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North Glory Cave

Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Overview

North Glory Cave is closed until the end of 2024. You can still visit the other caves at Yarrangobilly.

Type
Show caves
Accessibility
No wheelchair access
Time suggested
1hr 30min
Grade
Medium. Suitable for all ages. A moderate level of fitness is required for this tour. The path is 358m long with 195 steep steps.
Price

Adult $38 per person. Concession $34 per person (incl. student, Australian pension, Veterans Affairs and Seniors card holders). Child (5 to 16 years) $34 per person. Family $126 (2 adults, 2 children). Children 5 years and under free. This ticket includes entry to South Glory Cave for a self-guided tour.

Entry fees
Park entry fees apply
Opening times

North Glory Cave entry is by guided tour only.

Meeting point
Meet your guide at the North Glory Cave entrance inside Glory Arch. It’s around 500m walk from Glory Cave carpark.
What to
bring
Sturdy shoes, clothes for all weather conditions, sunscreen
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Please note
  • Tours run for 1.5 hours. They start and end at the North Glory Cave entrance.
  • It’s a good idea to bring a jacket – the average temperature in this cave is 10ËšC and it's usually damp.

Explore North Glory Cave by guided tour to glimpse a rarely seen underworld in Kosciuszko National Park.

Only accessible by guided tour, a visit to this remarkable cave is a journey into a hidden world of vast chambers and stunning crystal features.

Meet your guide at Glory Arch, the giant cave entrance with an impressive opening to the sky, the Glory Hole. From there you’ll explore a series of enormous chambers seemingly fit for royalty – like Queen’s Chamber, with its immense stalactites and intriguing crystal formations.

In Smugglers Passage look up to see the ancient spiral of a dry stream carved in the ceiling. Here the cave walls also bear signatures of European settlers written during colonial times. Helictite Chamber will delight you with its delicate crystal formations that glitter and point in every direction. Finally, you’ll explore the mysterious Devils Kitchen, with its trove of stunning calcite crystals.

If North Glory Cave has you curious to see more of this remarkable cave system, take a self-guided tour of South Glory Cave. This cave is located right next door and the self-guided tour is included in the price of your ticket. Back outside, there’s plenty more to do. Scenic Yarrangobilly River walk is nearby if you’d like to stretch your legs in the open air. Be sure to remember your swimmers for an unforgettable visit to magical Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool, naturally heated year-round to 27°C.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Nearby

  • Yarrangobilly Caves, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer

    South Glory Cave

    Take a leisurely self-guided tour through the lofty chambers of South Glory Cave at Yarrangobilly, near Tumut. It never fails to astonish. 

  • Yarrangobilly River walk, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Clint and Todd Wright

    Yarrangobilly River walk

    Follow the family-friendly Yarrangobilly River walk, at Yarrangobilly Caves, beside the crystal-clear river. Enjoy the views, spot wildlife, and stop for a swim at the Thermal Pool along the way.

 

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