Jenolan Caves: Lucas Cave Tour

$42.00

Set in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area Jenolan boasts Australia’s?most spectacular cave system and Australia’s largest cave system (that is open to the public).? At 340 million years old Jenolan ranks amongst the oldest caves in the world. When you explore the massive Lucas Cave you stand in Jenolan’s highest and widest chambers – it is humbling!

There are 910 stair steps in this cave so it is regarded as ‘strenuous’ although it can be done by the average visitor. The longest flight of stairs takes visitors into the caves. Once inside it becomes much easier. The tour guides stop every few metres to describe the huge and amazing calcite crystal formations.

The massive Cathedral Chamber is over 50 metres (164 feet) from floor to roof. Talented visitors are invited to sing in this chamber which features perfect acoustics. Many famous singers have performed in this chamber.

Visitors experience the ‘Exhibition Chamber’ the largest chamber at Jenolan – the size of a small football field. The beautiful ‘Procenium’ features stunning colourful cave shawls. Crossing a high bridge visitors gaze down to the underground river far below – still pure and blue.

If you are part of a small group and your tour guide has time you may have the opportunity to see the Mafeking Branch of the Lucas Cave which features some of the most beautiful stalactites and stalagmites at Jenolan.

Also on the way in and out of the Lucas Cave you may see a wild wallaby. Jenolan is located in a huge nature reserve where many marsupials thrive. A colony of rare brush tailed rock-wallabies live at Jenolan Caves and some of these have actually made their home near the entrance to this particular cave. A sighting is not guaranteed but visitors should keep their eyes open especially in the cooler months.

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Set in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area Jenolan boasts Australia’s?most spectacular cave system and Australia’s largest cave system (that is open to the public).? At 340 million years old Jenolan ranks amongst the oldest caves in the world. When you explore the massive Lucas Cave you stand in Jenolan’s highest and widest chambers – it is humbling!

Additional information

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes
Commences

Jenolan Australia
Region

New South Wales
City

Jenolan
Category

Outdoor Activities

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