Fig Tree Cave
Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Fig Tree Cave.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Fig Tree Cave is located near the visitor centre in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at the Visitor Centre, a short walk from Fig Tree Cave
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
While the caves can be visited all year round, a trip to Wombeyan in spring is well timed to catch wildflowers in full bloom.
Summer
A great time for a weekend camping trip - pitch your tent, enjoy breakfast cooked on the barbecue and beat the heat with a dip in a natural swimming hole.
Winter
Take advantage of the cooler weather and book a weekend getaway at the historic Post Office Cottage. The wood heater will keep you warm all night.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
38.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 11°C
Lowest recorded
-9.6°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
June
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
174.2mm
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
Entry Fees
Entry to Figtree Cave is: $20 per adult, $13 child/pensioner, $17 senior, $50 family (2 adults and children up to age 16).
Discovery Pass
Visit the self-guided Fig Tree Cave plus enjoy a guided tour* of your choice. $33 per adult, $25 child/pensioner, $30 seniors, $83 family. *Subject to availability, valid for Wollondilly Cave, Junction Cave, Mulwaree Cave, or Kooringa Cave in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve.
Explorer Pass
Visit the self-guided Fig Tree Cave plus enjoy 2 guided tours* of your choice. $44 per adult, $33 child/pensioner, $39 seniors, $99 family. *Subject to availability, valid for Wollondilly Cave, Junction Cave, Mulwaree Cave, or Kooringa Cave in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve.
Permitted
You can take photos inside the caves - for the best results, use a flash or high-speed film.
Prohibited
- The oil on our skin alters the way stalactites and stalagmites grow and can even change the colour of the rock, so please look but don’t touch.
- Please do not damage or remove rocks from the area
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Wombeyan Caves office
- 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4843 5976
- wombeyan.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 41 Victoria Arch Drive, Wombeyan Caves NSW 2580
Park info
- in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve in the Country NSW region
Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.