Jenolan
Caves
Take
a break
from
the
world
you
know,
and
visit
an unexpected
haven
where
the
beauty
above
and
below
ground
will
inspire
you.
There
are
nine
caves
of
spectacular
beauty
available
for
public
viewing.
They
are
set
amidst
a
2416
hectare
reserve
that
abounds
with
an
incredible
variety
of
unique
flora
and
fauna.
Jenolan
Caves
offers
something
for
everyone.
If
it's
a
gentle
introduction
to
the
underground
world,
you
can
join
any
of
the
nine
cave
tours.
Your
guide's
enthusiasm
for
these
speleological
wonders
is
infectious
as
they
speak
of
'stalagmites',
'stalactites'
and
'helictites'.
Imagine
the
awe
and
wonder
inspired
by
the
first
sight
of
this,
the
Indian
Canopy.
The
men
who
found
it
claimed
it
was
the
most
beautiful
cave
they
had
ever
seen,
and
beyond
their
power
to
describe.
The
Giant
Shawl
formed
over
thousands
of
years
by
water
slowly
flowing
over
the
formation.
Each
drop
of
water
deposited
calcite
to
create
this
paper-thin
feature.
The
coloured
bands
are
caused
by
other
minerals
present
in
the
water.
And
then
there
is
the
Minaret,
a
magnificent
milk-white
stalagmite.
Calcite-rich water
drips
onto
the
floor
of
the
cave
depositing
calcite
which
builds
upwards
to
form
the
stalagmite.
The
Minaret
has
been
growing
for a
long
time.
The
Pool
of
Cerberus
is
five
metres
deep,
and
forms
part
of
the
Styx
River
that
flows
through
the
lowest
level
of
the
southern
caves
system,
and
re-appears
above
ground
at
the
Blue
Lake.
The
Jenolan
Caves
and
their
amazing
formations
were
explored
by
men
slithering
up
and
down
muddy
slopes
and
through
impossibly
small
openings
with
only
candlelight
to
guide
them.
If
you
want
to
experience
the
mud
and
tiny
tunnels
you
might
enjoy
an
Adventure
Tour.
These
tours
can
be
specially designed
to
suit
your
needs.
Be
prepared
for
an
exhilarating
experience
and
to
get
very
dirty.
Advance
booking
is
essential.
You
may
prefer
bright,
open
spaces
or
perhaps
above
ground
activities
between
cave
tours.
If
so,
there
is
plenty
for
you
to
do.
