South Glory Cave
Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park
Overview
Take a leisurely self-guided tour through the lofty chambers of South Glory Cave at Yarrangobilly, near Tumut. It never fails to astonish.
- Type
- Show caves
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for all ages. Moderate fitness required. The path is 470m long, with 206 steps and several ramps.
- Price
- Adult $22 per person. Concession $18 per person (incl. school-age children, Australian pension, Veterans Affairs and Seniors card holders). Family $68 (2 adults and 2 children). Children 5 years and under free.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Opening times
Take a self-guided tour anytime from 9.30am to 4pm daily. The tour takes 30 to 40 mins.
- What to
bring - Sturdy shoes, suitable clothing
- Bookings
- Book now for this tour, or bundle it into a 2-cave or 3-cave combo. Phone 1300 072 757 or book online.
- Please note
- The cave entrance is inside Glory Arch. Access is via a 500m gravel track starting at Glory Cave carpark. The self-guided tour exits a few metres from the carpark.
- It’s a good idea to bring a jacket – the average temperature in this cave is 10ËšC and it's usually damp.
Europeans first explored this underworld in 1834. Like them, you’ll be awestruck by the immense size of its limestone chambers, decorations and rock piles.
The cave is accessed along a 500m gravel track, taking you from Glory Cave carpark to Glory Arch, with its impressive opening to the sky.
This self-guided experience means you can explore the cave at your own pace, with information signs throughout and sensor lights that switch on as you approach. You’ll see the white formations of the Ice Age Chamber, others known as the ‘Lamb’s Fleece’ and ‘Judge’s Wig’, and even a daylight hole 55m above you.
Combine your underground adventure with the scenic Yarrangobilly Caves river walk, and take a dip in the inviting Thermal Pool, which stays 27ËšC year-round.
You can also join guided tours of some of Yarrangobilly Caves’ more intimate and delicately decorated show caves.
Take a virtual tour of South Glory Cave captured with Google Street View Trekker.
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Conservation program:
Southern corroboree frog conservation project
An iconic endangered species, the southern corroboree frog, found only in Kosciuszko National Park, faces the grave threat of extinction. Saving Our Species aims to prevent this from happening by battling chytrid fungus, protecting frog habitat from pests, and fostering a captive breeding program.
Also see:
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre
- 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day
- 02 6454 9597
- yarrangobilly.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 50 Yarrangobilly Caves Road, Yarrangobilly, NSW 2720
Park info
- in the Yarrangobilly area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
The Yarrangobilly area is open all year. See individual show caves and guided tours for times and prices. Additional tours run during NSW school holidays. Contact Yarrangobilly Caves on (02) 6454 9597 to confirm the tour times for your visit.
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Park entry fees apply in the Yarrangobilly area
$4 per vehicle per day applies at Yarrangobilly Caves for motor vehicles without a Kosciuszko National Park day pass or NPWS All Parks annual pass.
See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
You’ll need to buy a ticket or cave pass from the Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre to visit all Yarrangobilly’s caves.
Buy annual pass
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