Jenolan Caves

Jenolan, NSW

Underground
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Where are we going?

Address: 4655 Jenolan Caves Rd, Jenolan NSW 2790, Australia How do we get there? Number: 1300 76 33 11
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About this activity

How old are you?  Right....now add 340 million years to that, and you have the age of Jenolan Caves.  That's a lot of birthday cake!

Jenolan Caves are the WORLDS oldest show caves, with 11 incredible cave tours available for you and your family to adventure through.  It's not as tough as it sounds either - the tours are graded for different degrees of fitness and difficulty, and suitable for all ages, so the whole family can enjoy this incredible experience together.

Meander through the huge stalactites lowering themselves from the cave roof above, and wind past the mighty stalagmites as they seemingly pierce the ground. 

Fancy something slightly different - take one of their night tours! On all days except Sunday you can experience the caves from a slightly different point of view. 

If you want something a bit more adventurous, try the super fun Adventure Caving.  Squeeze, crawl and climb through amazing winding passageways, with only the glow of your headlamp to show you the way.  Exciting!  Mainly suitable for kids over 8 years of age (or the really super brave!)

If its school holiday season, bring your kids aged 7 -11 as they run tours specifically for those ages, so ensure they can participate in fun and educational tours designed just for them - including the Bats, Bugs and Beasties tour where they can experience the cool creatures that hang out down in the depths around you.  Wait...whats that!? Oh...its just a BAT!

Not only can you take a tour through the caves, but you can enjoy a fun musical concert in there too!  How many of your friends have sat and watched a concert deep underground?  We bet not many!  Keep an eye out for the listings so you don't miss out. 

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Directions

Your journey into the underground (and we don't mean the London Tube!) begins at 4655 Jenolan Caves Road, NSW 2790. From Sydney, follow signs towards the blue Mountains. Pass Katoomba, then at Hartley make a left at the Jenolan Caves turn off. Note, the last section of the road is narrow and is not suitable for caravans.

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How much does it cost?

Hilton

Adults

From $46

Hilton

Children

From $37

Hilton

Last Updates

2023

Jenolan Caves FAQ’s

Babies are only permitted to be carried in a front harness

There are plenty of eating options around the caves to enjoy something before or after your visit, including a lovely picnic BBQ area (with gas BBQs) if you want to bring your own food.

If you want to experience a self-guided tour, you must also purchase a guided show cave tour. With this ticket, you will receive a complimentary self-guided ticket.

Make sure you don't touch anything either! It's very important that visitors in the next 340 million years would like to visit and see the same marvels that you are!

They offer exciting school trips and will tailor your trip to the new curriculum, all whilst enjoying a magnificent day out at the caves.

Babies are only permitted to be carried in a front harness

There is disabled parking next to the Guides Office, with two spaces available. Behind Caves House there is one available space.

You should also note that there are 30 steps down into Carey's Cave. After this, there are only occasional steps between fairly level pathways. The paths and steps are quite easy for anyone who is reasonably mobile.

Bring your camera - they want you to go away with as many memories as possible!

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