10 Caverns & Caves in South Australia That You Shouldn't Miss

April 4, 2022 Chanda Heide

South Australia (abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, and fifth largest by population. It has a total of 1.7 million people, and its population is the most highly centralised of any state in Australia, with more than 75 percent of South Australians living in the capital, Adelaide, or its environs. Other population centres in the state are relatively small.
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1. Ewens Pond

Peacocks Rd, Port MacDonnell, South Australia Australia http://www.parks.sa.gov.au/find-a-park/Browse_by_region/Limestone_Coast/ewens-ponds-conservation-park
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Ewens Pond

Ewens Ponds is a series of three water-filled limestone sinkholes on Eight Mile Creek 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Mount Gambier and 8.4 kilometres (5.2 mi) east of Port Macdonnell, South Australia. The ponds are popular with recreational divers due to underwater visibility of up to 80 metres (260 ft).

Reviewed By CassandraJane000 - Wollongong, Australia

Hire wetsuits, and all the gear from east Allendale general store. Friendly staff, clean and new gear, well priced. The water is freezing but when suited up you could stay in for hours....though you can only stay in for 1 hour. You need to book your snorkel or dive with parks SA. and you book a time slot as a minimum of 2 people can go and a max of 6 each hour. Wonderful experience, gentle current takes you through the 3 ponds/sinkholes. Great clarity. A must do

2. Woolshed Cave

Talia, Venus Bay, South Australia 5670 Australia
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Woolshed Cave

Reviewed By lindsay748 - Adelaide, Australia

Beautiful rugged, stunning coastline along this whole area! Then Woolshed Cave is huge and well worth the walk down the stairs and along the rocks to get too.

3. Naracoorte Caves National Park

Limestone Coast, Naracoorte, South Australia Australia +61 8 8760 1210 http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/naracoorte/Home
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4.5 based on 556 reviews

Naracoorte Caves National Park

The caves have preserved an outstanding fossil collection. The Wonambi Fossil Centre offers visitors the opportunity to discover what the area was like over 200,000 years ago.

Reviewed By masonvet

Got there at 9.15 and could book all 3 tours for the morning. After a friendly cafe lunch we self guided around the other cave system and the museum...can honestly say it kept 3 teenagers and 2 adults entertained until 2pm!!! Highly recommend!!

4. Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park

Princes Highway, Tantanoola, South Australia 5291 Australia +61 8 8734 4153 [email protected] http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Limestone_Coast/tantanoola-caves-conservation-park
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4.5 based on 239 reviews

Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park

Reviewed By pdockers - Hervey Bay, Australia

This is a small cave, but definitely worth taking a look at. Easily accessible, I believe it is the only cave that can accommodate wheelchair access. Our guide was very informative, and we learnt a lot about stalactites and stalagmites, how they are formed, and the age of some in this cave. Overall very spectacular and well worth the visit.

5. Little Blue Lake

Mount Salt rd, Port MacDonnell, South Australia 5291 Australia
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Little Blue Lake

Reviewed By CassandraJane000 - Wollongong, Australia

This is a local secret and one of my favourite places to swim, so refreshing. Some big blow flies that bite, so better in the water than out Hidden Gem

6. Murrawijinie Caves

Eyre Highway Near Eucla, Nullarbor, South Australia 5690 Australia
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Murrawijinie Caves

7. Wonambi Fossil Centre

89 Wonambi Road, Naracoorte, South Australia Australia +61 8 8760 1201 http://www.naracoortecaves.sa.gov.au/discover/above-the-ground/wonambi-fossil-centre
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Wonambi Fossil Centre

Reviewed By Z6598TZjohnp - Bacchus Marsh, Australia

Went here after the fossil cave tour as the guide really peaked our interest, Very interesting and a real insight into Australia's history.

8. Stick Tomato Cave

89 Wonambi Road, Naracoorte, South Australia Australia https://www.naracoortecaves.sa.gov.au/discover/under-the-ground/stick-tomato-cave
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Stick Tomato Cave

Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia

The only cave that can be visited on self guided tour. The best cave for young families or people who get claustrophobic as you can leave easily. Great value for money at $10. Located close to car park so easy to visit while waiting for Alexandra cave tour

9. Alexandra Cave

89 Wonambi Rd, Naracoorte, South Australia 5271 Australia https://www.naracoortecaves.sa.gov.au/discover/under-the-ground/alexandra-cave
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Alexandra Cave

Reviewed By tamasinec

An impressive cave, with many beautiful features and a competent tour guide, it is a must see on your list.

10. Cave Gardens

Watson Dr, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290 Australia +61 1800 087 187
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4.0 based on 421 reviews

Cave Gardens

Reviewed By 946theresed

In the heart of the city near the library a stunning rose garden at the entrance. A cave garden with balcony's overlooking from the sides. At night coloured lights project across the cave. (But unfortjnately the additional sound and light show was not running due to vandalism whilst we visited) Visited sever times, its free Its beautiful

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