After wandering through Sheffield – The Town of Murals – we continued onto Mole Creek to visit the caves. Unfortunately, because of heavy rain and flooding in October 2022, Marakoopa Cave is closed due to damage it sustained. It will reopen once the Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) has repaired the damage and ensured its safety. In the meantime, King Solomon’s Cave remains open to the public.
King Solomon’s Cave is in Mole Creek Karst National Park, a Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Since 1996, the park has preserved an extensive karst system, including over 300 caves and sinkholes.
King Solomon’s Cave is in northern Tasmania, 50 minutes from Sheffield. It is a family-friendly activity known as a ‘dry’ cave, with fewer stairs making it suitable for people with reduced fitness. The cave features spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, such as shawls, flowstones and tubular stalactites. You will also see bone deposits and sparkling calcite crystals.
Guided tours operate every day except Christmas Day. They leave several times a day, take around 45 minutes and are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. I recommend booking a tour as there are limited tour times and sizes. You can make a booking up to 14 days before your visit.
We joined the last tour of the day. It was fun. The limestone formations are beautiful, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Do’s & Don’ts
Don’t bring a wheelchair – there is no access.
Do bring a jacket – the cave is an excellent all-weather attraction. Still, it is only 9 degrees celsius inside the cave (all year round).
Don’t bring a tripod – there are not allowed in the cave.
Do bring your camera – you can take photos in Solomon’s Cave.
Don’t bring food & beverages into the cave – they are not allowed.
Do bring a picnic – there are free barbecues and picnic areas nearby.
More Information
Currency
Australian dollar – AUD – written here as $
Tour Times and Prices
No cash sales at King Solomon’s Cave, EFTPOS, VISA & MasterCard are accepted.
Price – Adult $19 / Child $9.50 / Under 4 Free / Concession $15.50 / Family $47.50 Click here for more information.
Tour times – daily at 11:30, 12:30, 14:30 and 15:30.
Additional tours are offered at 10:30 and 16:30 from December 1 to April 30.
Phone for booking – +61 (03) 6363 5182
Website – Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service
What to wear
Remember, it is cold in the cave. Dress accordingly.
Comfortable walking shoes are preferable for navigating stairs.
Accessibility
Cave tours are not accessible for persons with mobility disabilities.
There are stairs, and the wet ground can be slippery when wet.
Facilities
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- Parking
- Electric barbecues
- Toilets
- Running water
- Picnic shelters
- Park ranger
- Visitor Centre
- Nature trail
Accommodation
We typically book our accommodation through booking.com. We like the convenience of booking online, and we can usually pay for our accommodation on arrival at the hotel/resort or room. Also, booking.com advertise many different accommodation styles in Tasmania, so you are sure to find the perfect place.
We stayed at Mole Creek Cabins
Cost – We paid $160.00 per night
Pros – The cabin-style accommodation is very nice and comfortable. The kitchen facilities were suitable for cooking. It was a very relaxing place. I liked having a heater and heating lights in the bathroom.
Cons – None. It was pleasant cabin accommodation.
Verdict – This was good accommodation. It would suit families.
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