When you're visiting Wellington, you can't miss the magnificent Wellington Caves. If you like to broaden your mind and see amazing phenomenon, you will find the guided Cave Tours an unforgettable experience.

Take a trip back in time...
Explore the Caves and the Phosphate Mine,
A million years of history...
And stay awhile

The complex comprises two show caves; The Cathedral Cave , The Gaden Cave, and a series of smaller caves. These include the recently rediscovered Water Cave and the challenging River Cave, which are open to only the most experienced cave diving enthusiasts. The complex also includes The Phosphate Mine.

Explore the Caves and the Mine

• The Cathedral Cave
• The Gaden Cave
• The Phosphate Mine

Tours

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The Phosphate Mine, Cathedral Cave and Gaden Cave are open every day (except Christmas Day.)

Stay a while and explore

The Wellington Caves Caravan Park is located right alongside the Caves so you and your family can stay and explore.

The Caravan Park also runs alongside the Wellington Golf Course where you can play a round of golf and have a drink or a meal in the clubhouse after exploring the Mine.

The Bottle House is the newest attraction at the Caves and is constructed from over 9,000 wine bottles. The Bottle House has for sale an interesting range of mineral specimens, crystals and fossils. A specialty of the shop is "Wellington Moonbeam Pendants", made on the premises from high quality, specially imported crystal.

Enjoy a snack, a coffee or an ice-cream at the Caves Kiosk The Kiosk also sells a wide range of souvenirs.

While you're visiting the Cathedral Cave and the Gaden Cave, why not take a look at the Phosphate while you are there. The Phosphate Mine is not only features the workings of a World War I Mine, but also houses bone fragments and fossils from as far back as 300,000 years ago.