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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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