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Located within Kosciuszko National Park on the Snowy Mountains Highway is the Yarrangobilly Caves. Access is 77 km south of Tumut, 102 km north of Cooma and 105 km north-east of Khancoban via the Cabramurra Road.
The caves are in a limestone belt, approximately 1.5 kilometres wide and 14 kilometres long that was formed about 440 million years ago from the shells and skeletons of sea animals. About 40 million years ago, the whole area was pushed 1,200 metres above sea level. There are a number of short walks located within the Yarrangobilly area. Guided and self guided tours of the Yarrangobilly Caves are available. Tickets are purchased at the Information Centre, including maps and information of the Kosciuszko National Park. Take your pick from the self -guided cave which is open from 9.30am to 4.30pm every day or one of the guided cave inspections such as the beautiful Jersey Cave, the wheelchair accessible Jillabenan Cave, (one of the most highly decorated caves in eastern Australia) or the immense North Glory Cave. Family and multi-tour tickets are available. The Castle and Harrie Wood Caves are torchlight adventure tours held during school holidays or by special appointment - ring for further details. Picnic facilities at Yarrangobilly Caves include gas and wood fired BBQ. There is also a thermal pool with a constant 27 degrees Celsius temperature, all year round. It has been estimated that the water in the pool rises from a depth of 762 metres and bubbles out at the rate of 91 000 litres per hour. It is possible to swim in the thermal pool in the middle of winter when there is snow on the ground. Open Times Facilities |
