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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Gunns Plains Caves

Gunns Plains, Australia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 82 2026
Gunns Plains Caves

A limestone cave with a stream running through it, formations, a large chamber and glow worms near the end. Entry is by guided tour only, about an hour on foot, down around 54 steep steps, with a ladder and tight, low passages.

Highlights

  • Glow worms at tour end
  • Underground stream
  • Stalactites and stalagmites

Good to know

  • Guided tours only, about one hour
  • Around 54 steep steps at entrance
  • Cave about 10-11 degrees, bring jacket

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