JENOLAN CAVES IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR MAJOR ROAD REPAIRS
Jenolan Caves is currently closed.
Major road repairs have commenced.
Reopening date to be confirmed for 2026.
Updated: 19 December 2024
Jenolan Caves to remain closed during the major road repair work.
Essential road repairs by Transport for NSW will see the historic Jenolan Caves precinct remain closed for around 18 months.
Jenolan Caves has been closed to the public since extreme rainfall flooded buildings and caused landslips on 5 April 2024.
Transport for NSW have now confirmed essential road repairs to return the ‘Two Mile’ section of Jenolan Caves Road to full capacity will begin in August 2024.
Over the last few years the road has suffered extensive damage from storms, fire and flooding events.
While guests are unable to visit the precinct, Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust will complete a program of upgrades and maintenance, including major work on the historic Jenolan Caves House.
Planned works at the heritage-listed Jenolan Caves also include building a Blue Lake Boardwalk and upgrading tracks, trails and the visitor car park.
The update to Caves House, which was built in 1898, includes:
upgrading the guest arrival area
upgrade of all traditional guest rooms to include ensuites
refurbishment to Chisholm’s Grand Dining Room and Jeremiah’s Bar and Lounge
compliance works to improve access for all guests
improve accessibility throughout Caves House
During the closure, project updates and news will be shared via Jenolan’s social media accounts and website.
To view Transport for NSW’s media release please click here.
Six Foot Track closed between Jenolan Caves and Binda Bush Cabins
There is no access to the Six Foot Track between Jenolan Caves House (precinct area) and Binda Bush Cabins due to the extreme rainfall event that occurred in April. The area remains closed while Jenolan Caves is closed to the public.
For those wishing to do the Six Foot Track, please organise your own transportation to either be picked up or dropped off (as your start or end destination of the track) at the Binda Bush Cabins, 3780 Jenolan Caves Road.
For more information on this closure, please visit Six Foot track | NSW National Parks.
History and style
Caves House is an icon of Blue Mountains accommodation. In 1897, NSW Government Architect, Walter Liberty Vernon, designed and began building the grand Jenolan Caves House.
Awe and wonder
The magical, must-see destination. Jenolan Caves are the largest, most spectacular and most famous tourist caves in Australia.
“I’d heard the caves were amazing, but nothing can prepare you for the sense of sheer astonishment when you enter your first cave chamber.”
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Welcome to Jenolan Caves
“Yadagee Binoomea”
This is the language of the Gundungurra people; on whose land we stand.