Hermit's Cave, Stone cave complex on Scenic Hill in Griffith, Australia
The Hermit's Cave includes living quarters, terraced gardens, and stone structures spread across the northeastern outskirts of Griffith at Scenic Hill.
Between 1929 and 1952, Italian migrant Valerio Ricetti constructed this stone dwelling using hundreds of tons of rocks to create shelters and pathways.
The complex contains rock murals, inscriptions, and garden areas that demonstrate the resourcefulness of early 20th-century immigrant life in rural Australia.
Visitors can access multiple sections of the heritage-listed site, including cave enclosures, water cisterns, and walking paths along the stone-walled terraces.
The site represents a rare example of hermitic architecture where one person transformed natural rock shelters into an extensive living space over two decades.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -34.26200,146.06900
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:44
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