Victoria Fossil Cave
The cave that earned Naracoorte its World Heritage status, where ice-age bones still lie in the active dig.
It was in the Victoria Fossil Cave that, in 1969, cavers broke into a chamber packed with the bones of long-extinct megafauna, a discovery that ultimately secured Naracoorte's place on the World Heritage list. The cave remains an active palaeontological site.
Guided tours lead through decorated chambers of stalactites and flowstone before reaching the fossil chamber, where the bones of giant kangaroos, Diprotodon and Thylacoleo lie exactly as they accumulated over tens of thousands of years. The story of the find is as gripping as the geology.
For anyone drawn to deep time, this is the headline experience of the Naracoorte Caves and one of the great fossil sites of the Southern Hemisphere.
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Victoria Fossil Cave — frequently asked questions
What makes the Victoria Fossil Cave significant?
The Victoria Fossil Cave is the site where, in 1969, cavers discovered a chamber packed with the fossil bones of extinct megafauna. That discovery underpinned Naracoorte's World Heritage listing, and the cave remains an active palaeontological dig.
Can you tour the Victoria Fossil Cave?
Yes. Guided tours lead through decorated chambers of stalactites and flowstone to the fossil chamber, where the bones of giant kangaroos and other megafauna can be seen. Tours are run by Naracoorte Caves National Park and booking ahead is advised.
Image credits
- Naracoorte Caves National Park 1.jpg by Feral Arts , CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons