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Tantanoola Caves

Updated: May 2



Tantanoola Caves


Tantanoola Caves is one of the smallest caves in South Australia, with one chamber 30 metres wide and 8 metres high. However, it is also one of the most stunning, with impressive stalactites, stalagmites and helictites.


The 30-minute tour begins with the guide explaining the his­to­ry and geol­o­gy of the caves and how the spec­tac­u­lar for­ma­tions devel­oped over thou­sands of years. You can then wander around the cave and take photographs at your leisure.



Tantanoola Cave is part of Up and Down Rock, a prehistoric marine cliff that can be viewed from the clifftop walking track.


During the Pleistocene epoch (2.6 million to 11,700 years ago), the cliff was formed by repeated destruction of the rocks by the force of waves; this resulted in sea caves, cliffs and overhangs inside the Tantanoola Cave.


When the sea retreated due to the lowering of the sea level or the uplifting of the land, it left behind pebbles, seal bones and shells inside the cave.



Facilities

The cave tour is wheelchair accessible

Toilets & disabled toilets

Carparking with several long bay parks

Picnic Tables

Cliff Top Walking Track

Dogs are not allowed as it is a National Park

Bookings can be made online - Click Here.


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