Wellington Caves
A limestone cave system about 50 km southeast of Dubbo, where Cathedral Cave holds giant stalagmites, and you can also descend to an old phosphate mine and a layer of giant animal fossils.
Wellington Caves is one of the earliest places in Australia where giant animal fossils were found. The tour routes include Cathedral Cave, with its 'Altar Stone', a giant stalagmite about 15 m tall; Gaden Cave, known for its coral-like stone formations, where fossil layers can be seen; and a 19th-century disused phosphate mine tunnel. Each route takes 45–60 minutes, entry is by timed session, and combined tickets are available. The site has a fossil exhibit, a Japanese friendship garden and a campervan park. It is about a 50-minute drive from Dubbo and can be combined with a half-day trip to the town of Wellington.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–16:30, guided tours by session
Nearby sights
- Lake Burrendong & Burrendong Arboretum
- Dundullimal Homestead
- Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden & Shoyoen Japanese Garden
- Taronga Western Plains Zoo
- Western Plains Cultural Centre
- Tracker Riley Cycleway
- Old Dubbo Gaol
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Dubbo Visitor Experience