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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Jewel Cave

Augusta, Australia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 33 2026

No. 1 in Oceania

Jewel Cave

A large limestone show cave with big chambers, crystal formations, straw stalactites and stalagmites under lighting. Visits run as guided group tours on foot, descending and climbing back up stairs between viewing platforms.

Highlights

  • Enormous underground chambers
  • Crystal formations
  • Lights-off moment in darkness

Good to know

  • Tour lasts about one hour
  • Around 500 steps down and up
  • Book ahead, tours often sell out

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