Sphinx Rock was also known as White Rock, and as Ape Rock. It is a large sandstone outcrop with a magnificent view. It’s quite possible that there was a strong Aboriginal connection to this rock.

A little-known fact is that the turn-of-the-century rustic hut owners used to meet up regularly at Sphinx Rock for a hut owners’ dance. What fun!

An early track from the Springs to the Rock was used for firewood gathering for the Springs Hotel. This track was later subsumed into the Lenah Valley Track.