Naracoorte

Naracoorte is a small farming town which is famously known for its prehistoric cave system.

Deep below the surface are World Heritage listed caves which are millions of years old. The dozens of small and medium-sized caves in the Naracoorte Caves National Park are home to centuries of animal fossils. Four of the caves are open for self-guided or guided walking tours where you can discover what is lurking underground. There are also adventure caving tours with training and tours of a real life bat cave. Many beautiful hikes pass by these caves and are a great way to get out into nature.

Heading back above ground there is plenty more to see. Let the kids run around Pioneer Park while you cook up a BBQ or check out the 1877 VP Class steam locomotive. The heritage-listed Old Flour Mill made from local redgum and limestone is where you will find the Sheep's Back Wool Museum and the Limestone Landscapes Gallery. Both offer great insight into the origins of the wool and sheep trade in the area and the incredible fossils that have been uncovered in the nearby caves system.