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. This is a totally different experience to walking through a fully lit cave. The guide will discuss cave conservation, and explain the physical features of the cave and how it was formed.
We currently use one cave for student tours:
Stick-Tomato Cave is an easy self-guided walk with an automated lighting system. There are two chambers to discover. In the first, natural light filters through the green tendrils of tree ferns, while the second is dark and mysterious.
This is a cave to be enjoyed by all ages. There are about 20 steps leading down into the cave.
About the 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. This is a totally different experience to walking through a fully lit cave. The guide will discuss cave conservation, and explain the physical features of the cave and how it was formed.
We currently use one cave for student tours:
Stick-Tomato Cave is an easy self-guided walk with an automated lighting system. There are two chambers to discover. In the first, natural light filters through the green tendrils of tree ferns, while the second is dark and mysterious.
This is a cave to be enjoyed by all ages. There are about 20 steps leading down into the cave.
Further Infomation
You will have a great time on your visit to the Naracoorte Caves. There’s so much to see, do and learn here, we know you’ll love it.
Here are some packing suggestions:
clothing suitable for the time of year, and strong non-slip shoes
water bottle
summer: hat and sunscreen
winter: extra warm layers
adventure caving: strong non-slip shoes with grip, long shirts and trousers or overalls
camping: pillow, sleeping bag, towel, toiletries
any medications you need.
Note: the temperature in the caves remains constant at 17 degrees Celsius all year round.
Please note that our guides will facilitate learning programs, but the behaviour management of students is the teacher’s responsibility.
Objectives
Students are given the chance to extend themselves both physically and mentally, however all smaller tunnels and squeezes are optional. There is no pressure on any student to participate in these.