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Department for Environment and Heritage Naracoorte Caves National Park Australian Fossil Mammal Site World Heritage Area www.environment.sa.gov.au Naracoorte Caves Vegetation Wonambi Fossil Centre National Par The vegetation is predominantly Brown Stringybark Step through the doors of the Wonambi Fossil Australian Fossil Mammal Site on the limestone ridge, with River Red Gum lining the Centre into an ancient world where megafauna World Heritage Area banks of the Mosquito Creek. The understorey on the once roamed. The display in the Wonambi Fossil ridge is bracken fern over a diverse array of orchids Centre ‘brings to life’ the megafauna fossils found in the Naracoorte Caves. The self-guided walk Naracoorte Caves National Park covers that flower during spring. through the simulated forest and swampland is approximately 600 hectares of limestone wheelchair accessible and suitable for all ages. ranges and is situated in the Some of the park was cleared for pine forests in the south-east of South Australia, mid 1800s, with other exotic species planted around The Flinders University Gallery has information 10 km south of Naracoorte. the caves. Many of the pines have now been cleared and areas revegetated with endemic species. The panels depicting the various sciences studied at Naracoorte, and touch screen computers to answer The area was first gardens now consist of native plants although a few questions you may have relating to the Wonambi dedicated a forestry of the historic trees remain. Fossil Centre and the fossils of Naracoorte Caves. reserve in 1882, with Fauna the first caretaker Southern employed to look Bentwing Bat The National Parks Code after the caves in The most common marsupial seen at Naracoorte is the Western Grey Kangaroo. At night, Common 1885. The caves reserve Help protect your national parks by following Brushtail Possums emerge from the caves and trees, came under the control of the Tourist Bureau in 1917 these guidelines: succeeded by the formation of the National Parks and Sugar Gliders can also be found if you are lucky. Echidnas are commonly seen and if you catch a and Wildlife Service in 1972. The Naracoorte Caves • leave your pets at home glimpse of a small rodent-like animal, it may be a National Park was inscribed onto the World Heritage • take your rubbish with you Yellow-Footed Antechinus. The antechinus is an insect List in 1994 as a serial nomination with the Riversleigh • observe fire restrictions eating marsupial. Section of Lawn Hill National Park, Queensland, to (check CFS hotline 1300 362 361) form the ‘Australian Fossil Mammal Sites, (Riversleigh/ • conserve native habitat by using liquid Bird life is Naracoorte) World Heritage Area’. fuel or gas stoves abundant, • camp only in designated areas especially World Heritage • respect geological and heritage sites around the • keep our wildlife wild – do not feed or gardens of Inscription on the World Heritage List recognises the disturb animals, or remove native plants the Wonambi value of the vertebrate fossil material, dating back • keep to defined vehicle tracks and Fossil Centre perhaps 500 000 years. These deposits provide an walking trails where they opportunity to study the impact of climate change • be considerate of other park users regularly on biodiversity before and after the continent • firearms and hunting are not permitted. feed. Some was populated. of the more Thank you for leaving the bush in its natural state frequently seen The bones of extinct megafauna such as Thylacoleo, for the enjoyment of others. birds include Diprotodon, Zygomaturus and sthenurine kangaroos New Holland have been found within the caves and represent Honeyeaters, Little Greening Policy the most complete fossil record we have of this Wattlebirds and several period. Research has provided many insights into the species of thornbills. The Department for Environment and Heritage is appearance and behaviour of these extinct animals, Sugar Glider concerned with wise use of resources. Please assist but the answer to one question remains elusive, ‘why us with our waste management by placing your did these large animals disappear?’ Perhaps the rubbish and recycables in the correct bins. Naracoorte Caves hold the answer. Walking Trails Cave tours You can enjoy an amazing array of wildlife along the park’s walking trails that wind their way through Victoria Fossil Cave Adventure Caving remnant bushland. A short walk from the exit of the Wonambi Fossil Centre takes you to Wet Cave through The one hour tour departs from the Victoria Fossil Adventure caving tours are designed for beginners a small patch of stringybark scrub. In spring, many Cave car park, a short 1.5 km drive south-east from who have a sense of fun and adventure. For family varieties of orchids flourish with birdlife in abundance. the Wonambi Fossil Centre. The tour descends 30 groups, Stick-Tomato Cave is the most suitable, as steps into a beautifully decorated chamber and then the tunnels are larger and the squeezes optional. The World Heritage Walk takes you to Victoria Fossil winds through 250 metres of passages and chambers Blackberry Cave involves smaller passages, rocky Cave from the Wet Cave entrance, identifying several to a large fossil deposit. About half of your tour is squeezes as well as several optional exercises. sites of World Heritage significance along the way. spent at the fossil bed display area before making Overalls, helmets and kneepads are supplied, and This trail is 1.2 km long and takes about 30 minutes to your way out of the cave up a 150 metre passage, safe caving techniques and cave protection issues complete. some of which is steeply sloping. This tour best displays are discussed prior to the start of each tour. Tours are Naracoorte Caves World Heritage values. conducted by experienced staff and are available From the Victoria Fossil Cave car park, take the trail during holiday periods and by prior bookings. to Stoney Point picnic ground and enjoy the ancient Alexandra Cave A minimum age limit of 8 applies. limestone cliffs, stringybark scrub on the range and River Red Gum flats along the way. The half hour guided tour departs from the front of the Extended adventure tours explore the depths of Wonambi Fossil Centre and takes you through three Fox Cave, Cathedral Cave or Starburst Chamber Camping chambers of Alexandra Cave. There are 25 steps into in Victoria Fossil Cave. Your guide will show you the cave and 35 steps to exit. The cave has natural exceptional cave decorations and fossils, and Wirreanda Campground offers modern camping earth floors and exceptional cave decorations. reinforce caving etiquette and safe caving practices. facilities, powered sites for caravans and a large lawn The tour is ideal for families with small children and A novice tour must be completed prior to joining area for tents. Camping permits can be obtained from provides many photographic opportunities. one of the extended tours and a minimum age of the self-registration station at the campground. 12 applies. Bat Tour Wirreanda Bunkhouse is ideal for schools or special interest groups, offering dormitory-style accommodation The five infra-red cameras installed in the Bat Cave for up to 50 people. It has shower facilities and a fully relay images of the Southern Bentwing Bat to the equipped kitchen and laundry. Bat Observation Centre. Here you can sit in comfort and view the daily activities of the bats without Picnicking disturbing them. Picnic tables are situated throughout the park with The one hour tour incorporates a stroll through coin operated barbecues located on the large lawn Blanche Cave. Night tours, to witness the exodus of area adjacent to the car park. bats from the cave, are conducted during summer holiday periods. A shelter and barbecue are located at the Stoney Point picnic ground, 1.5 km from the Victoria Fossil Cave car Wet Cave park. A key for access may be obtained from the Wonambi Fossil Centre. The self-guided walk of Wet Cave, with an automated lighting system provides an opportunity to do it all at For snacks, refreshments or a sit down meal with fine your own pace. An easy walk through a large, robust Short-beaked Echidna wine, relax in the comfort of the Caves Cafe, located and interesting cave. Entry for this cave comes with just 30 metres from the Wonambi Fossil Centre. the purchase of tickets for the Alexandra Cave tour or the Wonambi Fossil Centre. Hynam To To Naracoorte Blackberry Cave Bat Cave BAT CAVE TELEVIEW CENTRE Blanche Cave KIDS SHED WONAMBI FOSSIL CENTRE Alexandra Cave 'W ONAMBIE ' CAVES CAFE Wet Cave (Stick-Tomato Cave) Cathedral Cave Wo rl d YULGILBAR WOOD GALLERY H er itage CAMP KITCHEN WIRREANDA BUNKHOUSE WIRREANDA CAMPGROUND W al k Victoria Fossil Cave S t Cave guidelines o n e CAVE PARK y CABINS When visiting the caves please know that: • the temperature in the caves remains constant at 17°C all year • sandals, thongs and high heeled shoes P o i n t are not suitable footwear • handrails provided near steps and ramps Park boundary Information should be used l l l l l Sealed road Parking • cameras with flashlights may be used, l l l l l but not video cameras l LIMESTONE Unsealed road Caravan site l • touching cave formations is not permitted W CLIFFS a Walking trail Campground l k • smoking, eating and drinking within the Cave Gas barbecue caves is prohibited. Building Picnic facility Creek Meals available Mosquito Self-registration station 0 metres 300 STONEY POINT PICNIC GROUND Hynam Times Comments Naracoorte Wonambi 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
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