's an easy 8km-return walk, accessed from a car park 3km south of the Glenbrook Visitor Centre. The nearby Jellybean Pool is a great place for a swim on a hot day.


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