Due to COVID-19 restrictions please note bookings need to be made prior to the intended cave tour. Bookings can be taken up to 14 days in advance by phoning (03) 6298 3209. For tour times and costs refer below. Numbers are currently limited to 8 people per tour. No bookings required for thermal pool.
Newdegate Cave tours
Guided tours of Newdegate Cave led by Parks and Wildlife Service staff are available throughout the day. Tours take approximately 45 minutes.
Tickets for the cave tour must be paid and collected at the Hastings Cave Visitor Centre. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to tour times, this allows time to buy or collect tickets and self-drive approximately 20 minutes to the cave car park. You will then take the short walk through the forest to the cave entrance - where the guide will meet you.
Admission prices - Cave tour
Due to COVID restrictions, there is a limit of 8 people per tour.
Cave tour fees include complimentary access to the thermal pool area.
Adults (18 years and over)
| $24.00
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Child (4 to 17 years. No charge under 4 years)
| $12.00
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Concession (Seniors, Pensioners and Health Care Card holders)
| $19.20
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Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
| $60.00
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Cave tour times
Cave tour times vary at different times of the year, so check the times based on the date you intend to visit. The site is closed on Christmas Day. Please arrive at the Visitor Centre 45 minutes prior to your allocated booking time to pay and collect your cave tour ticket.
To book your cave tour phone 6298 3209.
26 December 2020 – 31 January 2021
Visitor Centre and thermal pool open 9:00 – 5:00
Cave tours 10:00 am; 11:00 am; 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 3:00 pm; 4:00 pm
1 February - 30 April 2021
Visitor Centre and thermal pool open 10:00 – 4:00
Cave tours 11:00 am; 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 3:00 pm
1 May - 30 September 2021
Visitor Centre and thermal pool open 10:30 - 4:00
Cave tours 11:00 am; 12:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 3:00 pm
1 October - 24 December 2021
Visitor Centre and thermal pool open 10:30 - 4:00
Cave tours 11:00 am; 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 3:00 pm
25 December 2021 - Closed
Thermal spring entry prices
This entry includes the use of the thermal springs pool and amenities all day. Or access the 5-10 minute Platypus and 20 minute Hot Springs forest walks. Bookings are not required for the thermal pool. Barbecues close down 30 minutes prior to closure time.
Adults (18 years and over)
| $5.00
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Child (4 to 17 years. No charge under 4 years)
| $2.50
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Concession (Seniors, Pensioners and Health Care Card holders)
| $4.00
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Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
| $12.00
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