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Inside Cathedral Cave

Cathedral Cave is the grand centerpiece of the Capricorn Caves system. It features wheelchair-accessible walkways and near-perfect natural acoustics.

The Cathedral Cave tour is the most popular way to see this 390-million-year-old Devonian limestone system. The temperature inside stays at a stable 22°C (71°F) all year.

You access the main chambers via zig-zagging boardwalks and suspension bridges. It is the only fully accessible cave tour on the property, taking about 45 minutes to complete.

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Cathedral Chamber

15-20 min

This massive cavern is known for its near-perfect natural acoustics. It frequently hosts underground weddings, concerts, and opera performances. Listen closely when your guide demonstrates the sound quality during the tour.

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Belfry Chamber

10 minSolstice light alignment

This section features a 14-meter vertical shaft that reaches the surface. It is famous for a rare Summer Solstice solar alignment. Visit between December and early January around 11:00 AM to see a direct light beam enter the chamber.

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Suspension Bridge & Walkways

15 minFully accessible

Zig-zagging boardwalks and bridges make it easy to explore the limestone formations. This infrastructure ensures the 45-minute tour is safe and fully wheelchair accessible. Look up at the ceiling crevices to spot roosting insectivorous micro-bats.

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