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Mole Creek Karst National Park
Around midway between Deloraine and Cradle Mountain, Mole Creek Karst National Park is noted for its spectacular caves.
There are over 200 caves but the two main ones are Marakoopa and King Solomons Caves, which are located 11km apart. The Parks & Wildlife department operate tours of both these caves.
King Solomons Cave
King Solomons Cave is much smaller than Marakoopa and it has lavish decorative stalagmites and stalactite formations.
Tel (03) 6363 5182
Admission $15
Tours 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm daily
Marakoopa Cave
Marakoopa Cave is best known for its glow-worms, boasting Australia’s largest glow-worm display.
Tel (03) 6363 5182
Admission $15
Tours 10am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm daily
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