Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve - show caves and theme tours
A variety of guided tours are available at Wombeyan Caves, and can be taken over one or two days. Take the next available tours or choose your own combination. The staff at Wombeyan can also help you with your selection. If you're looking for more of a challenge, you could also find out about our adventure tours.
Take your time, relax and explore the magic that is Wombeyan's underworld. Between tours, enjoy the free above-ground activities or a leisurely picnic lunch on any of the well-grassed flats.
Figtree Cave (self-guided tour)
Figtree Cave is one of the premier self-guided tours in NSW, allowing you to view outstanding formations, geological features and cave hydrology at your leisure.
The cave is accessed via a token-operated door after a short walk from the visitors centre. Figtree then becomes a totally time- and hands-free experience with the interpretation and lighting electronically controlled. The trip through the cave, culminating in Victoria Arch, is easily accessed by all ages.
Wollondilly Cave
The Wollondilly Cave is the longest and most varied of the show caves at Wombeyan. It is a cave of several levels with five main chambers linked by passages created by free-flowing streams. The variety and quality of the cave formations is truly stunning. The tour through the cave is 800 metres with 400 steps.
Tour duration: 1.5 hours
Available: 1pm daily
Junction Cave
The Junction Cave was officially 'discovered' in 1897 and opened to the public in 1906. The cave was completely refurbished for its centenary in 1997. Junction Cave is renowned for its rich colours, spectacular shawls and flowstones. The Junction has 350 steps.
Tour duration: 1.5 hours
Available: 2.30pm daily
Kooringa Cave
The smallest of the show caves at Wombeyan, Kooringa Cave, consists of a single chamber of great beauty. It was opened to the public in 1875 and is one of the most heavily decorated caves on the Reserve, containing many pristine white columns and contrasting iron-rich draperies. There are approximately 200 steps.
Tour duration: 1 hour
Available: 10.30am on Saturdays
Mulwaree Cave
Officially 'discovered' in 1865, Mulwaree Cave is a colourfully decorated upper level section of the Wollondilly Cave. Striking variations in colour and shining wax-like decorations are the standout features of this cave, which is 200 metres long. There are 226 steps to negotiate.
Tour duration: 1 hour
Available: 10.30am on Sundays
Heritage tour - reliving the past
Picture yourself as a visitor to Wombeyan Caves in the 1800s, exploring mazes of underground passageways and vast open caverns with only candles to light the way. Sound interesting? Wombeyan Caves now provides a link with the past with an exciting and educational heritage tour.
Spend up to three hours with a guide exploring many sections of caves undisturbed since the days of candlelight tours prior to 1928. Lamps are used for a truly historical view of some of Wombeyan's most spectacular chambers and cave formations. To avoid disappointment we recommend an early booking.
Tour prices
Individual tour prices are listed below, but if you're planning on visiting more than one cave, consider buying an Underworld Pass. Passholders see two or more caves at a fraction of the cost of purchasing cave tours individually. Two Underworld passes are available:
Discovery Pass
Visit the magnificent self-guided Figtree Cave, plus join a guided tour of any one of the following four caves:
- Wollondilly Cave
- Junction Cave
- Mulwaree Cave
- Kooringa Cave.
Explorer Pass:
Visit the magnificent self-guided Figtree Cave, plus join a guided tour of any two of the following four caves:
- Wollondilly Cave
- Junction Cave
- Mulwaree Cave
- Kooringa Cave.
| CAVE | PRICE | ||
Adult | Concession * | Family ** | |
| Figtree Cave (self-guided) | $13.00 | $8.00 | $30.00 |
| Wollondilly Cave | $16.00 | $10.00 | $39.00 |
| Junction Cave | $16.00 | $10.00 | $39.00 |
| Mulwaree Cave | $16.00 | $10.00 | $39.00 |
| Kooringa Cave | $16.00 | $10.00 | $39.00 |
| Heritage Tour | $30.00 | $20.00 | --- |
| Discovery Pass | $21.00 | $14.00 | $50.00 |
| Explorer Pass | $28.00 | $18.00 | $65.00 |
More information
For your comfort while visiting the caves we recommend:
- a light sweater, even during the summer months
- sturdy non slip shoes.
Please note that the following are not allowed on cave tours:
- eating or drinking, including chewing gum
- smoking and
- touching the formations.