Australia Cave Tours — Our Top 15

1.Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · from $28Our pick

Join a 45-minute guided walk through Cathedral Cave at Capricorn Caves, outside Rockhampton. Follow smooth paths and an accessible ramp into a high-domed limestone chamber with rare ferns, tree roots, small bats, and remarkable acoustics. Guides such as Byron, Peta, and Beth are known for clear stories and lively delivery.

“I enjoyed this. Wish there was a tour from Rockhampton to get out there though. Car hire is necessary.”

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2.Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 497 reviews · 5h 30m · from $91

From Byron Visitor Centre, you’ll travel into the hinterland with guides such as Chris, Douglas or Magnus for rainforest walks, waterfall views and a secret glowworm stop. Expect scenic lookouts, a light vegetarian dinner, environmental stories and some uneven walking in the dark.

“Magnum was a very friendly, knowledgeable tour guide who really got the most out of our tour. Thank you!”

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3.Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 470 reviews · 45 min · from $27

Walk through Capricorn Caves with an English-speaking guide such as Candice, Karl, or Catherine. Follow the zig-zag passage, cross a suspension bridge, hear music in Cathedral Cave, and learn about limestone, bats, wildlife, and early explorers. Closed-toe shoes are recommended.

“Informative and exciting, a great guide and a beautiful place to visit”

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4.Brisbane: Rainforests, Waterfalls and Glow Worm Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 376 reviews · 10 hours · from $133

Spend 10 hours with guides such as James, Shane, Pete, or Bruce exploring Curtis Falls, Natural Bridge, Cedar Creek Glow Worm Caves, and Hinze Dam. You’ll travel in an air-conditioned van, walk rainforest tracks, spot wildlife, and have free time for lunch and shops at Gallery Walk.

“We loved seeing the rain forest and all the amazing views”

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5.Jewel Cave Fully-guided Tour (Located in Western Australia)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $17

Join a one-hour guided tour of Jewel Cave near Busselton, where guides such as Josh, Peter, Jodee, and Sue explain the cave’s crystals, wildlife history, and exploration past. Expect towering formations, subtle lighting, and several hundred stairs. Forest walking above the cave is self-guided.

“My family had an awesome tour guide (Dec 24th - 9.30am) Very detailed and well explained. Highly recommend. One of the best caves we've seen as a family!”

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6.Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 309 reviews · from $135

Travel from Brisbane in a small air-conditioned minivan with guides such as Pete, James, or Shane. Walk through Springbrook and Tamborine rainforests, visit Natural Bridge and Curtis Falls, spot wildlife, browse Gallery Walk, and see thousands of glow worms in a purpose-built cave.

“The tour guide, James, was excellent. His ability to spot animals was uncanny, we even managed to see a Koala and her Joey in the trees at the dam. A great tour and definitely recommended”

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7.Margaret River: Lake Cave Fully-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 290 reviews

Descend through a karri-fringed sinkhole into Lake Cave, where crystal formations reflect in a quiet underground lake. A live English-speaking guide explains the geology, points out unusual shapes, and controls the lighting. Allow one hour, plus energy for roughly 300 to 325 stairs each way.

“The crystals are beautiful when it was lit in the cave. It was a spectacular sight to behold and you get to appreciate nature beneath the ground.”

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8.Brisbane: Daytime Glow Worm Caves Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 288 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Travel from Brisbane in a small group of up to 13, visit Tamborine Mountain’s purpose-built Glow Worm Caves, then choose stops such as Curtis Falls, the Skywalk, wineries, shops, or rainforest viewpoints. Guides including Anthony, Andy, and Scotty are known for flexible routing and lively commentary.

“I loved every moment of of this trip. It was wonderful and the best way to experience Tambourine Mountain. Thank you for an incredible day!”

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9.Augusta: Jewel Cave Fully-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 281 reviews · 1 hour · from $17Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jewel Cave’s reception desk for a one-hour tour through three huge chambers. See towering crystals, a remarkable straw stalactite, and fossils linked to Tasmanian tigers. Expect stairs, time for photos, and an optional karri forest walk afterward.

“The trip to Jewel Cave was definitely a highlight on our trip to the Margaret River region. I had seen photos but when we entered the cave, it was spectacular, a real wow moment. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. we had plenty of time to take photos and didn't feel rushed. Definitely recommend.”

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10.Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $171

Travel inland from Cairns by 4WD with guides such as Rowan, Rohan, or AJ. Visit ancient coral caves, historic smelter ruins, Balancing Rock, Aboriginal rock art, and Granite Gorge’s rock wallabies. Morning tea and a pub lunch are included, but expect a long day and uneven walking.

“The information the tour guide, Rohan gave so so interesting & even though it was a long day I would recommend it. The Chilligoe Caves were incredible & the guide there was very informative too. Loved the day”

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11.From Cairns: Chillagoe Caves and Outback Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 176 reviews · 11 hours · from $169

Ride west from Cairns in an air-conditioned 4WD with a local guide such as AJ, Rowan, or Mark. Visit Skybury Coffee Plantation, Chillagoe’s caves, smelters and rock art, then meet Granite Gorge’s rock wallabies. It is an 11-hour day with long drives, varied stops, and a strong Outback focus.

“loved our tour. AJ was a great tour guide with so much information. All of the stops taught myself and my son so much about the Outback.”

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12.Self-Guided Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · from $22

Start with an expert introduction and Ancient Lands walk through native bushland, then explore Ngilgi Cave at your own pace. Guides inside explain the formations and history, with highlights including Cupid’s Corner, the amphitheater, a junior explorer’s tunnel, and a 2-tonne stalactite.

“What an amazing experience! It’s definitely a place worth checking out, you will be blown away. The tour guide was informative aswell”

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13.Queensland: 90 Minute Capricorn Caves Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 1h 30m · from $52

You’ll follow an English-speaking guide through hidden passages in the Capricorn Caves, wearing a helmet and headlight as you visit the cathedral-like Deep Vault Cave and the Flowerpot. The tour is limited to 10 people and suits active visitors comfortable with uneven cave routes.

“Great tour very worthwhile. Need more advice regarding mosquito repellent ahead of the tour rather than buying it there.”

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14.Hobart: Tahune Airwalk, Hastings Cave, Thermal Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 1 day · from $145

Travel south from Hobart through the Huon Valley to Tahune Airwalk, cross swinging bridges, walk among Huon pines, then tour Hastings Cave and swim in a 28°C thermal pool. Guides such as Ian, Heather, Nick, and Peter have helped make this full-day trip lively and informative.

“Nick our tour guide was wonderful, he was very informative.”

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15.Seppelt Wines Underground Cellar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $20

Explore Seppelt Great Western’s hand-dug underground cellars with a guide, hear stories of gold miners and early winemakers, then taste sparkling wines including the famous Sparkling Shiraz. The two-hour private tour costs $20.08 per person and returns to the cellar door.

“The tour was excellent. Great to see how wine was/is stored underground. Ricky was amazing and knowledgable..”

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