Jenolan Caves
The amazing limestone and crystal formations of Jenolan (Je-NO-lan) Caves, on Jenolan Caves Rd, 45km south of the Great Western Hwy from Hartley, have beguiled visitors since they were first introduced to the general public in 1838. One can reach the caves by bus from Katoomba. The cave system contains nine open caves, accessible through the trust’s extensive program of guided tours, and many more unexplored recesses. Because it displays a broad range of the features seen throughout the caves, Lucas Cave is generally presented as the place to start. Large group sizes detract from the experience, however. Orient Cave and Imperial Cave both have a more tolerable flow of visitors as well as several noteworthy rock formations. The minimum age for adventure tours is generally 16, although age 10 and up can adventure in Elder Cave. Two caves, Orient Cave and Chifley Cave, are partially wheelchair accessible.
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