Red Hands Cave walking track

Red Hands Cave walking track is an 8 km (about 5 mi) loop from Glenbrook Causeway. It follows Campfire Creek to a sandstone overhang and its hand stencils, then takes the southern gully return to rejoin the creek approach; the causeway section is shared on the way out and back. Allow 1½–2½ hours. The lower return is less clearly drawn than the creek approach, and some route directions describe a similar-distance walk as an out-and-back. Follow the park map and signs at the junction; if the return is unclear, retrace the creek route from the cave for a shorter walk.

Keep right at the signed junction and look by the water for axe-grinding grooves in the sandstone. They are evidence of Aboriginal tool-making here. Eastern water dragons may bask near the junction, so slow down and look before you pass.

Red Hands Cave is a sandstone overhang layered with hand stencils in red, yellow and white ochre. Aboriginal people used this place for thousands of years, and the paintings are estimated to be 500–1,600 years old. One technique held a hand against the wall while chewed ochre and water were blown over it. Keep your hands off the art and don't use flash.

This is a Grade 3 formed track with gentle hills, obstacles and many steps; some bushwalking experience is recommended. There is no drinking-water tap confirmed along the route, so bring what you'll need. Mobile reception is limited in the Glenbrook area. Pets aren't permitted, except certified assistance animals.

A separate 1 km return walk starts at Red Hands Cave carpark and reaches the shelter without the creek approach or causeway loop. Toilets are at that carpark. It is a different access route, not a shortcut from Glenbrook Causeway.