Blackfellows Hand Cave

Maiyingu Marragu

Useful Information

Location:	Lidsdale. 24 km north of Lithgow PO, off Wolgan Road to Newnes. From Lidsdale north 3 km, Blackfellows Hand Trail on the right. After 1 km on unpaved road smal parking lot. (-33.322470, 150.117301)
Open:	no restrictions. [2022]
Fee:	free. [2022]
Classification:	Karst cave
Light:	n/a
Dimension:
Guided tours:	self guided, L=500 m, D=30 min.
Photography:	allowed
Accessibility:	no
Bibliography:
Address:	Blackfellows Hand Cave.
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History

Description

Blackfellows Hand Cave was a meeting place for the Aboriginal tribes of the area who named it Maiyingu Marragu. The large rock overhang and shelter is a place of cultural significance, and shows well-preserved Aboriginal drawings of hands and weapons. The shelter included a separate men’s and women's area, in addition to a women’s birthing area. Note that this area is of cultural significance, do not touch or in any way damage the paintings. The walking trail to this cave is short an easy.