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Jenolan Caves, Jenolan Caves

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Dated to 340 million years, Jenolan Caves represent the oldest known cave system on Earth. The site's main attractions are ten caves filled with ancient limestone formations. You can drop by for a short tour, lasting only a couple of hours and visiting only one cave, or arrange to stay for an entire week and explore all ten caves currently open to the public. A variety of educational and inexpensive family-oriented tours are available on a daily basis.  Frequent underground concerts by Australia's notable performers are held in several caves. You can also choose to undertake a series of nature walks through the rugged mountain bush, all of which are clearly marked and free of charge. Make Jenolan Caves a part of your Jenolan Caves vacation plans using our Jenolan Caves road trip site.
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  • Well the drive to he Caves was fairly challenging due to very poor signage for the detours involved. Cafe staff were surprisingly disinterested and reluctant to assist. About to do cave tour which.....  more
    Well the drive to he Caves was fairly challenging due to very poor signage for the detours involved. Cafe staff were surprisingly disinterested and reluctant to assist. About to do cave tour which.....  more »
  • Exploring the caves were not originally on our list and we are so glad we changed our mind. It was great, we booked the Lucas tour which was 2hrs and perfectly paced. Many steps but lots of breaks... 
    Exploring the caves were not originally on our list and we are so glad we changed our mind. It was great, we booked the Lucas tour which was 2hrs and perfectly paced. Many steps but lots of breaks...  more »
  • We recently visited and did the Chifley Cave tour, it was great with an amazing and enthusiastic tour guide who gave lots of information regarding the caves, including scientific explanations on... 
    We recently visited and did the Chifley Cave tour, it was great with an amazing and enthusiastic tour guide who gave lots of information regarding the caves, including scientific explanations on...  more »
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  • My friend and I visited the Temple of Baal cave. The tour was very well presented and organized. It is a great cave to explore, you can see and feel the magnificence of nature and time itself. The guide will explain how each formation is formed in millions of years. You will know the myth behind the name of the cave and how it was discovered. Overall, a great experience. There are several caves to explore, you just need to decide which ones you like since you have to pay for each one. If you wish to explore more, make sure you come here very early especially on a weekend. I suggest ordering the tickets online and come 1 hr before the tour
  • I went on public holiday, it was easy to find the escort vehicle, there were traffic controller really organised and easy access. Tour started on time. Amazing cave we did Lucas cave. Highly recommended book your ticket online! Easy to walk down instead catch the shuttle bus nice view!
  • The caves themselves are as beautiful as ever, however the drive there now from Sydney is just way too long and boring. The rains in early 2020 has closed the westbound approach via Jenolan Caves road so now you must enter via the western side via Oberon, adding at least 40 minutes to an already long drive. The cave tours are run by knowledgeable and friendly staff. The tours themselves are not that long and they give you plenty of time to take photos. For EV drivers, there are 2 charging stations at the entrance of the Orient cave.
  • We had a private tour arranged through the office. Ribbon Cave with a Temple of Baal Cave entrance and an Orient Cave exit. It was absolutely amazing. Words can’t describe just how special it was to see the 3 different cave formations. Our guid was Geoff and he taught us many things about the formations of the crystals and how they form. It was most informative
  • Nothing better than a cool dark place. A sweltering Sydney summer is a great time to visit Jenolan Caves. Walking into the belly of the beast is such a contrast to the world outside. I only did what I think was the introductory walk and visit. Took my children who were absolutely blown away by the power and awesomeness of the caves. Suddenly your children get to see old time earth reveal herself in the cold darkness. The architecture of nature is simply astounding. The millions and billions and trillions of drops forming old school Star Trek landscapes. Walking through the paths under the lights is set at a relaxed enjoyable pace. For me it was a great return trip as I’ve visited the caves many times. However, to watch my children’s awe at the beauty and weirdness of the Jenolan Caves was an experience to remember. Great bar. Ok food. As usual in high demand natural tourist settings the food has to take care of business and the expensiveness is taken into account considering the amount of work, people and care that has to be maintained to keep these magnificent caves open to the public. So, bring you’re own grub if you don’t feel like spending more than you expect or want. A great visit. Lovely experience and I’ll be back.

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