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Notable cave · Etheridge Shire, Queensland

The Arch

The Arch is a cave in Etheridge Shire, Queensland.

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The Arch: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit The Arch

Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach The Arch — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -18.22249, 144.57812. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is The Arch open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for The Arch yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit The Arch?

    Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near The Arch?

    Nearby: Undara Volcanic National Park (sanctuary, 15 km), Forty Mile Scrub National Park (sanctuary, 40 km), Kinrara National Park (sanctuary, 61 km), Einasleigh Copper Mine and Smelter (fort, 75 km), Stephenson's Cave (cave, 0 km), Stephenson Cave (cave, 0 km).

    Is The Arch worth visiting?

    The Arch is listed as a notable cave in Queensland on Spotwander.