Limestone Caves

Located on the southern edge of Kwiambal National Park, near Ashford, Limestone Caves walking track is a great destination for families looking to explore the caves, spot the local bats, and enjoy a picnic.

It is a short and easy 0.6km return walk that takes approximately 5-15 minutes. The caves were once a mining site for bat droppings, a low-grade fertiliser, and today they’re a protected breeding site for the rare large bent-wing bat and eastern horseshoe bat. Fossilised bones of ancient kangaroos and pygmy possums have been found in and around the caves, dating between 30,000 and 2 million years old.

Please limit exploration to the first 50m of the caves as beyond 50m access is restricted, the caves narrow, and the ground is uneven. Also, the bats are easily disturbed, and it’s easy to get lost. For your convenience, there are toilets and a picnic area near the caves' entrance, which make this spot popular with school groups and cave enthusiasts. On the way back to your car, keep an eye out for eastern grey kangaroos and emus. You’ll also see native birds among the cypress pines, including the spiny-cheeked honeyeater and diamond firetail.

After your underground adventure, drive to Macintyre Falls lookout and picnic area for stunning views of a waterfall in the deep granite gorge, and the nearby natural plunge pool. Base yourself at Lemon Tree Flat campground or Kookibitta campground to explore more.

Limestone Caves walking track is on the southern edge of Kwiambal National Park. To get there from Ashford, take