Jenolan Caves are World Heritage listed. Learn how to help look after them.
The unique environment found at Jenolan Caves has formed over millions of years and holds a special significance for many people.
It is not only home to outstanding examples of crystal speleothems (decorations) but also unique cave dwelling invertebrates that have evolved in the unique underground environment.
To ensure that Jenolan Caves can continue to be accessible to all, we ask that you respect this unique environment in order to protect it for future generations. The easiest way to do this is by acknowledging and observing our cave rules.
When you visit Jenolan Caves, we hope you love it as much as we do! We are the guardians of an irreplaceable natural wonder! Therefore, while at Jenolan, for your own safety, for the comfort of other visitors and to conserve our unique environment, please follow some simple rules.
On any cave tour, please:
Listen carefully to your tour guide and obey all instructions.
Stay with your tour group, even if you have your own light.
Please don’t touch any rock or crystal, as the invisible oil on our skin permanently damages the irreplaceable cave crystal.
Eating or drinking is prohibited, as food particles attract life forms, such as animals, birds, bacteria and fungi, which are foreign to our caves and harm the fragile environment. You may take a bottle of water with you.
Take only photos, leave only footprints. Please use the rubbish bins in the Grand Arch and near the Guides Office prior to your tour.
Cameras are welcome. However please consider other visitors' eyes when you use your camera or phone flash.
Camera tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted into any cave.
No smoking or vaping is prohibited as fumes damage the cave crystal.
Above ground, to help protect the environment and for your own safety:
At Jenolan Caves birds and animals wander freely, in their natural habitat around the caves.
Please do not feed native animals and birds, as they can become sick from food that is not part of their natural diet.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not allowed in the reserve.
Please put all your litter in the rubbish bins provided or take it away with you.
As the rocks are the habitat for native animals, we ask that you do not climb on any rocks in or around the caves or the hotel.
When bush walking please stay on marked paths.
To ensure that you enjoy your Jenolan visit:
Use the public toilets, before joining your cave tour, as there are no toilets inside any of our caves.
Park your vehicle in the designated parking spaces.
Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled activity.
