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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Jenolan Caves

Jenolan, Australia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 74 2026
Jenolan Caves

A limestone cave system with several separate show caves holding stalactites, stalagmites, shawls, crystals and an underground river, reached past a large open arch. Visits run as guided group tours of single caves, booked by time slot, after an escorted drive down the access road.

Highlights

  • Imperial Diamond underground river
  • Orient Cave chambers
  • Lucas Cave broken column

Good to know

  • Tours last about 1 to 3 hours
  • Cave temperature about 15°C year-round
  • Arrive an hour early for road escort

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