JENOLAN CAVES IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR MAJOR ROAD REPAIRS

Planned reopening in early 2027

Updated: July 2025

We can’t wait to welcome you back. In the meantime, we’re continuing important work to protect both visitors and our remarkable caves. We’re making progress towards reopening to the public in early 2027 and look forward to sharing further updates.

Transport for NSW, Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water are working together as major repair works continue on the Two Mile section of Jenolan Caves Road.

While road repairs are progressing, Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust is delivering a major program of upgrades and maintenance across the precinct.

This includes:

  • Undertaking key maintenance to the infrastructure within the show caves 

  • Restoration and refurbishment of historic Caves House

  • Construction of a new Blue Lake Boardwalk

  • Track and trail upgrades

  • Visitor car park improvements

  • Fire, flood and geohazard resilience projects

  • Critical infrastructure upgrades, including culverts and drainage

These projects will improve visitor safety, protect important heritage assets and support a better visitor experience when Jenolan Caves reopens to the public.

Caves House upgrades

‍The historic Caves House is undergoing a major refurbishment, the project is improving comfort, accessibility and building services while preserving the character of one of Australia's most iconic heritage hotels.

Upgrades include:

  • New ensuites and air-conditioning in guest rooms

  • Air-conditioning and upgraded amenities in Chisholm's Grand Dining Room

  • Improved accessibility throughout the building

  • Improvement works to public guest spaces such as guest reception (arrival point), bar, guest lounge, guest laundries, and Magnolia room

  • Upgrades to the Kanangra-Boyd Function Room

  • New hydronic heating system in guest areas

  • Fire safety and building services improvements

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Major milestones have already been achieved, including the installation of new services and guest ensuites. Guest room air-conditioning is currently being commissioned, with painting and carpeting scheduled for completion shortly. Works to guest accommodation areas are expected to continue through the remainder of the year.

This project has been funded by the NSW Government.

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Road works update

‍The Two Mile section of Jenolan Caves Road was severely damaged by major weather events between 2021 and 2024, leading to the closure of the road and visitor access to the precinct in April 2024.

‍In response, the NSW Government commenced a program of remediation works in August 2024, led by Transport for NSW and informed by environmental, operational and heritage considerations across agencies.

‍Transport for NSW has completed significant stabilisation work and is preparing for the next phase of works, including drainage upgrades, culvert replacements and pavement reconstruction designed to improve long-term resilience.

‍These works are essential to restoring safe and reliable access to Jenolan Caves and allowing visitors to once again experience the world-renowned show caves.

‍For updates on the Jenolan Caves Road project, visit the Transport for NSW project page

Six Foot Track closed between Jenolan Caves and Binda Bush Cabins

There is no access to the Six Foot Track between Jenolan Caves House (precinct area) and Binda Bush Cabins due to the extreme rainfall event that occurred in April. The area remains closed while Jenolan Caves is closed to the public.

For those wishing to do the Six Foot Track, please organise your own transportation to either be picked up or dropped off (as your start or end destination of the track) at the Binda Bush Cabins, 3780 Jenolan Caves Road.

For more information on this closure, please visit Six Foot track | NSW National Parks.

History and style

Caves House is an icon of Blue Mountains accommodation. In 1897, NSW Government Architect, Walter Liberty Vernon, designed and began building the grand Jenolan Caves House.

Awe and wonder

The magical, must-see destination. Jenolan Caves are the largest, most spectacular and most famous tourist caves in Australia.

“I’d heard the caves were amazing, but nothing can prepare you for the sense of sheer astonishment when you enter your first cave chamber.”

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