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Things to do in Australia, Australia: The Best Caverns & Caves
Coordinates: 25°S 133°E / 25°S 133°E / -25; 133
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1. Jewel Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,487 reviews
Jewel Cave is Western Australia's largest show cave and is home to one of the longest straw stalactites in any tourist cave in Australia. Your guide will take you on an incredible journey through several large caverns featuring colossal formations and dazzling cave crystal. The site features a cafe, interpretative and retail facilities. Located on Caves Road, 38 kilometres south of Margaret River and 12 kilometres north of Augusta.
Reviewed By KathySNSW
Recommend a tour of Jewel Cave while in the Augusta/Margaret River Area. Interesting and beautiful formations and guide Richard was very informative with both his geology and knowledge of the cave and it's history. Tour went for an hour, there were a few hundred steps but no rush. Group limited to 30 people. Ours was much less than that. Recomnended
2. Gunns Plains Caves
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 245 reviews
Guided cave tours though a limestone cave which has a permanent stream running the length of the cave. Spectacular calcite formations with lots of colour. Glowworm display and you may spy Platypus or Giant freshwater Lobster in the stream. Family run business with friendly knowledgeable guides Tours run daily (except Christmas Day) at 10am, 11am, 12noon, 130pm, 230pm and 330pm. Other times by appointment.
Reviewed By Debbydoodardar - Burnie, Australia
we had Geoff as our guide and he was fun and considerate as well as so knowledgeable... its a whole new world underneath there... the formations are just spectacular prehistoric beauty. we loved every minute. We live in Burnie and always love the drive to Gunns Plains it was awesome and followed up with a devonshire tea at Wings Wildlife Park which was good.
3. Ewens Pond
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Ewens Ponds is a series of three water-filled limestone sinkholes on Eight Mile Creek 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Mount Gambier and 8.4 kilometres (5.2 mi) east of Port Macdonnell, South Australia. The ponds are popular with recreational divers due to underwater visibility of up to 80 metres (260 ft).
Reviewed By CassandraJane000 - Wollongong, Australia
Hire wetsuits, and all the gear from east Allendale general store. Friendly staff, clean and new gear, well priced. The water is freezing but when suited up you could stay in for hours....though you can only stay in for 1 hour. You need to book your snorkel or dive with parks SA. and you book a time slot as a minimum of 2 people can go and a max of 6 each hour. Wonderful experience, gentle current takes you through the 3 ponds/sinkholes. Great clarity. A must do
4. 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.
5. Undara Volcanic National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Park that contains the remains of the longest flow of lava on earth, which has created a complex network of subterranean caves and passages.
Reviewed By MarkE20 - Whitianga, New Zealand
Great place set up by a local family station holders. Sealed road all the way off the highway. Great camping, caravan park and glamping tents available. Lots of wild life, the Lava Tubes are well worth a visit. There is a gift shop, restaurant and bar. We dined at the restaurant and the meals were fantastic. Great view from restaurant with outdoor wood fire on cold nights. Lots of other activities also, campfire sing songs, walks and hikes.
6. Lake Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,759 reviews
Lake Cave is a stunning crystal wonderland; the only cave in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge with a permanent lake. The water acts as a mirror, reflecting the myriad of delicate crystal straws above. The cave is renowned for the ‘Suspended Table’ – a massive calcite decoration, weighing several tonnes, that hangs from the ceiling and almost touches the surface of the lake. The precinct features an interpretative centre, retail and cafe facilities. Located 20 kilometres south of Margaret River.
Reviewed By RussellP284 - Margaret River, Australia
Awesome experience must do whilst in Margaret river, informative guides .Amazing lighting make the most of the cave decorations mother nature at its natural best .Also a good work out lots of stairs .
7. Naracoorte Caves National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 556 reviews
The caves have preserved an outstanding fossil collection. The Wonambi Fossil Centre offers visitors the opportunity to discover what the area was like over 200,000 years ago.
Reviewed By masonvet
Got there at 9.15 and could book all 3 tours for the morning. After a friendly cafe lunch we self guided around the other cave system and the museum...can honestly say it kept 3 teenagers and 2 adults entertained until 2pm!!! Highly recommend!!
8. 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
9. 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!
