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89 Wonambi Road, Naracoorte
8760 1210 Website
Entry Type: Paid
Category: Active & Sports, Galleries & Culture, History & Museums, Iconic Attractions, Tours & Trips
Last Update: 01-10-2018
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Overview
The Naracoorte Caves are part of the 800,000 year old Naracoorte East Range. They are World Heritage listed, and one of the world’s most important fossil sites.
For half a million years the caves acted as pitfall traps and predator dens. Animals would fall in through a hole in the ground and not be able to escape. Bones collected – layer upon layer, year after year – creating a rich fossil record of the ancient animals that roamed the area. The fossil record covers several ice ages and the arrival of humans in the area.
Palaeontologists have excavated and dated many of the fossils in Naracoorte Caves. They have reconstructed the skeletons of many of the megafauna that lived so many years ago.
Of the 28 known caves in the park, four are open to the public. Other caves are set aside for scientific research or to protect the caves and their contents. Many of the caves contain spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.
With the caves staying at a constant 17 degrees centigrade, Naracoorte Caves is a destination for all seasons.
Self-guided, guided and adventure caving tours year-round.
Daily tours to suit all ages and experience levels:
*World Heritage tours
*Fossil tours
*Bat tours
*Adventure caving
*Self-guided tours
Facilities
Cafe
Toilets
Baby changing facilities
Wheelchair Access
Parking
Opening Times
Naracoorte Caves National Park is open from 9am – 5pm every day (except Christmas Day or days of catastrophic fire danger).
Price
Entry to Naracoorte Caves National Park and car parking is free, however tour fees apply.
Daily tours to suit all ages and experience levels. See website for pricing.
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