Seeing is believing! The visual impact takes your breath away. Each chamber seems richer than the one before, thickly draped with crystal formations. This ancient cave is famous for the ‘Pillar of Hercules’ (Jenolan’s tallest stalagmite) and the enchanting ‘Crystal Basin’, which fills, on occasion, with pure water, of the palest blue.
No minimum age....1.5 hour tour.... average fitness.... 358 stair steps....470 metres
adults $60, children age 4 to 15 - $42, infants - $0, families from $130 to $222.
Imperial
Our easiest cave tour. Follow an ancient river bed, mostly level, with short sets of stairs, an excellent choice if you're not quite as mobile as you once were. This cave tells amazing stories. See the awesome ‘Crystal Cities’. This is our only tour where you also get the chance to marvel at the pure blue waters of the underground river.
adults $46, children age 4 to 15 - $33, infants - $0, families from $100 to $170.
Chifley
Variety and surprises! As you move deeper, this ancient cave reveals its unique beauty – huge caverns, narrow passages, a wealth of stories, fossils and crystal in every form, from the rich ‘Lucinda Chamber’ to the bizarre ‘Wall of Noses’. See our most exquisite spar crystal. An outstanding experience for all ages.
No minimum age.... 1 hour tour.... average fitness.... 421 stair steps.... 690 metres
adults $46, children age 4 to 15 - $33, infants - $0, families from $100 to $170.
Temple of Baal
Dramatic & Evocative! This ancient cave is renowned for its spectacular features. Marvel at the awesome crystal formations in this citadel of reflection. Explore two huge, awe-inspiring caverns, famous for fossils, helictites, stories, the ominous names of its formations and for our longest crystal shawl, the ethereal ‘Angel’s Wing’.
Minimum age 6.... 1.5 hour tour.... average fitness.... 358 stair steps.... 470 metres
adults $60, children age 4 to 15 - $42, families from $130 to $222.
Lucas
Your journey starts with a 300 stair step ascent. Gaze down upon the waters of the Blue Lake. In the Lucas, feel dwarfed by the sheer scale of our highest and widest chambers. Music and lighting showcase the Cathedral's massive formations. Warm up your vocal cords in the famous acoustics. Stand in awe, in the beauty of the 'Procenium' and 'Mafeking' chambers.
No minimum age .... 2 hr tour (approx) .... strenuous .... approx 1000 stair steps .... 860 metres
adults $52, children age 4 to 15 - $37, infants - $0, families from $113 to $192.
NEW - Fossil Hunters
School holidays bring underground fun for kids. Little adventurers get kitted with caving helmets and real head lamps, before braving the Bone Cave, in this interactive experience. They learn about fossils, bones and all things caves, with hands-on experiments and treasure hunt. Kids leave with a little something to take home! All guides hold a Working with Children Check, so Mum or Dad can either join in, or relax at the café, for some kid-free time, knowing their little ones are in safe hands.
Weekends during NSW school holidays, age 5-12, 1.5 hrs,
Plughole
Face a unique challenge! Get dirty, abseil, squeeze, crawl and climb deep into the heart of the mountain, with only a headlamp to light your way. Feel the excitement! Emerge with a brand new swagger and that special exhilaration that only authentic adventure can provide. We guide you step by step, so no experience needed.
Minimum age 10.... 2.5 hour expedition.... average fitness, flexibility and agility needed
$165 per person
Private Tours
Planning a romantic moment - maybe a marriage proposal? Got a super special occasion coming up? Or looking for an experience with a difference? By prior arrangement, and 2 week's notice, we can take you on a private guided journey of any one of our caves, even those not currently on our tour schedule. Arrange a private tour for just yourself, or share with a select group of family and friends. So many experiences from which to choose, each different! Prices on enquiry.
Important:
30 Minutes Between Tours - If you book more than one cave tour on the same day, give yourself a break of perhaps 30 minutes between tours, and you will have a much better experience.
