Caving (spelunking) is a truly adventurous underground experience where you can explore a maze of subterranean caves right here in Victoria.
Participants are given a safety talk and a description of the unusual granite boulder cave formation, before exploring various parts of the cave system.
Once you’re in the cave of exploration you’ll find phosphorous ‘glow’ worms, cave crickets and other cave dwelling critters. For those afraid of spiders, don’t worry. There are no spiders in the cave (there’s nothing there for them to eat). Besides, you’ll be too busy exploring sections and navigating your way out.
This is truly an explorative experience that brings back child like fantasies of being an explorer like Indiana Jones. You will get muddy and wet. You’ll also be able to drink the natural spring water that flows underground.
If you’ve never been caving before you must take advantage of our experienced guides who will encourage and support you through the beauty deep down the earth. Its magnetism, undeniable.
Dates & Times:
Please check the Caving Calender for dates running. Caving is usually held from 9am to 12noon.
What's included:
Professional guides
Caving (spelunking) equipment including; helmets, head torches & knee pads
Participant requirements:
Participants must be at least 12 years of age and of average fitness. You will be navigating through tight spaces that open into large spaces. Because of this we do not recommended this adventure for people who are over 105kg. You must have your own transport to get to the site. We do not do pick ups. Also please note that there is a dirt road heading up to the site.
Price:
$80 per person
What to bring:
Old clothes or overalls that you don’t mind getting dirty, Waterproof overpants (handy if you have them), Waterproof jacket (not too bulky), Old shoes, Garbage bags for wet gear and a change of dry clothes.
Location:
Yarra Junction Caves, approximately 50mins from Melbourne CBD. We will send you confirmation details upon booking so you will have directions.
Fun Facts about Caving / Spelunking
Caving—also occasionally known as spelunking and potholing is the recreational pastime of exploring wild (generally non-commercial) cave systems. In contrast, speleology is the scientific study of caves and the cave environment.
According to Wikipedia:
The challenges involved in the activity depend on the cave being visited, but often include the negotiation of pitches, squeezes, and water. Climbing or crawling is often necessary.
Caves have been explored out of necessity (for shelter from the elements or from enemies), out of curiosity or for mystical reasons for thousands of years. However, only in the last century or two has the activity developed into a sophisticated, athletic pastime. In recent decades, caving has changed considerably due to the availability of modern protective wear and equipment. It has recently come to be known as an "extreme sport" by some. Many of the skills involved in caving can also be put to use in mine exploration and urban exploration.
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