Most half day trips this season have been taking advantage of low water levels in two particular caves- Honeycomb and Wet Caves. Full day trips are only restricted by the extent of your imagination. We are still experiencing very dry conditions here, and while the glow-worms await autumn rains to bring fresh food supply, they are still glowing…. however for us humans, we can explore further in Wet Cave in greater comfort and lower down into Honeycomb Cave to see the lower pools and passages. I’m afraid visitors will probably still get wet feet! The best parts of the cave- the “must see” sections- do have some water. However, the fun sections of Honeycomb, where I offer the options of physical fun and challenges, are not very muddy and so it is easy to use cameras; to get those “people shots”- photos of negotiating spots that if you hadn’t been there under expert guidance would seem outrageous! I know just which angle to shoot from to create a big impression when passing the photos around after the holiday! The frequent daylight holes in Honeycomb are very stunning with their mossy ferny cliffs, and the roomy open nature of this cave is very easy to accustom to for first time cavers. The more physical challenges and confined spaces are all optional. We emerge on the far side of the hill to where we entered and people are surprised at how far we have come under the ground.

The countryside is very pretty just now, morning dews have greened up the grass and morning tea outside the cave under the gum trees is very peaceful accompanied by all the birdsong. The pace of the tour is very much tailored to suit the clients on the day, but I always find that the first cave stimulates a hearty appetite and calls for a break. Usually Wet Cave is the second cave, and it is colder than the more open Honeycomb. A very large and grand river tunnel, something different opens up around each corner, leading cavers on in anticipation. The almost still, wide pools of this cave at this time of the year tempt photographers to linger and capture the atmosphere on film. But don’t linger too long, otherwise we won’t get to see the tall canyons and massive crystal formations of the inner recesses. Testimony in my Visitors Book will urge to go “all the way”. Mind you, the water gets a little deeper with each bend in the river! It depends upon the willingness of each person as to how far we take it. The return trip is via the same route. Exploration of a full 1,000m in length is possible in this cave, and feedback consistently tells of a strong sense of peace and “wilderness” or remoteness that is experienced here. We need to allow at least 2 hours of in-cave time to fully appreciate this cave. A minimum of 1 hour will take in glow-worms, reflections and some very unusual mineral decorations.

Kind regards, and all the best.