King Solomons Cave
Another guided show cave in Mole Creek Karst National Park. It isn't large, but its walls are covered in sparkling calcite crystals, and it pairs well with Marakoopa Cave on the same day.
King Solomons Cave is located in Mole Creek Karst National Park, about 5 km from Marakoopa Cave. It is a dry cave, smaller in scale but richly decorated. Calcite crystals cover the walls and sparkle under the lights, and there are stalactites, draperies and stalagmites in a variety of shapes. It was discovered in the late 19th century and quickly became a show cave. You can only enter with a park ranger guide, and the tour takes about 45 minutes. There are fewer sessions than at Marakoopa Cave, and in some seasons it only opens at set times, so check and book on the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service website before you set out. The cave has many steps, so wear non-slip shoes. Getting there: it's about a 1-hour drive from Cradle Mountain, and visiting both caves in one day takes about half a day.
Opening hours
Guided sessions (check Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service website)
Nearby sights
- Marakoopa Cave
- Mount Roland
- Sheffield, Tasmania
- Leven Canyon
- Cradle Mountain & Dove Lake
- Ronny Creek (Wombat Viewing)
- Overland Track
- Marions Lookout