Jenolan Caves
Exploring Australia’s ancient subterranean caves
The Jenolan Caves are world-famous limestone caves located on the western edge of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. The caverns are ancient, over 340 million years old, and provide an experience that visitors on an Australian holiday will never forget.
Old Limestone Rooms and Buildings
Where are there great underground formations to see? Visitors are led through lighted show caves, such as Lucas Cave and Orient Cave. Deep caverns contain towering stalactites, sparkling crystal formations and huge underground chambers carved by rivers over millions of years.
Scenic Trails Above Ground and Blue Lake
What are the natural surface features?
The caves are on lovely walking trails leading to the famous Blue Lake with its brilliant limestone-coloured waters. The reserve has tranquil nature trails that meander through it and offer peaceful locations for photography and scenic bushwalks.
Rich in history and indigenous wildlife
What is the link between culture and nature?
It holds special cultural meaning for its traditional custodians, the local Aboriginal people who named it Binoomea. Above-ground visitors often see native Australian wildlife around the valley, including wallabies, lyrebirds and platypuses swimming in the lake.
Jenolan Caves Travel Tips
Best Time to Book Your Appointment?
Spring and autumn are good times with good weather, comfortable temperatures and good cave tours and bushwalks.
Book your tickets for the cave tour online in advance, as popular show caves have strict group limits.
• Bring a light jumper, as it is cool underground all year round, and comfortable walking shoes with a good grip.
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On your travels you will find a great variety in exploring ancient cave systems.
Underground wonders, mountain lookouts and coastal cities combine for a complete and memorable travel itinerary through the region.
How to get from Sydney to Jenolan Caves?
It takes about two and a half hours to drive from Sydney to the Blue Mountains, or you can join a guided day tour from Katoomba.
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