Red Hands Cave Walking Track - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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Red Hands Cave, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Andy Richards/NSW Government
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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

8 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 2:05 pm

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  • Other planned eventsUntil 1 Feb 2027

    1080 pest management operation

    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2026 and 31 January 2027 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

    Do not touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

    All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

    Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

    Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

    For more information, contact the local park office on:

    • Forestville 9451 3479 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
    • NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

About

For an opportunity to see one of the most famous Aboriginal heritage sites in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Red Hands Cave walking track is the route you're looking for.

Head out from Resolute picnic area on this easy bush track to see rock art of the Aboriginal people of this area.

Arriving after a short walk through the red gums, you’ll discover the cave with ochre hand-prints. Pause for a moment to reflect on the lives of the people whose palms are now immortalised. The Aboriginal People of this area are part of a nation that extended Broken Bay in the north to Port Jackson in the south and as far south-west as Lane Cove River. There are six clans within the nation, and it’s the Garigal who lived at West Head.

Retrace your steps, or if you’re inspired to experience more, continue on the Aboriginal Heritage walk for another four kilometres before returning back where you started at Resolute picnic area.

The walk at a glance

Part of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park · Sydney and surrounds

Take this short walk to check out the Aboriginal ochre rock paintings at Red Hands Cave, near West Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Difficulty
Grade 4 · Hard
Distance
0.6km return
Time
30 - 45min
Entry
Park entry fees apply

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  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

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Forestville Office

02 9451 3479npws.sydneynorth@environment.nsw.gov.au

Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm

Where you'll be

West Head Road

Ku-ring-gai Chase NSW 2084

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