City: New South Wales
Top Things to do in New South Wales
Top Hotels in New South Wales
- 1. Little National Hotel Sydney
- 2. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
- 3. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
- 4. Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport
- 5. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
- 6. Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney
- 7. Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
- 8. Meriton Suites Sussex Street, Sydney
- 9. PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
- 10. The Grace Hotel Sydney
The 10 Best Caverns & Caves in New South Wales, Australia
New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In March 2017, the population of New South Wales was over 7.8 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 4.67 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
Restaurants in New South Wales
1. Pooh Bear's Corner
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By jas0nr82 - Weston, Australia
Always a pleasure to see Pooh Bears Corner on the trip down to Batemans Bay. Also marks the start of the twisty section on Clyde Mountain.
2. Jenolan Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,906 reviews
Jenolan Caves are the largest, most spectacular and most famous caves in Australia. Explore the world's oldest caves - one of the most outstanding cave systems in the world. You are never too young or old to experience the amazing - award-winning tours, adventure caving and scenic bush walks. Glimpse Australian birds and animals in the wild, including kangaroos and platypus. Relax in our magnificent Chisolm's Restaurant, cafe or bar. We even offer accommodation - hotel, motel, cottage or backpacker lodge. Set in Blue Mountains World Heritage wilderness, Jenolan Caves are a national treasure, of awe-inspiring beauty and scale. Please note that our amazing caves are closed temporarily due to COVID-19 restrictions, however we are currently welcoming guests to our hotel, restaurant and cafe.
Reviewed By samis892 - Sydney, Australia
The caves are well worth a visit. We toured the stunning Orient cave on the 1st day, stayed the night in a family room (very comfortable), had dinner in the Jenolan House restaurant (outstanding lamb shanks & desserts to die for) & toured the popular Lucas cave the next day. We also did the river walk (in the blue lagoon I 1st thought the bubbles that float regularly to the surface were turtles but we soon learnt that they are in fact a family of resident Platypus - very cool!) There's also a self-guided cave you can visit called the Devil's coachhouse - a decent walk not for the faint hearted but there's also a lookout you can reach without having to venture down the side of the mountain for the entry to the massive cave. You'll find it along the six foot walking track. Will definitely be returning with swimmers for the waterfall lagoon & to tour the many other caves.
3. Abercrombie Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By 562davew - Nowra, Australia
Absolutely worth the visit. We camped two nights and really enjoyed the walks and caves. Hot showers and toilets. And taps in the camping area. Lovely creek with great swimming holes. Loved seeing the stars at night. Worth the visit
4. Yarrangobilly Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By Explorer146363
We stayed in west wing of Caves House. Over 2 days walked 4 caves & swam in the thermal pool.Very relaxing . Staff were very accommodating & helpful. Amazing Caves!
5. Wombeyan Caves
6. Day Dream Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 322 reviews
Reviewed By thebaldcritic - Shellharbour, Australia
We had a cancellation due to poor weather, so visiting the ‘Historic Day Dream Mine’ was a last-minute thought. So glad that we did squeeze in this tour, the place is a very impressive site and COVID-19 Safe. You need to sign-in and use the hand sanitiser before entering the at the original homestead, then select which tour you want to participate – Underground + Surface Tour @ $33 per adult OR Surface Only Tour @ $8 per adult and pay. They also ask you, at an extra cost, if you would like to order Devonshire tea, which will be ready upon your return from your tour – which we declined as we had a booking for lunch elsewhere. In return, staff will add your name on the list and you wait outside until a tour guide is available, our tour guide was Beth. Waiting time wasn’t long, it could take about 15 to 20 minutes of waiting time but in the meantime, you are free to observe the artefacts on site close-by. We have chosen the Underground + Surface Tour (duration is approx. 1hr to 1.5hr), may as well get the full experience. Beth handed us all a hardhat with a light on it for safety of course and to wear a face mask for COVID-19 reasons (just remember to bring a face mask with you, if you’re doing this tour). Beth told us that the site has been passed onto many family generations, which probably explains why the site is well kept as close as it can be to its original form dated way back to the 1800s. The tour was very informative and knowledgeable of the past, up until present. We did the surface tour first and discovered why this mine was called ‘Daydream’, quite interesting, the miners back then grew poppy flowers, which of course has opium, needless to explain further… right? We did actually see poppy flowers, still blooming wildly, scattered around the site due to recent wet weather. Then we finally reached the mining cave that we need to enter for the underground experience. We had to wait for the previous group to exit out of the cave before we enter. I must admit, it was funny to see the previous group, all red-faced and panting, trying to catch their breath. I thought that perhaps they were unfit? It is until it was our turn, you understand why the previous group looked the way they were when exiting the cave. When you enter the cave, it is very narrow, dark, hence the reason why you have a light on your hardhat because it is totally dark without a light and also keeps your head from being injured, as I did in fact knock my head several times in the walls of the cave due to it being so narrow. The cave is very steep and can be dangerous if you don’t have a good grip or sturdy, enclosed shoes – so glad the cave has handrails on both sides, there would be no hope for me getting down or up that cave. Although the tour is at a steady pace, I believe the fitness level is ‘above average’, if you’re considering doing the Underground + Surface Tour due to the steep decline and incline. There is a section within the cave, where you get to sit down for a rest and catch your breath, while Beth shows you the tools used back then, giving you an experience of what the miners could visually see when they first began in the 1800s and a demonstration with an eight-year-old boy (who was on our tour) where you will see how mining was once operated, when sorting for silver. The cave still has plenty of silver too. If you have a health problem or claustrophobic, I strongly suggest for you to do the Surface Tour only or seek your doctor’s opinion. Our group was a mixed bag, with ages ranging from 8 years to 50+ years. Highly recommend this tour experience, held seven days a week. Beth was an excellent tour guide and clearly showed her love and passion, and pride that this site has been kept within the family for many generations and very happy to share all that she knows. No questions were too hard to answer.
7. Sandstone Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By peterevans61 - Sydney, Australia
So glad I went .... wonderfully tranquil I was the only one there. Plus the flies. Take aerogard. Finding it wasn’t easy ... no sign off the main road but Google Maps helped ... Apple Maps no help. Dirt road is good for all vehicles .... caves and sandstone colours and formations just beautiful
8. Wellington Caves & Phosphate Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By wovenbyr - Dover, Australia
I did the fossil discovery and the cave experience and both were well worth the effort. The staff were very knowledgeable and were focused on providing interesting facts and details.
9. Glow Worm Tunnel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By CollettemOn - Melbourne, Australia
Having read the reviews online we were prepared for a much tougher drive in than we experienced. The dirt road had been graded recently and was no more or less rough than dirt roads generally are. The greater risk for us was large 4WD vehicles driving too fast around bends towards us. We arrived at the park late in the afternoon (5:30pm) on a hot day which meant we could park right next to the start of the walk and it was cooler. The drive in from Lithgow passes through beautiful, boulder strewn country. The walk to the glow worm tunnel is stunning. To see the worms, you need to be quiet - loud noises disturb them and they won’t glow. This escaped at least one group walking the tunnel at the same time as us. Take a good torch (or two) as the tunnel floor is uneven and wet, walk in till the light from the tunnel entrance has dimmed, turn off your lights and let your eyes adjust. The worms are denser at some points so try a few places as you walk in.
10. Gosangs Tunnel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Ree0601 - Shoalhaven, Australia
Amazing! Small cave tunnel you need to climb/crawl through with amazing views when you get to the other side
