Enter Plughole by abseiling into the ‘Sinkhole’ and swirling into Elder cave to negotiate a series of climbs, crawls and tight squeezes.
The ever popular 'Plughole Adventure' tour is 2 exciting hours, including an abseil (weather permitting) and a series of climbs, squeezes and crawls. After donning overalls, harness, helmet and headlamp, you receive a safety briefing, to prepare you for your thrilling journey.
You begin with a challenging 9-metre abseil down a sinkhole into the hidden world of the Elder Cave. No abseiling experience is necessary. Our guides are all highly qualified, mentoring you all the way. If weather is not suitable for abseiling, we take you a different way, seeing more of the cave, and you will still have a great time!
The Elder Cave is perfect for first time cavers! The abseil is followed by a spacious chamber and then The Windows a tight, short squeeze. As your confidence grows, the squeezes get longer. Look carefully, and you'll see some fine crystal, but this tour is not about cave decorations.It is an adventure experience!
Move on through the Crystal Chamber and take time for a breather in The Chapel. The Armchair Squeeze leads you into the fun of the Rockpile, then the aptly named the Letterbox Squeeze. This adventure is called The Plughole for good reason. The S-Bend is the way out of the cave! Dirty, you emerge into the Imperial Cave. On the way out, remember to swagger boldly when you pass other visitors!
Later, you can proudly show friends your Certificate of Achievement and free photos of your trip, which you can download.
The Plughole Adventure Tour is a great introduction to caving. You should complete it before you attempt any of our other adventure caving tours.
WEATHER: Caving goes ahead rain, hail or shine as it is all underground exploration! Extreme fires and floods are the only enemies, but in general, the gig is on unless we call you. The Jenolan Caves are a leisurely two hour drive from Penrith. The entrance is astounding and just a taste of the awe-inspiring surrounds in which you are about to be immersed. This is the perfect day out for adventurers, family and friends with facilities including a scenic BBQ and picnic area, the ideal outdoor setting to recap your adventures and replenish your energy stores or take advantage of the ‘Caves House’ to satisfy your hunger with a hot meal.
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