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Jenolan Caves - NSW

The entrance to the Grand Arch arriving from Hartley

The water storage as seen through a natural arch

The sheltered visitor picnic area opposite the Ticket Office

Caves House and the bistro alfresco dining area

Jenolan Caves House

Caves House from a walking track

The start of the historic Six Foot Track and other walks

The Information Centre and Ticket Office

The Arch during a heavy storm

Underground river

Jenolan Caves

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Cave,Sinkhole

Position

DEG: -33.8193 150.02335

DMS: 33º 49' 9.49" S 150º 01' 24.05" E

UTM: 56 H 6253894mN 224485mE

Altitude: 838.5m

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Description

Place Type

Geography - Cave,Sinkhole

Location

109.64kms West of Sydney - Driving 191 km (2 hours 43 mins)
181.05kms NorthEast of Canberra - Driving 244 km (3 hours 18 mins)
636.6kms NorthEast of Melbourne - Driving 834 km (8 hours 57 mins)
760.16kms South of Brisbane - Driving 1060 km (11 hours 57 mins)

Address & Contact Edit

Jenolan Caves Rd
NSW 2790

Phone: N/A

Email: N/A

Web: N/A

Information

These limestone caves are part of an evolutionary laboratory' that is exceptional in the world both in its treasures from the past and its species that are evolving into the future. Jenolan Caves are the oldest discovered open caves in the world. Apart from the spectacular beauty of the caves, the soil derived from the surrounding limestone rock supports a special part of the biodiversity of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The area is also part of the living culture of Wiradjuri, Pejar and Gundungurra people; stories associated with this site link Indigenous people across this region.
Today Jenolan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in country NSW, with visitors enjoying the wonders of nine Show Caves and an ever-increasing number entering the world of adventure caving.
Jenolan Caves House provides accommodation for those who enjoy comfort. Meals can be enjoyed at either Trails Bistro or Chisholm's Dining Room. Cottages are located approximately 8 km from the caves and are ideal for families.
Activities include cave tours, hiking, swimming and wildlife spotting.
Open everyday Phone 6359 3911

Camping is permitted in the Upper Car Park (suitable for RV's only) - you must ask permission prior to setting up camp.

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TrekNotes Near This Place (1)

Abercrombie River NP

Nearby Places (21)

Jenolan River Walking Track 0.04km
Six Foot Track 0.11km
Carlotta Arch Walking Track 0.25km
Jenolan Caves House 0.25km
Jenolan Mountain Lodge 0.4km
Jenolan Caves Cottages 3.26km
Blood Filly Fire Trail 4.35km
Mount Dunn Trail 5.1km
Green Gully Fire Trail 5.4km
Moorara Range 5.65km
Warlock Fire Trail 6.3km
Krungle Bungle Loop Trail 6.48km
Budthingeroo Fire Trail 6.92km
Black Range Campground 7.49km
Black Range 7.65km
Jenolan Campground 7.9km
Whalans Fire Trail 8.04km
Moorara Boss Fire Trail 8.34km
Jenolan State Forest 8.92km
Spring Mount 8.93km
Black Mount 9.15km

Wildflowers

Weather

Closest Weather Station

Katoomba at 24/09:00am EST

Distance from Jenolan Caves 28.92km NE

Temperature
9.2°C
Feels Like	6.2°C
Rel. Humidity	91%
Dew Point	7.8°C
Pressure	hPa
Rainfall	1.0mm
Wind Direction	W
Wind Speed	13km/hr 7knots
Gusts	km/hr knots

Temperature	Feels Like	Rel. Humidity	Dew Point	Pressure	Rainfall	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Gusts
9.2°C	6.2°C	91%	7.8°C	hPa	1.0mm	W	13km/hr 7knots	km/hr knots

Closest Climatic Station

Oberon (Springbank)

Distance from Jenolan Caves 23.32km NW


Mean Max. °C
Jan	24.8
Feb	23.7
Mar	21.4
Apr	17.1
May	13.1
Jun	9.4
Jul	8.7
Aug	10.3
Sep	13.7
Oct	17.0
Nov	19.8
Dec	23.2
Mean Min. °C
Jan	10.8
Feb	11.2
Mar	8.9
Apr	5.3
May	2.5
Jun	0.8
Jul	-0.4
Aug	0.3
Sep	2.3
Oct	4.8
Nov	6.7
Dec	8.9
Mean Rain mm
Jan	80.6
Feb	61.3
Mar	66.1
Apr	57.1
May	60.4
Jun	79.6
Jul	70.8
Aug	75.5
Sep	67.4
Oct	78.4
Nov	71.4
Dec	73.8

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mean Max. °C	24.8	23.7	21.4	17.1	13.1	9.4	8.7	10.3	13.7	17.0	19.8	23.2
Mean Min. °C	10.8	11.2	8.9	5.3	2.5	0.8	-0.4	0.3	2.3	4.8	6.7	8.9
Mean Rain mm	80.6	61.3	66.1	57.1	60.4	79.6	70.8	75.5	67.4	78.4	71.4	73.8

Update History

Comments & Reviews(1)

21 Mar 14 Stuart R1

Stayed in the Motel section March 2014. We were advised by the hotel checkin person that it is permissible to stay overnight in an RV in the Upper Car Park, where there are toilets etc., at no charge. However, our cave guide said they don't encourage doing that (it might become too popular!). If you go here in an RV in the quiet season (i.e. not school holidays) then definitely ask at the hotel and get permission to stay. Note that the road out of Jenolan Caves towards Sydney is closed to outgoing traffic between 11:45am and 1:15pm to allow tour buses to come down the narrow winding road from Sydney. The back road to Oberon is not recommended for articulated vehicles but we negotiated it in our campervan with no problems.