Jillabenan Cave
Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Jillabenan Cave .
Getting there and parking
Jillabenan Cave is in the Yarrangobilly area of Kosciuszko National Park, between Tumut and Cooma. To get there:
From Monaro Highway:
- At Cooma, take Snowy Mountains Highway and continue for approximately 110km.
- Turn left onto Yarrangobilly Caves Entrance Road
- Follow the unsealed one-way road for approximately 6km to Yarrangobilly Caves
From Hume Highway:
- At Gundagai, take the Tumut exit and follow Gocup Road to Tumut.
- Continue south on Snowy Mountains Highway for approximately 75km
- Turn right onto Yarrangobilly Caves Entrance Road
- Follow the unsealed one-way road for approximately 6km to Yarrangobilly Caves
Road quality
- Yarrangobilly Caves entrance and exit roads are graded gravel. They're suitable for 2WD and 4WD vehicles up to 12.5m in length, however the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) advise that the roads are unsuitable for caravans.
- RMS recommends snow chains are carried by all vehicles driving in the park in winter, including 4WD and AWD, in case of extreme weather. Visit the Live Traffic website for road conditions.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Snow chains required after snow
Parking
Parking is available in gravel Jillabenan Cave carpark, 1km from the visitor centre. From here, it’s a 150m walk to the cave entrance.
Contact Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre for information on bus parking.
Facilities
There is a non-flush toilet at Jillabenan carpark and flush toilets next to the Yarrangobilly Visitor Centre.
Carpark
Step-free access
There's step-free access from the carpark to the cave entrance along a 150m-long flat, paved path. The path has a handrail along on one side.
The cave inside is step-free, however wheelchair users will need to use a wheelchair provided by Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre because there are areas in the cave that are too narrow for standard wheelchairs.
The inside of the cave isn't suitable for walking frames, mobility scooters or prams.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
The way to the cave entrance and inside the cave is step-free and mostly flat:
- There's step-free access from the carpark to the cave entrance along a 150m-long flat, paved path. The path has a handrail along on one side.
- The cave inside is step-free, however there are areas in the cave that are too narrow for standard wheelchairs. Please contact Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre and they can provide a specialised wheelchair for your visit.
The inside of the cave isn't suitable for walking frames, mobility scooters or prams.
There is a non-flush toilet in the carpark but it is not accessible or ambulant. People with reduced mobility may require assistance.
Prohibited
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre
- 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day
- 02 6454 9597
- yarrangobilly.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 50 Yarrangobilly Caves Road, Yarrangobilly, NSW 2720
Park info
- in the Yarrangobilly area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
The Yarrangobilly area is open all year. See individual show caves and guided tours for times and prices. Additional tours run during NSW school holidays. Contact Yarrangobilly Caves on (02) 6454 9597 to confirm the tour times for your visit.
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Park entry fees apply in the Yarrangobilly area
$4 per vehicle per day applies at Yarrangobilly Caves for motor vehicles without a Kosciuszko National Park day pass or NPWS All Parks annual pass.
See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
You’ll need to buy a ticket or cave pass from the Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre to visit all Yarrangobilly’s caves.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre
50 Yarrangobilly Caves Road, Yarrangobilly, NSW 2720 - 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day
- 02 6454 9597