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Ancient Landscapes Gallery
Highlights
- Explore 400 million years of history at the Ancient Landscapes Gallery, immersing yourself in Australia’s rich geological past.
- Interact with life-sized Australian Megafauna, bringing ancient creatures to life for a memorable educational experience.
- Discover traditional Wellington Wiradjuri stories, connecting with the cultural heritage of the region in a meaningful way.
- Enjoy the convenience of family-friendly facilities, including carparks and electric vehicle charging points, enhancing your visit.
The Ancient Landscapes Gallery is a window into the past spanning 400 million years. Come along and explore ancient seas, interact with life-sized Australian Megafauna, learn about traditional Wellington Wiradjuri stories and discover what scientists are still studying on site today. Free within the Visitor Experience Centre.
Duration at your leisure.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Operation information
Wellington Caves
Discover the underground at Wellington Caves. Take a guided tour through Cathedral Cave and Thunder Cave, Gaden Cave and the exquisite Fossil and Phosphate Mine. Be amazed by 15m tall alter of crystal formations, intricate cave corals, 400-million-year-old marine fossils and 1-million-year-old megafauna fossils.
Become a paleontologist for the day and examine ancient fossils in the Discovery Lab. Inspect Australian megafauna through a lens and get a magnified insight just like a palaeontologist. The Discovery Lab has all of the tools for fossil finding, so dig in and see what you discover!
The Caves Visitor Experience Centre features a coffee shop and the Ancient Landscapes Gallery. Here you can interact with ancient marine creatures, stand next to life-sized Diprotodon and uncover the local Wiradjuri stories of the caves.
The Cathedral Cave and Gaden Cave do not have wheelchair access. All tours are approximately one hour in duration. Fully enclosed shoes must be worn on cave tours.
Complete your adventure – book a stay at the Wellington Caves Holiday Park.
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Memberships
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Visitor Information Centre
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