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Marakoopa Cave: Great Cathedral and Glow Worms Tour
Highlights
- Explore Marakoopa Cave's stunning limestone formations, revealing nature's artistry in the heart of Tasmania.
- Witness Australia's largest public glow-worm display, illuminating the cave with a magical, twinkling glow.
- Ascend to the Great Cathedral, where sparkling crystals and majestic stalactites create a breathtaking underground cathedral.
- Experience the delicate beauty of the 'Gardens', showcasing vibrant colours and intricate formations in a serene setting.
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
Tour details
- On demand
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Mole Creek Caves
Mole Creek Caves are located in the Mole Creek Karst National Park, in the central north of Tasmania about 40 minutes drive west of Deloraine. There are two caves Marakoopa and King Solomons caves open to the public with tours operating every day of the year excluding Christmas day.
If you plan to visit Both Marakoopa and Kings Solomon’s Caves, remember that it will take about 15 minutes to drive between caves.
Entrance to the caves is by tour only.
The tours run for 45 minutes.
Bookings are strongly recommended and can be made 9 am-4 pm 14 days prior to your tour. To book, phone (03) 6363 5182.
Tickets for all three tours are available from the Mole Creek Caves Visitor Centre at 330 Mayberry Road, Mayberry about 600 metres before the entrance to Marakoopa Cave. Eftpos, Visa, Mastercard, and cash are accepted.
Marakoopa Cave
Underground Rivers and Glow Worms: Daily 10am, 12pm and 2pm.
Additional tours are offered 4pm from 1 October to May 31.
Great Cathedral and Glow Worms: Daily 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
King Solomons Cave
Daily 10:30, 11.30am, 12.30, 1:30, 2.30 and 3.30pm.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Savannah Guides
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre