Top 6 Most Beautiful Caves In Australia
While there is plenty of beautiful landscape to see above ground in Australia, some of the most astounding natural beauties may be found far beneath the ... read more...surface. These are some of the most beautiful caves in Australia for low-key spelunking, including crystallized stalactites and stalagmites.
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Cathedral Cave is unique among the caverns on our list, as it is frequently utilized for weddings and subterranean opera concerts. As a results, it tops our list of the most beautiful caves in Australia. Once you see the wonderfully lighted cave walls and hear the natural acoustics the cave has to offer, you'll want to move in. On this trip, you'll walk through zig-zag corridors and across a suspension bridge while learning about the area's rich geological history.
Cathedral Quarry is Situated in the Little Langdale Valley. With no parking available at the quarry itself, there are a few different walks to enjoy depending on where you park.
Location: Apsley New South Wales -
The Chillagoe-Mungana Caves, located in the Atherton Tablelands, are 400 million years old. As you navigate the steep ramps, stairs, and ladders underground on a ranger-led tour of the limestone caverns, you'll be carried away by the spectacular calcite crystals, natural columns, and cave artwork.
There will be plenty of magnificent moments in store with 11 rooms, fig trees, shafts of daylight, and a fossilised gigantic kangaroo.
Location: Frew St, Chillagoe QLD
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Jenolan Caves are a group of caves in Jenolan, Australia. Among must-see caves in Australia, Jenolan Caves are some of the best, with five distinct caves to explore. It's tough to pick favorites, but if we had to choose just one, we'd go to Orient Cave because of the stunning stalactites that hang overhead as you descend further into.
Jenolan Caves is considered one of the most beautiful caves in Australia recognized by many visitos. The network's largest cave, Lucas Cave, features the Instagrammable "Broken Column" as well as an underground river.
Location: Location: Oberon, New South Wales
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In the Margaret River area, Lake Cave is the deepest cave you may explore. The one-hour journey begins with a magnificent entrance via a sinkhole surrounded by a forest of karri trees.
Inside, you'll be led to a peaceful lake that reflects the crystal formations suspended from the cave's ceiling when it's calm. You'll have the opportunity to sit and relax while watching water gradually trickle from the crystals above.
Location: Caves Rd &, Conto Rd, Forest Grove WA
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Tantanoola Cave, tucked within a cliff face, is one of the greatest in South Australia. The cave's walls and ceilings are covered in pink and brown speleothems, which include fossilised shells, stones, and seal bones that are supposed to have developed when the ocean receded many years ago.
Your host will offer you an in-depth look at the cave's history and geology before allowing you to walk the chambers at your leisure, which is wheelchair accessible. To complete the speccy experience, take a walk along the cliff top walking track.
Location: East of Tantanoola
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Rounding out our list of the most beautiful caves in Australia is Hastings Caves.
The Hastings Caves, described as wonderful, are concealed behind deep green ferny glades and woodlands, which perfectly matches the theme. Before having a plunge in the natural thermal pool above, explore the dolomite Newdegate Cave, Australia's largest exhibition cave. On your journey, you could even come across platypus, quolls, and pademelons.
Location: Southern Tasmania