Carey's Cave

Wee Jasper Caves

Useful Information

Location:	6 km north of Wee Jasper. From Yass 53 km, from Canberra 85 km to Wee Jasper, turn right at the school, signposted.
Open:	All year Mon, Fri 12, 13:30, Sat, Sun, Hol 12, 13:30, 15. Closed on 25-DEC. [2007]
Fee:	Adults AUD 11, Children (5-15) AUD 6.60, Family (2+2) AUD 28.60. [2007]
Classification:	Karst Cave cave system.
Light:	Incandescent
Dimension:	T=15-17 °C.
Guided tours:	D=60 min. V=3,000/a[2000]
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Address:	Carey's Cave, Geoff Kell (manager) Wee Jasper, NSW. 2582. Tel: +61-6-227-9622. Geoff Kell, Lessee-Manager. E-mail:
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History

1800s	discovered.
1968	opened as a show cave.

Description

Carey's Cave is located in the Wee Jasper Valley, close to Canberra. Seven chambers are visited on the almost horizontal tour with only 30 steps. Rather exceptional is the changing temperature of the cave, which is between 15 °C and 17 °C.