Alexandra Cave

Useful Information

Location:	12 km south-east of Naracoorte. (-37.035244, 140.795888)
Open:	Visitor Center: All year daily 9-17. Alexandra Cave: All year daily 9:30, 13:30. [2022]
Fee:	Adults AUD 24, Children (4-15) AUD 14, Children (0-3) free, Family (2+2) AUD 63.50. Groups (10+): Adults AUD 20.50, Children (4-15) AUD 11.50. [2022]
Classification:	Karst cave
Light:	Incandescent Electric Light System
Dimension:
Guided tours:	L=240 m, ST=60, D=30 min.
Photography:	allowed
Accessibility:	no
Bibliography:
Address:	Naracoorte Caves National Park, P.O.Box 134, 89 Wonambi Road, Naracoorte SA 5271, Tel: +61-8760-1210. E-mail:
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History

1908	discovered by William Reddan.
1909	opened to the public.
1978	new chamber discovered.

Description

Alexandra Cave is one of the Naracoorte Caves, located close to the Rangers Headquarters and the Wonambi Fossil Centre. It was discovered by William Reddan in 1908, and named after Queen Alexandra, the wife of King Edward VII of England. He immediately started the development work and opened the cave to the public the following year.

One of the main tourist attractions is the Reflecting Pool, which is actually an artificial enhancement installed by William Reddan. From today's view, this enhancement is absolutely unnecessary, as the cave is really impressive. A series of three highly decorated chambers, including fragile soda straws, helictites and many other fine speleothems, makes the visit well worth. The 30-minute tour is called one of the park's treasures. The visit to Alexandra Cave is very easy, as there are only 25 steps into the cave and 35 to the exit. The rest of the cave is level, with a comfortable path formed of cave earth. This cave is suitable for most visitors, independent of physical fitness.