Yarrangobilly
Caves
Location
Located with in the Kosciusko
National Park, 6.5kms off the Snowy Mountains Highway. The caves are 77kms from
Tumut or 109 kms from Cooma.
Caves
tours
Glory Hole Cave is a
self-guided tour that is open from 10am to 4pm daily. Featuring the Glory Arch.
Prices are as follows- Adults: $4, Children (5-15) and pensioners: $2
North Glory Cave is a
90min-tour size 40 max the cave is full with immense stalactites.
Jersey Cave is a 60min-tour
size 20 max the cave is full with extensive rich formations.
Jillabenan Cave is a
60min-tour size 15 max full with decorations this is also has wheelchair
access.
Tour price
list
Adult: $8
Children (5-15) and
pensioners: $5
Discounts for schools and
parties available.
Prices for caves are
subject to change. (If they do please notify me on
Email: [email protected])
Other
Caves
This is one
of the largest caves at Yarrangobilly. Its self-guiding facilities allow you to
visit this cave at your own pace.
Path
length:470 metres
Number
of steps:206 plus ramps
Time
for inspection:45 minutes
Estimated
age: probably less than 100,000 years
North Glory Cave
This cave
has a common entrance with the Glory Hole Cave through the Glory Arch and
features immense stalactites.
Path
length:358 metres
Number
of steps:191 steps
Time
for inspection:1.5 hours
Estimated
age: probably less than 100,000 years
This cave is
noted for its extensive deposits of grey and black flowstone and the density
and diversity of its formations.
Path
length:185 metres
Number
of steps:217 steps
Time
for inspection:1.5 hours
Estimated
age:at least 745,000 years
Jillabenan Cave
Although
small, this cave has impressive displays of delicate formations. The cave has
restricted wheelchair access - phone Yarrangobilly Caves (02 6454 9597) for
more information.
Path
length:73 metres
Number
of steps:none
Time
for inspection:1 hour
Estimated
age:possibly 2 million years
Infrequent
tours are made to other smaller caves at Yarrangobilly. These caves are
undeveloped, without lighting and may require special equipment. They are not
to be entered without permission. Speleological Societies carry out scientific
and exploration work at Yarrangobilly and in many other caving areas throughout
Australia.
Special
tours
Adventure tours to former
tourist caves in school holidays. Advanced bookings advised. Adventure cave
prices $12 per head.
Prices for caves are subject
to change (If they do please notify me on
Email: [email protected])
The Area
Under construction.
Contacts
Mailing address: Ranger-in-charge, Yarrangobilly Caves, PO BOX 472, Tumut.
N.S.W 2720
Phone: (02) 6454-9597, Fax:
(02) 6454-9597
Last Revised: 10/5/99 at 9:14pm
