45 Minutes • All Ages • Something for everyone!
Discover the stunning geology and rich history of Queensland’s largest caves on the accessible Cathedral Cave Tour. Perfect for all ages, this 45-minute adventure reveals underground limestone marvels and fascinating wildlife just outside Rockhampton.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
45 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels including families and older adults; minimal walking involved
Wildlife
History
Capricorn Caves opened to the public in 1959 and has since been a focal point for education on Queensland’s geology and indigenous legends.
Conservation
Rigorous conservation practices minimize human impact, ensuring the caves’ delicate formations and resident wildlife remain undisturbed.
Capricorn Caves
45 Minutes • All Ages • Something for everyone!
Capricorn Caves, located in The Caves, Queensland, is a cave network open to the public that offers a range of guided experiences highlighting regional geology, wildlife and history. The site runs multiple guided tours led by experienced guides who explain the caves’ formation, local ecology and historical significance. Tours include an accessible Cathedral Cave Tour, a family-friendly Capricorn Explorer walk, an intense two-hour Capricorn Adventurer experience, a 45-minute lantern-lit night tour entitled 'Whispers of the Caves: The Tour Guide', and tailored School Camps programs.
Visitors experience dramatic limestone chambers, unique acoustics and evidence of geological processes shaped over millennia. The Cathedral Cave Tour provides a 45-minute accessible introduction to the site’s largest caverns, while the Capricorn Adventurer delivers a physically challenging two-hour exploration that involves climbing and tight passages for more experienced participants. The Capricorn Explorer tour is suitable for younger visitors and families (recommended ages 5 and up) and focuses on walking discovery and wildlife observation. The night tour uses lantern light to present historical tales and atmospheric interpretation of the caves after dark. School Camps support educational groups with guided activities designed for learning about geology and local ecosystems.
Capricorn Caves emphasizes guided interpretation, visitor safety, and conservation of the cave environment. Information provided at each tour helps guests understand the landscape and local wildlife while enjoying a professionally led underground experience.
Location
The Caves, Queensland
Situated in The Caves region
Tours Offered
5 tours
Range of guided cave experiences
Tour Lengths
45–120 min
From 45 minutes to two hours
Family Friendly
Ages 5+
Explorer tour suitable for kids
Reserve a Cathedral, Explorer, Adventurer, Night Tour or School Camp to experience The Caves, Queensland—guided, safe, and unforgettable.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes
The cave floor can be uneven and slippery, so reliable footwear ensures safe footing throughout the tour.
Bring a light jacket
Temperatures inside the cave stay cool year-round, so a jacket helps maintain comfort during your visit.
Photography allowed without flash
Capture the natural beauty with no-flash photos to protect the cave’s delicate environment and wildlife.
Listen carefully to guides
Guides share important safety and environmental information that enhances your understanding and experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
Ensures safe and comfortable movement on the cave’s rocky paths.
Light insulating layer
Keeps you warm against the consistent cool temperature inside the cave.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated before and after your cave tour.
Camera or smartphone
For capturing the cave’s dramatic rock formations and wildlife.