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Marakoopa Cave

Point of Interest

Contact

330 Mayberry Rd, Mayberry, Tasmania.

mccaves@parks.tas.gov.au

parks.tas.gov.au

Description

Entry to the cave is by guided tour with tour length a minimum of 45 minutes. We recommend people visit the website http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/ for more information. The Underground Rivers and Glow Worms Tour of Marakoopa Cave highlights the sparkling crystals, reflective pools, stalactites and stalagmites of the lower chamber. Take time to listen to the music of underground creeks and soak up the silence of abandoned river passages. This easy tour caters for all age groups and levels of fitness. The Great Cathedral and Glow Worms Tour of Marakoopa Cave Tour requires medium fitness to ascend the stairway. Delicate formations and beautiful colours are a feature as you climb into the Cathedral chamber itself, where voices are amplified by the amazing natural acoustics. Be sure to allow an extra 15 minutes to enjoy the enchanting Fernglade Walk from the ticket office parking area to the Marakoopa Cave entrance. Caves tours are available every day except Christmas Day. The tours run for 45 minutes and are offered daily with additional tours available in peak visitor periods. Marakoopa Cave - tour times Underground Rivers and Glow Worms Tour: Daily at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. Additional tours are offered at 4pm from 1 October to May 31. Great Cathedral and Glow Worms Tour: Daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Visitors to the Mole Creek Karst National Park do not require a Parks Pass to tour the caves. However, a pass is required to explore other areas of the park.