Guided tours are conducted daily in Royal Cave and Fairy Cave. Both caves are lit and have concrete pathways. Royal Cave features beautiful calcite-rimmed pools. …
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Guided tours are conducted daily in Royal Cave and Fairy Cave. Both caves are lit and have concrete pathways.
Royal Cave features beautiful calcite-rimmed pools. Fairy Cave features elaborate stalactites and stalagmites.
Royal and Fairy Cave tour times
| When | Tour times |
|---|---|
| September school holidays to post Easter school holidays - Royal Cave* | 10.00am, 1.00pm, 3.30pm |
| September school holidays to post Easter school holidays - Fairy Cave* | 11.15am, 2.15pm |
| Post Easter school holidays to September | 11.00am (Royal Cave), 1.00pm (Fairy Cave), 3.00pm (Royal Cave) |
* More tours during peak periods - approximately every half hour.
Limited numbers taken per tour. It is recommended that visitors arrive 30-45 minutes prior to a tour commencing to secure a place.
Fees for single cave tour (Royal or Fairy)
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $18.00 |
| Child | $10.50 |
| Senior | $15.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children 5 - 16 years) | $49.80 |
Fees for tours of both caves (Royal and Fairy)
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $27.00 |
| Child | $15.60 |
| Senior | $22.20 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children 5 - 16 years) | $74.40 |
For school and bus group booking rate please call 13 1963.
For further enquiries, email: buchanvisitorcentre@parks.vic.gov.au
Federal Cave Tour
This historical tour provides a unique opportunity to view a cave that is rarely open to the public and is part of the same cave system as the Royal and the Fairy show caves. Lit only by solar-powered pathway lights, you are provided with a helmet and headlight to view this section of the cave system which is so very different from the Royal and the Fairy show caves.
Cost: Adult $35.00 Child $25.00
Duration of tour: Approx. 1 hour
Meeting Point: Buchan Caves Reserve Visitor Centre
Suitable age: Not recommended for children under the age of 8 unless accompanied by guardian.
Other information:
• Payment is required when booking is made
• Minimum Number required: 6
• Maximum Number permitted: 10
• Please wear sturdy footwear
Bookings are required for the Federal Cave tour. Please telephone the Buchan Caves Reserve Visitor Centre on 51621900.
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