From the Wyong District Pioneers Association website
There are Caves in the Yarramalong Valley which years ago captured wide attention. Though the early timber getters would no doubt have known of their existence, the Caves did not excite interest until 1890 when “found” by a local sawmill proprietor, John Richter. An engraving made at the time on a rock face read “These Caves were found by J E Richter in 1890”. Sightseers were attracted when the Gosford Times of 11 April 1902 wrote that “this curiosity of nature cannot be found by a stranger owing to the dense forest surrounding”. Richter acted as guide for visitors. Today the Caves are rarely visited largely because of their inaccessibility.
Geocache Location
The cache is hidden within the largest cave and the coordinates are for the cave entrance. It is easy to get access by climbing up between the two rocks. The container is transclucent red.
Other Things to See
- Look out for Richter's engraving about 20m to the East of the big cave
- If you're feeling particularly adventurous there's some nice views from the sandstone clearing up above the cave and slightly to the east.
Safety
- The geocache should be approached from below, it is in the side of a sheer sandstone cliff and you should not attempt to climb down to it
- The only way to access the caves is by bush bashing, so a long sleeve shirt, long pants, gloves and appropriate shoes are recommended
- Take food and water in case you become lost
- The geocache can be accessed without having to take too many risks (you do need to get into the cave however)
Cache News
The cave itself appeared on NBN News not long after the cache was placed. This place is still remote and it was a group of athletes who adventured out there after seeing my strava and insty posts during the cache setup.