Cave Tours in Australia: 15 Days Out With the Prices Attached

1.Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · from $28Our pick

Enter Cathedral Cave at Capricorn Caves with a local guide such as Peta, Byron, Beth or Karl. Expect a 45-minute walk through a softly lit limestone cavern with tree roots, rare ferns, small bats and striking acoustics. The route uses ramps and smooth paths, though some steps may appear along the way. German, French, Japanese and Chinese translations are available in writing.

“Loved the cave and great singing. Well worth doing. Well worth the stop and highly recommend to everyone”

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2.Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 470 reviews · 45 min · from $27

Walk through Capricorn Caves near Rockhampton with an English-speaking guide on a 45-minute tour featuring the zig-zag passage, a suspension bridge, ancient limestone formations, and the remarkable acoustics of Cathedral Cave. Guides such as Candice, Karl, Catherine, and Flynn have made this short tour especially engaging for families and first-time cave visitors.

“Can't remember our guides name (I think it was Jai) ? but he was very informative and passionate with what he does. He was a pleasure listening to with all his energy. Well worth the tour.”

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3.Rainforests, Waterfalls and Glow Worm Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 376 reviews · 10 hours · from $133

Travel from Brisbane into Tamborine and Springbrook national parks with guides such as James, Shane, Pete and Bruce. Walk to Curtis Falls and Natural Bridge, visit Cedar Creek Glow Worm Caves, browse Gallery Walk, and stop at Hinze Dam. Expect a full 10-hour day, plenty of scenery, wildlife spotting, and moderate walking.

“This trip is a packed itinerary but allows you good opportunity to see so much of the area. The glow warms were excellent but the rainforests and scenery was out of this world Would definitely recommend this trip as a must do”

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4.Margaret River, Caves, Wine and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Tour from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 368 reviews · from $179

Travel from Perth to Margaret River by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Busselton Jetty, Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co., Mammoth Cave, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Margaret River town. Lunch, tastings, cave entry, commentary, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Expect about 600 kilometres of driving in a very full day.

“Great day with a very pleasant and knowledgeable guide/driver. Pick up and drop off service for the tour worked well. Plenty if time to enjoy the points of interest.”

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5.Jewel Cave Fully-guided Tour (Located in Western Australia)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $17Best value

Join a one-hour guided tour through Jewel Cave near Busselton, where stalagmites, flowstone, shawls, helictites, and cave coral fill a vast underground chamber. Guides such as Josh, Peter, Jodee, and Lisa bring the geology and exploration stories to life. Expect cool, humid air and hundreds of steps, with a forest walk available afterward.

“One of the most magical caves we've experienced. A well guided tour full of information about yesteryear, and the now-extinct Tasmanian Tigers that fell into the cave and perished! Highly recommend.”

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6.Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 309 reviews · from $135

This 9.5-hour small-group trip from Brisbane combines Springbrook National Park, Natural Bridge, Curtis Falls, Tamborine Mountain, Gallery Walk, and Cedar Creek Glow Worm Caves. Your guide may be Pete, James, Shane, or another Queensland Day Tours driver. Expect rainforest walks, wildlife spotting, scenic lookouts, and several hours on winding roads.

“Beautiful drive and a great tour guide Peter new his work and very entertaining 10/10 asset to the company”

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7.Lake Cave Fully-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 290 reviews

Meet your English-speaking guide at Lake Cave reception 10 minutes before your one-hour tour. Walk down through a karri forest sinkhole, then explore a cave with a calm lake, crystal straws, stalactites, and the famous suspended table formation. Guides such as Tom, Harry, Peter, and Digby bring the geology to life with stories, humor, and carefully placed lighting.

“You'll see something uniaue to the whole world. Well worth the effort during your Caves Road adventures.”

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8.Daytime Glow Worm Caves Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 288 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Travel from Brisbane in a small group of up to 13, visit Tamborine Mountain’s purpose-built Glow Worm Caves with a guide, then choose your afternoon stops. Your driver may take you to Curtis Falls, the Rainforest Skywalk, Gallery Walk, wineries or other mountain sights before returning you to Brisbane.

“Wonderful, the tour was fun & relaxing, we were able to see & do everything we wanted. The new bus & the driver was great, very accommodating & friendly. The smaller group tour was great! Thanks Pineapple Tours”

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9.Augusta: Jewel Cave Fully-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 281 reviews · 1 hour · from $17

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jewel Cave’s reception desk for a one-hour tour through three huge chambers. You’ll see towering crystals, a remarkable straw stalactite, and fossils linked to Tasmanian tigers. Guides such as Josh, Emma, Ava, and Tom have earned praise for clear, lively commentary. Allow extra energy for the stairs.

“I visited the caves 3 years ago and the area we covered was more adventuous then the route we took this round”

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10.Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $171

Leave Cairns at 6:30 a.m. for a small-group 4WD trip into Queensland’s outback. You’ll visit Chillagoe’s ancient limestone caves with a ranger, see smelter ruins, Aboriginal rock art, Balancing Rock, and Granite Gorge’s rock wallabies. Morning tea, lunch, transfers, and commentary are included. Expect a long, active day with plenty of driving.

“Great tour with Rowan into the unknown. Real Australia, far from the popular tourist spots l. Chillagoe Caves tour with ranger Ash was amazing. Coffee plantation and breakfast just right. Lunch at a proper Ausdie outback pub was spot on. Afternoon walks to old copper smelting works, interesting rock formations and to feed Rock Wallabies all lovely. Really diverse. Vehicle much comfier than expected. Really enjoyed all of it. If you want something different, fo this tour.”

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11.Chillagoe Caves and Outback Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 176 reviews · 11 hours · from $169

Ride from Cairns in an air-conditioned 4WD with a naturalist guide such as AJ, Rowan, Mark, or Gavin. Stop for Skybury coffee, explore one guided Chillagoe cave, see Aboriginal rock art and smelter ruins, eat at a local pub, then meet rock wallabies at Granite Gorge. Expect a long but varied day with several hours on the road.

“This is a guided driving tour of the outback. At least 7 hours driving. We got picked up at 7am and returned at 6pm in Cairns. The guide, James, was informative and very friendly. Overall, it’s a good experience with a nice guide.”

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12.Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $132

Join Wildscape Adventures for a five-hour night outing from Sydney into the Blue Mountains. With hotel pickup, red-light headlamps, and a guide such as Antoine, you hike about an hour each way to a waterfall cave where thousands of glowworms shine overhead. Expect uneven ground, late hours, and a small-group feel.

“The glow worms were beautiful! It looked like the cave was full of constellations! The tour guide was very kind, engaging, and educational.”

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13.Self-Guided Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · from $22

Begin with an expert introduction and the Ancient Lands walk through native bushland, then explore Ngilgi Cave at your own pace. Guides inside explain the chambers and formations, including the Amphitheatre, Cupid’s Corner, and the junior explorer’s tunnel. Expect around 90 minutes, many stairs, cool air, and a maximum group size of 20.

“Before we entered the cave we were able to look at the heritage stories of the cave which allowed us to know more about the cave before exploring. When we went into the cave we were told about the area with a great echo where I took the opportunity to sing a few songs.”

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14.Queensland: 90 Minute Capricorn Caves Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 1h 30m · from $52

Put on a helmet and headlight for a 90-minute, small-group tour of Capricorn Caves. A live English-speaking guide leads you through Deep Vault Cave, The Flowerpot, and narrow passages shaped by geological forces. Bring closed-toe shoes, and note that this tour does not include the Cathedral section.

“Great tour very worthwhile. Need more advice regarding mosquito repellent ahead of the tour rather than buying it there.”

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15.Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 66 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Travel from the Gold Coast in a small group of up to 13 to see Tamborine Mountain’s man-made glow worm caves by day. Guide Michelle and other local drivers add commentary, then you can use the afternoon hop-on hop-off bus for wineries, fudge, waterfalls, shopping, and lunch stops.

“We had an excellent day in Tambourine Mountain, our tour guide/bus driver Graham was an absolute treasure trove of local knowledge and the best spots around the mountain. We really appreciate all the effort he put in the ensuring everyone had the best time!”

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