Naracoorte Caves National Park
5 Programs at Naracoorte Caves National Park
Geology Learning Program
An introduction to the caves and the geological processes that form them.
Kid's Shed
Schools can use this space to enrich student learning about geology and the caves. It's a fantastic base for hands-on educational activities, such as digging for real fossils in our sand pits, fossil identification, or reconstructing skeletons.
Adventure Caving Learning Program
The adventure caving program at Naracoorte caves is a great opportunity for students to experience the underground in a safe, fun, educational environment. The tours allow students to experience an undeveloped cave – with no defined path, no infrastructure and no fixed lighting – and to gain an appreciation of the cave environment.
Bats Learning Program
The Bat Observation Centre is the only place in the world where students can peek into the underground world of one of our most endangered animals, via infrared camera. This program also includes a visit to the Blanche Cave, where in winter groups of bats can often be seen huddled in groups, hibernating on the cave ceiling.
Fossil Learning Program
The Fossil Chamber in the Victoria Fossil Cave is the largest site in the park. The study of fossils gives us a unique window on the climate, vegetation and environment at the time when these animals lived, as well as a better understanding of the evolution of Australian Fauna. The program also includes a guided visit to the Wonambi Fossil Centre, which offers a glimpse of what ancient Naracoorte may have been like when megafauna roamed the bush.