About Mole Creek Karst National Park
Mole Creek Karst National Park is a protected karst reserve in northern Tasmania near the town of Mole Creek in the Meander Valley. Established in 1996, it protects an extensive limestone cave system including Marakoopa Cave and King Solomons Cave. The park is noted for its underground rivers, stalactites, stalagmites and glow-worm displays, and is Tasmania's only national park created specifically to protect caves and karst landscapes.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested karst landscape with two developed show caves accessed only by guided tour. Marakoopa Cave features large chambers, underground streams, stalactites, stalagmites and a glow-worm display, while King Solomons Cave is more compact with dense calcite formations. Above ground there are short forest walks, picnic areas and ticket offices. All cave visits are guided, involve steps and low lighting, and maintain a cool constant temperature year-round.
Key highlights
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Marakoopa Cave - large chambers with underground rivers and glow-worm display
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King Solomons Cave - compact cave with dense stalactites, stalagmites and shawls
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Extensive limestone karst system with over 300 documented caves and sinkholes
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Guided tours showcasing calcite formations and cave fauna
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Forested surface walks and karst landscape above the caves