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World Heritage Status of Naracoorte Caves National Park
- Status
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
About Naracoorte Caves National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site (jointly listed with Riversleigh, Queensland), the Naracoorte Caves contain one of the world's most significant fossil deposits, preserving the remains of giant Pleistocene megafauna including giant wombats, marsupial lions, and Diprotodons. The cave system includes Victoria Fossil Cave, Wet Cave, and Blanche Cave, with stunning speleothems (stalactites and stalagmites). The caves also shelter the largest maternity colony of common bent-wing bats in Australia.
About
A UNESCO World Heritage Site (jointly listed with Riversleigh, Queensland), the Naracoorte Caves contain one of the world's most significant fossil deposits, preserving the remains of giant Pleistocene megafauna including giant wombats, marsupial lions, and Diprotodons. The cave system includes Victoria Fossil Cave, Wet Cave, and Blanche Cave, with stunning speleothems (stalactites and stalagmites). The caves also shelter the largest maternity colony of common bent-wing bats in Australia.
Warnings
Getting There
Located 12km south of Naracoorte town in the South East of SA, 330km from Adelaide via the Dukes Highway.
Visitor Tips
- •Book the Adventure Caving Tour if you want a challenging caving experience. The bat colony emerges at dusk from around November — book the Bat Cave night tour.
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Quick Facts
At a Glance
The Place
- UNESCO
- World Heritage Site
- Significance
- World Heritage
Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Paid
- Duration
- Half to full day
- Best Time
- Year-round; bat colony (November–April) is a highlight
- Hours
- Daily. Guided tours run at set times, check ahead.
Location
- Area
- Naracoorte
- Region
- Kangaroo Island
- State
- South Australia
Good to Know
Highlights
Activities
Features
Facilities
Nearby
Campsites(1)
Attractions(1)
Toilets(3)
Groceries(1)
Fuel(5)
Dump Points(2)
Black Cockatoo Dump Point
Free · 11.4km
Frances Dump Point
Free · 31.8km
Fast Food(4)
Golf Courses(1)
Weigh Stations(1)
National Parks(5)
Unnamed (No.HA1140) Heritage Agreement
Nature Reserve · 3.8km
Unnamed (No.HA1235) Heritage Agreement
Nature Reserve · 5.1km
Cave Range Forest Reserve
Nature Reserve · 6.3km
Naracoorte Caves National Park
Nature Reserve · 10.1km
Unnamed (No.HA1230) Heritage Agreement
Nature Reserve · 12.5km
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Nearby
Campsites(1)
Attractions(1)
Toilets(3)
Groceries(1)
Fuel(5)
Dump Points(2)
Black Cockatoo Dump Point
Free · 11.4km
Frances Dump Point
Free · 31.8km
Fast Food(4)
Golf Courses(1)
Weigh Stations(1)
National Parks(5)
Unnamed (No.HA1140) Heritage Agreement
Nature Reserve · 3.8km
Unnamed (No.HA1235) Heritage Agreement
Nature Reserve · 5.1km
Cave Range Forest Reserve
Nature Reserve · 6.3km
Naracoorte Caves National Park
Nature Reserve · 10.1km
Unnamed (No.HA1230) Heritage Agreement
Nature Reserve · 12.5km