Pilliga caves

Near our accommodation at Pilliga were these incredible sandstone caves.


"Situated around a large sandstone outcrop, the Sandstone Caves are a series of cathedral type caves and overhangs displaying an array of interesting colours and shapes. They have been formed over many thousands of years through the weathering of the fragile sandstone.
Note the weathering effect on the extremely fragile sandstone. The rock has bands of more resistant material rich in quartz layered in the sandstone and this has been left behind as the softer sandstone succumbs to the wear and tear of wind, rain, heat and cold.
The Sandstone Caves are an Aboriginal site for the local Gamilaraay people. The Gamilaraay people are proud of their cultural heritage, including their powerful connection to the Pilliga landscape and the native plants and animals within it. Grinding grooves, rock art and other Aboriginal sites provide a strong link with traditional times. The use of bush tucker and other natural resources remain an important part of the local community".