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Mole Creek Caves
Things To Do Mayberry, Meander Valley, Tasmania
Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Mole Creek Caves are located in the Mole Creek Karst National Park, in the central north of Tasmania about 40 minutes drive west of Deloraine. There are two caves Marakoopa and King Solomons caves open to the public with tours operating every day of the year excluding Christmas day.
If you plan to visit Both Marakoopa and Kings Solomon’s Caves, remember that it will take about 15 minutes to drive between caves.
Entrance to the caves is by tour only.
The tours run for 45 minutes.
Bookings are strongly recommended and can be made 9 am-4 pm 14 days prior to your tour. To book, phone (03) 6363 5182.
Tickets for all three tours are available from the Mole Creek Caves Visitor Centre at 330 Mayberry Road, Mayberry about 600 metres before the entrance to Marakoopa Cave. Eftpos, Visa, Mastercard, and cash are accepted.
Marakoopa Cave
Underground Rivers and Glow Worms: Daily 10am, 12pm and 2pm.
Additional tours are offered 4pm from 1 October to May 31.
Great Cathedral and Glow Worms: Daily 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
King Solomons Cave
Daily 10:30, 11.30am, 12.30, 1:30, 2.30 and 3.30pm.
Services
$19
King Solomons Cave, in Mole Creek Karst National Park, is a richly decorated limestone cave. The Mole Creek Karst National Park is in the central north of Tasmania, about 40 minutes drive west of Deloraine.
This small and compact cave offers lavish colours and a huge variety of formations with sparkling calcite crystals decorating the chambers. The cave has high scientific and conservation significance and is home to a number of threatened species. You can view King Solomons Cave and nearby Marakoopa Cave, on guided tours which depart several times each day.
The guided tours take about 45 minutes and are suitable for all fitness levels and ages. Picnic shelters, free barbecues and toilets are located close by.
If you plan to visit both Marakoopa and Kings Solomons Caves, remember that it will take about 15 minutes to drive between the two. Only cave entry fees apply at Mole Creek Caves, however, National Park entry fees do apply to other areas of the Mole Creek Karst National Park.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Public Toilet$19
Marakoopa Cave is a decorative limestone cave in the Mole Creek Karst national park. It has large chambers, two active stream systems, beautiful cave formations and the largest public display of glow worms in Australia. There are two tours available, the Underground Rivers and Glow Worms or the Cathedral and Glow worms. The Underground rivers tour is the easiest, the Cathedral tour has 250 steps taking you up to a large amphitheatre where singing is encouraged. Both tours are beautiful.
The Mole Creek Karst National Park is in the central north of Tasmania, about 40 minutes’ drive west of Deloraine.
While you’re here, take time to wander along the Fern Glade track, this track follows Marakoopa creek and meanders through giant tree ferns, old myrtles and beautiful rainforest, if lucky may see the elusive platypus.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet$19
Marakoopa Cave is a limestone cave in the Mole Creek Karst national park.
The Mole Creek Karst National Park is in the central north of Tasmania, about 40 minutes drive west of Deloraine. Two tours operate within the Marakoopa cave with each tour taking time to view the largest public glow-worm display in Australia. The Great Cathedral and Glow-worm tour will take you to the largest public chamber of the cave viewing sparkling crystals, flowstone, stalactites and stalagmites along the way. The ‘Gardens’ feature delicate formations and beautiful contrasting colours. Medium fitness levels are required for this tour to ascend the stairway to the “Great Cathedral”.
The 45-minute tours take place several times a day, every day except Christmas Day. Bookings are recommended and are required for groups of 10 and over
Disabled Access
