Mole Creek Caves

King Solomons Cave, in Mole Creek Karst National Park, is a richly decorated limestone cave. The Mole Creek Karst National Park is in the central north of Tasmania, about 40 minutes drive west of Deloraine. This small and compact cave offers lavish colours and a huge variety of formations with sparkling calcite crystals decorating the chambers. The cave has high scientific and conservation significance and is home to a number of threatened species. You can view King Solomons Cave and nearby Marakoopa Cave, on guided tours which depart several times each day. The guided tours take about 45 minutes and are suitable for all fitness levels and ages. Picnic shelters, free barbecues and toilets are located close by. If you plan to visit both Marakoopa and Kings Solomons Caves, remember that it will take about 15 minutes to drive between the two. Only cave entry fees apply at Mole Creek Caves, however, National Park entry fees do apply to other areas of the Mole Creek Karst National Park.

Marakoopa Cave is a decorative limestone cave in the Mole Creek Karst national park. It has large chambers, two active stream systems, beautiful cave formations and the largest public display of glow worms in Australia. There are two tours available, the Underground Rivers and Glow Worms or the Cathedral and Glow worms. The Underground rivers tour is the easiest, the Cathedral tour has 250 steps taking you up to a large amphitheatre where singing is encouraged. Both tours are beautiful. The Mole Creek Karst National Park is in the central north of Tasmania, about 40 minutes' drive west of Deloraine. While you're here, take time to wander along the Fern Glade track, this track follows Marakoopa creek and meanders through giant tree ferns, old myrtles and beautiful rainforest, if lucky may see the elusive platypus.

Marakoopa Cave is a limestone cave in the Mole Creek Karst national park. The Mole Creek Karst National Park is in the central north of Tasmania, about 40 minutes drive west of Deloraine. Two tours operate within the Marakoopa cave with each tour taking time to view the largest public glow-worm display in Australia. The Great Cathedral and Glow-worm tour will take you to the largest public chamber of the cave viewing sparkling crystals, flowstone, stalactites and stalagmites along the way. The 'Gardens' feature delicate formations and beautiful contrasting colours. Medium fitness levels are required for this tour to ascend the stairway to the "Great Cathedral". The 45-minute tours take place several times a day, every day except Christmas Day. Bookings are recommended and are required for groups of 10 and over