About Red Hands Cave
Red Hands Cave is an Aboriginal rock art site in Blue Mountains National Park near Glenbrook, New South Wales. The sheltered sandstone overhang contains ochre hand stencils created by Aboriginal people. Located on the Red Hands Cave walking track, it is one of the most accessible rock art sites in the Blue Mountains. The site is managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and offers insight into Aboriginal cultural heritage within a bushland setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a sheltered sandstone overhang featuring well-preserved ochre hand stencils behind a protective fence, viewed from a platform. The cave is reached via the Red Hands Cave loop walking track through open eucalypt forest and woodland in Blue Mountains National Park. The setting is natural bushland with interpretive signage explaining the art and its cultural context. The track includes some steps and uneven surfaces and is primarily a walking and sightseeing experience.
Key highlights
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Sheltered sandstone overhang with ochre Aboriginal hand stencils
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One of the most accessible Aboriginal rock art sites in the Blue Mountains
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Scenic bushland setting within Blue Mountains National Park
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Interpretive signage explaining the art and cultural context
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Red Hands Cave loop walking track through eucalypt forest