New South Wales Bucket List

Location: Jenolan Caves, Blue Mtns, NSW
What is often missed by visitors to Jenolan Caves is the huge Grand Arch that all vehicles must pass through on their way to the main carpark. The arch was once the entrance to a large limestone cavern now occupied by the carpark, Caves House and visitor facilities. Due to water seepage, the cave collapsed many centuries ago, but the arch remain. At 24 metres high, 55 metres wide and 127 metres long, the Grand Arch is the largest open cave in Australia.

3. Carlotta Arch, NSW

Location: Jenolan Caves, Blue Mtns, NSW
Another large cave remnant at Jenolan Caves, Carlotta Arch is like a huge window looking out high above the Devils Coach House. The arch is one of the most photogenic natural arches in Australia, though because of its sheer size, it is difficult to capture its majesty and grandeur accurately in a photograph. A hiking trail climbs up to and behind the arch, allowing photography from both sides. This trail then proceeds to and through The Devil's Coach House. Carlotta Arch has a span of about 20 meters. A viewing platform under the arch offers views to Blue Lake.

Location: Queanbeyan, NSW
A natural limestone bridge to the south of Queanbeyan, it was formed when sediment and corals remains were deposited on an ocean floor 420 million years ago. It was then subjected to intense pressure. Over time the ocean receded and erosion shaped the landscape. The arch was formed by water slowly leaching through the limestone, enlarging cracks until a passage became big enough for Burra Creek to pass through. It reached its present size about 20,000 years ago.

Location: Budawang Ranges, Moreton NP, NSW
Corang Arch is found on the western side of the northernmost tip of Corang Plateau in the Budawang Ranges of southern NSW. An impressive bit of erosion, the arch is much larger than photos indicate. Many more arches are forming in the cliffs of this large sandstone spur, but none will rival the height and size of Corang Arch. It is easily found if walking close to the cliff edge. Access is through a small cave (forming another smaller arch) in the rock platform at the cliff edge.

Location: Bald Rock NP, near Tenterfield, NSW
Situated on the New South Wales-Queensland border, Bald Rock is Australia's largest granite monolith, and rises to 1277 metres above sea level. It towers about 200 metres above of the surrounding bushland, is 750 metres long and 500 metres wide. The granite dome is actually water streaked, creating a striking view on any day. From the top visitors are rewarded by expansive views across a beautiful granite outcrop dotted landscape.