Red Hands Cave Walking Track
A creek-side loop to one of the best-preserved Aboriginal hand stencil galleries in the Sydney region.
- Distance8km loop
- Time1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- DifficultyGrade 3 of 5
- Nearest townGlenbrook
About this walk
From the Glenbrook Creek causeway the track follows Camp Fire Creek through tall forest to Red Hands Cave, where layers of ochre hand stencils and prints are protected behind a screen. The return leg passes axe-grinding grooves in the creek bed.
This is Dharug Country. Look, photograph, and leave everything exactly as it is.
Route map
Mapped length 3.6 km. Route line from OpenStreetMap; distance and grade in the summary are the official NPWS figures where available.
Take this map offline
Phone reception drops out across most of the Mountains. Save the route before you leave town.
GPX opens in Gaia GPS, AllTrails, Organic Maps, Garmin and most navigation apps and shows your live position on the route with no signal. How to use offline maps.How to get there
Enter the park at the Glenbrook gate on Bruce Road (see Jellybean Pool directions) and continue down to the causeway carpark on Glenbrook Creek.
Parking: Causeway carpark, inside the Glenbrook entrance. Vehicle entry fee applies.
By train: Train to Glenbrook station, then about 3 km on foot to the causeway.
Good to know
- The causeway floods after heavy rain and the track closes.
- You can also drive the unsealed road to the Red Hands carpark for a 5-minute walk to the cave.
Common questions
How long is Red Hands Cave Walking Track?
Red Hands Cave Walking Track is 8km loop and takes about 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min.
How hard is Red Hands Cave Walking Track?
It is rated Grade 3 on the Australian Walking Track Grading System: suitable for most ages and fitness levels, with some steps and short steep sections.
Where does Red Hands Cave Walking Track start?
Enter the park at the Glenbrook gate on Bruce Road (see Jellybean Pool directions) and continue down to the causeway carpark on Glenbrook Creek. GPS: -33.78023, 150.61741.
Where do I park for Red Hands Cave Walking Track?
Causeway carpark, inside the Glenbrook entrance. Vehicle entry fee applies.
Can I take my dog to Red Hands Cave Walking Track?
No. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in NSW national parks, including on leads or in vehicles.
Is there phone reception at Red Hands Cave Walking Track?
Do not rely on it. Download the GPX file or save this page offline before you leave Glenbrook.
Sources: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (distance, time, grade, coordinates); OpenStreetMap contributors (route line). Last checked Thursday 12 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Photo: Sardaka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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