Wombeyan Caves: Fig Tree Cave Tour
This is a self-guides tour. The limestone in the caves of Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is 430 million years old. The geological processes that have created the magnificent cave system you see today continue to work their magic. You'll notice the impressive cave decorations, including stalactites and stalagmites, that are created by the infiltration of water into the caves.
• Parking is available at Kui Kiosk and need to leave the cave by 4.15pm. • The cave is accessed by a token, a 15min walk from the visitor centre. Ticket holders will need to collect a token from the visitor centre before heading to the cave entrance. • There is a steep, 500m gravel path to the cave entrance. • The ground in the cave can be slippery, so please take care. • The temperature in the cave is approximately 15˚C all year round. • Food is not permitted inside the cave. • The cave is not suitable for prams. • Please use the public amenities at the visitor centre as there are no toilets near the caves.
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Wombeyan Caves: Fig Tree Cave Tour
What's included in Wombeyan Caves: Fig Tree Cave Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
You can set your own pace on a self-guided tour, pausing as often as you like to take in the awesome cave formations that surround you. The carefully placed lighting means you won’t miss a thing – look out for stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, cave coral and other beautiful cave decorations. The cool cave air will make you feel like you’ve stepped into another world, and the information you discover along the way means you’ll leave a cave expert. The tour finishes with a stroll through the magnificent Mable Way to Victoria Arch. This colourful daylit cavern is one of the largest chambers at Wombeyan Caves. Look out for rare rock formations called stromatolites that resemble the tails of crayfish as you pass through the final chamber of Fig Tree Cave. Grading: Medium. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. An average level of fitness is required for this tour. There are some steep sections and less than 200 steps inside the cave.
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- Cave access
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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Ticket Redemption
The cave is accessed by a token-operated door, a 15min walk from the visitor centre. Online ticket holders will need to collect a token from the visitor centre before heading to the cave entrance.
