Wellington Caves lie deep in the heart of New South Wales, just 45 minutes from Dubbo. These limestone caves are renowned for their impressive stalagmite and stalactite formations, including the famous ‘Cathedral,’ a massive structure towering over 15 metres high. Visitors can take a guided tour through Cathedral Cave, Thunder Cave, Gaden Cave and the fascinating Fossil and Phosphate Mine.
Visitors can explore Wellington Caves’ cool, dimly lit chambers on expert-guided tours. Visit the Ancient Landscapes Gallery and Fossil Discovery Lab or take the Fossil Trail. The caves provide an unforgettable opportunity to witness the breathtaking beauty of underground landscapes, intricate cave corals, 400-million-year-old marine fossils and 1-million-year-old megafauna fossils. There is plenty to discover at Wellington Caves.
Wellington Caves are a fascinating natural wonder in the Dubbo region, offering a blend of history, adventure, and beauty. The caves are an extraordinary network of limestone formations, shaped over millions of years. They feature a wide variety of interesting rock formations - the icicle-like stalactites that hang from cave ceilings and stalagmites rising up from the floor.
There are wondrous displays of flowstone, cave coral and helictites, with Cathedral Cave showcasing its brilliant limestone and crystal formations. The main drawcard is the striking 15 metre high ‘Cathedral,’ an awe-inspiring structure of delicate crystals and formations.
The rich, complex geological history of the caves is brought to life by knowledgeable tour guides who share with visitors their fascinating insights into how these natural wonders were formed and their significance to the local Wiradjuri Aboriginal people. The Caves Visitor Experience Centre features a cafe and gift shop with a range of local gifts and souvenirs.
Just a short drive from Wellington Caves is the vibrant regional city of Dubbo, offering a diverse range of attractions including the world-class Taronga Western Plains Zoo. This large, open-range sanctuary is home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals including giraffes, elephants, rhinos and big cats.
Visitors can explore the Zoo’s five-kilometre circuit by car, on foot, by bike or electric safari cart. Hire a pedal boat and traverse the Savannah Lake past Primate Island and meet the playful Lemurs and Spider Monkeys or take a guided Savannah Safari tour.
The Old Dubbo Gaol is a remarkably preserved 19th-century prison that brings colonial history to life with interactive displays, guided tours, and costumed actors, exploring the brutality of prison life, the daring escapes and prison characters.
There’s more history to unearth at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience, providing a fascinating insight into the life-saving work of this iconic Australian service.
The geological history of the Wellington Caves dates back 400 million years. The limestone formations were created over many millions of years and contain fossils dating back over one million years.
Visitors to Wellington Caves can see the history of the changing landscape in the Ancient Landscapes Gallery, which spans the 400-million-year timeline of the caves.
Thanks to the work by members of the Sydney University Speleological Society (SUSS) 26 caves have been mapped in the reserve, after new sections of caverns were discovered in the area.
Wellington is approximately 50 kilometres (a 35-to-45-minute drive) from Dubbo.
All Wellington Caves tours take approximately one hour. As well as tours to the Cathedral Cave, Gaden Cave and Thunder Cave, visitors can explore the Fossil and Phosphate Mine, Ancient Landscapes Gallery, Fossil Discovery Lab and the Fossil Trail.
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