Why adventure-seekers can’t stop talking about this breathtaking ‘hidden cave’ just 45 minutes from a major Aussie city
- Adventurous Aussies are travelling to a ‘secret’ cave 45 minutes from Sydney
- The Cape Solander cave offers incredible ocean views surrounded by rocks
- But the hidden cave is known to be somewhat difficult to find
- It’s located off the beaten trail at the end of Cape Solander drive
- Travellers should not attempt to reach the spot during days of high sea level
Adventurous travellers are flocking to a ‘secret’ hidden cave inside a national park just outside of Sydney.
Less than an hour away from the CBD, the Cape Solander cave offers breathtaking ocean views surrounded by rocks and stone that have been carved from the impact of the sea.
But the cave is known to be somewhat difficult to find as it’s located off the beaten trail at the end of Cape Solander drive via the Cape Baily Track in Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
Less than an hour away from the busy CBD, the Cape Solander cave offers breathtaking ocean views surrounded by rocks and stone that have likely been carved from the impact of the sea
The cave itself is gorgeous and has a round skylight carved out of the rocks and doorway-like lookout (pictured)
The cave is known to be somewhat difficult to find as it’s located off the beaten trail at the end of Cape Solander drive via the Cape Baily Track in Kamay Botany Bay National Park
The destination itself is gorgeous and has a round skylight carved out of the rocks and doorway-like lookout.
The trek to the cave is not for the faint hearted and should not be attempted to reach on high-level sea days.
The trail is 5km long one way and would take around two hours to complete and feels like a ‘world away’ from the city.
Start the Cape Baily Track from Cape Solander Lookout and follow the rugged shoreline all the way to lighthouse, making sure to keep to the boardwalk where possible.
The trek to the cave is not for the faint hearted and should not be attempted to reach on high-level sea days
The trail is 5km long one way and would take around two hours to complete and feels like a ‘world away’ from the city. Travellers say Cape Solander is temporarily closed until April
The spot has increased in popularity over the years as Sydneysiders and visitors have posted images online of the stunning location.
Travellers say Cape Solander is temporarily closed until April.
The track is considered to be kid friendly but it’s not recommended to bring children down to the secret cave location.
Online many have described the scenic location as an ‘absolute gem’ with a ‘perfect view’.
‘This looks like a must do for us. The views are amazing,’ one person wrote on Instagram.