Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park

Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park — Cutta Cutta Caves](/au/attractions/nt/cutta-cutta-caves) is a rare tropical karst limestone cave system containing beautiful stalactites,…

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Written by Ben Cole· Updated 3 May 2026

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About Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park

[Cutta Cutta Caves](/au/attractions/nt/cutta-cutta-caves) is a rare tropical karst limestone cave system containing beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, and unusual cave formations including shawls and straws. The caves are home to the endangered ghost bat and the orange horseshoe bat. Guided tours are the only way to enter — rangers explain the geology and bat ecology in fascinating detail.

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History & Significance

Cutta Cutta Caves is a rare tropical karst limestone cave system in the Top End, formed over millions of years through water dissolving limestone bedrock. The caves are significant for their geological formations—stalactites, stalagmites, shawls, and straws—and as critical habitat for two bat species including the endangered ghost bat. The site is protected as a nature park and managed by the NT Parks and Wildlife Commission.

Warnings

Guided Tours OnlyCaves Can Be SlipperyLimited Tour Times

Getting There

24km south of Katherine on the Stuart Highway. Well-signposted turnoff to the east.

Parking

Free parking available at the visitor area. Facilities include accessible parking and standard spaces. Capacity is modest; arrive early during peak season (May–August) to secure a spot before tour times fill.

Nearest airport

Visitor Tips

•Check tour times before leaving Katherine — tours are not continuous
•Book in advance during school holiday periods
•The 1-hour tour involves moderate walking on uneven cave surfaces — wear closed shoes
•The ghost bat colony is fascinating — rangers explain their conservation status

At a Glance

The Place

Significance: State

Plan Your Visit

Entry: Adult $18 · Child $9
Duration: 1 hour (guided tour)
Best Time: April to October
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm daily; guided tours at 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Location

Area: Cossack
Region: Alice Springs
State: Northern Territory

Good to Know

All ages; children enjoy the bat ecology stories and cave formations, but tours require able-bodied walking and climbing on sometimes slippery surfaces.

Highlights

StalactitesStalagmitesGhost BatsRare Cave FormationsLimestone Karst

Activities

Guided ToursWildlife WatchingPhotography

Family & Visitor Info

Ages: All ages; children enjoy the bat ecology stories and cave formations, but tours require able-bodied walking and climbing on sometimes slippery surfaces.
Shade/Cover: Indoor
Pram Friendly: No