Kanning Cave Walk

Kanning Cave Walk

Darkinjung & Guringai Country

20 min to 40 min

970 m
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Easy track

This short walk follows a clear track to a large sandstone cave on the Kanning Walk. From the Honeman's Picnic Area, follow Kanning Walk through the bush and along the side of a long rock wall. There are several caves along the way, the main one being quiet large and tucked behind some large boulders. The cave provides a cool spot on hot days. After admiring the cave, walk back the same way, passing some large angophora trees. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darkinjung & Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Honeman Rock Picnic Area. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Mub brick building. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Walking along Island View Dr. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Island View Dr. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Start of the Kanning Walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Kanning Walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Native Parsnip flower (Platysace lanceolata). | Photo by admin, 2009.

Kanning Walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Sign on first bend on the Kanning Walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Old Exposed roots of a tree. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Walking between two old trees. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Track passing beside rockface. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Steps beside rock. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Small bridge in Kanning Walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Smaller cave west of the main cave. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Smaller cave on Kanning Walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Large Angophra near main cave. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Metal stairs. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Near the main cave on Kanning Walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Entrance to cave. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Inside the Kanning Walk Cave. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Small tunnel at the back of the cave. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Inside looking out of the cave. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Inside the cave. | Photo by admin, 2009.

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• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
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Getting There

Start	(-33.4594139,151.3915736)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Avoca Drive Turn on to Island View Drive then drive for 180 m Turn slight left onto Panorama Parade and drive for another 145 m Turn left onto Waterford Boulevard and drive for another 55 m Turn left onto Kincumber Street and drive for another 1.7 km

Track Notes

Getting started
From the car park, this walk heads up the road, initially keeping the mud brick building to the left. Soon the road leads to an intersection (next to an information board and fence on the left).
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'One Way' road sign away from the picnic area and along the road. Almost immediately, there is a locked gate and the 'Kanning Walk' sign (on the left).....

Terrain

Kanning Cave Walk

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	970 m
Time	20 min to 40 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Articles

Honeman's Rock picnic area
Honeman's Rock picnic area is a large picnic area at the top end of Island View Drive. This picnic area has a couple of large grassy areas, composting toilets, free electric BBQs, picnic tables, shelters, garbage bins, drinking water and information signs. The picnic area is home to a mud brick building (available for hire) and Honeman's Rock, from which the area derives its name. There is a fair amount of parking available next the picnic area, and some extra spaces a few hundred meters down the road.

Honeman's Rock
Honeman's Rock (aka Honeyman's Rock) is a large rock outcrop in front of the mud brick building, in the Honeman's Rock Picnic area. The exposed section of rock is 60m long and about 30m wide, with the western side having a significant unfenced drop. The rock is named after Cecil Lyle Honeman who became a lease holder on the mountain in 1962. The rock has a large depression that once filled with water, and a drain has been dug to keep the pool empty and clear of rubbish.

Mud Brick Building
The mud brick building is a landmark in the main picnic area at Kincumber Mountain, and is a popular spot to gather. Also known as 'Kincumber Mountain Information Centre', 'The Kiosk', 'Kincumber Kiosk' and 'Kincumber Mountain Kiosk', the building was constructed in 1986 with funding from Community Employment Programme. The building is generally locked but can be booked through the local Lions Club for special events. The building has a rain water tank, small kitchen and one main large room. The verandah also provides good shelter.

Kanning Walk Cave
The main cave on Kanning Walk is surprising large for a sandstone environment. The cave has two main sections. There is a large cabin about 7m wide and 9m deep. A small tunnel extends about 10m further to a small chamber at the back. The entrance to the cave is behind two large boulders, providing extra shelter. It is believed that A. A. Glasson lived in the cave in the early 1930's, which was not uncommon during the depression. The cave has proved to be a great place to rest on hot days.

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