The Wellington Caves Cathedral Cave Tour is now fully operational with the tour able to access all three levels of the underground experience.
The tour had been restricted to two levels due to flooding events in 2022 that saw the third level of the Cathedral Cave go underwater.
“It has taken quite a long time for the ground to dry out and be safe underfoot for guests to experience this level of the tour, but we are excited to announce the tour once again can access all three levels of the experience,” Wellington Caves Complex Coordinator Michelle Tonkins said.
The Cathedral Cave Tour operates five times a day during the school holidays and takes guests over 40m below the surface into the cave, which showcases a limestone and crystal formation reaching 15m in height. The Cathedral Cave Tour duration is one hour and costs $29.50 per adult and $14.50 per child, with concession rates available.
“We also offer a great half price mates rates on tours for locals from the Dubbo Local Government Area, simply present a form of identification with your residential address on it to take advantage of the offer,” Ms Tonkins said.
The Discovery Lab and Ancient Landscapes Gallery are the most recent additions to the Wellington Caves complex and are the perfect activity for the whole family.
“The Discovery Lab provides a hands-on experience where kids and adults can channel their inner palaeontologist looking for fossils and learning about the Australian Megafauna from the area.”
The Discovery Lab experience is offered three times a day and costs $15 per person or $10 per person when completing a tour. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult for this experience.
The Ancient Landscapes Gallery is a free experience and is a window into the past spanning 400 million years. The kids can interact with life-sized Australian Megafauna and learn about local indigenous stories and what scientists are studying on site at present.
“If you haven’t been to the Wellington Caves since it underwent redevelopment we would really encourage you to plan a day trip and come and see what’s new.”
“There is currently availability at the Wellington Caves Caravan Park for anyone looking to make a weekend of it and experience the caves and what Wellington has to offer,” Michelle Tonkins said.
Booking are recommended for the Cave Tours and Discovery Lab to avoid disappointment. To book an experience www.wellingtoncaves.com.au.
